Morocco e commerce growth accelerates as fashion and electronics lead online demand
Morocco's e-commerce industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with revenues projected to reach $1.7 billion in 2025, according to a Concli.com analysis based on Statista’s Digital Market Outlook. This growth reflects the ongoing digital transformation of Moroccan households and the increasing trust placed in online platforms......
Power struggle unsettles Ukraine peace negotiations
The Pentagon has removed the US Army Secretary from high-level Ukraine peace talks, a move that underscores growing divisions within the Trump administration over how to handle the conflict’s endgame. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth relieved Army Secretary Dan Driscoll of his negotiating duties after determining he had exceeded his brief......
Spain approves law granting citizenship to Sahrawis born during the colonial era
The Spanish Congress of Deputies has approved a landmark bill allowing Sahrawis born during Spain’s colonial administration in the Moroccan Sahara to obtain Spanish nationality. The initiative, introduced by the political coalition Sumar, seeks to grant naturalization rights to individuals born in the Southern Provinces before February......
Mexico reaches agreement with the United States to meet water treaty obligations
The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement to settle outstanding water obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty, a critical accord governing the allocation of river water between the two nations. The understanding covers both the current cycle and the previous cycle’s deficit, ensuring water delivery to American farmers, particularly......
Ukraine regains ground in Kupiansk as Russian troops face encirclement
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed key positions around Kupiansk in the northeastern Kharkiv region, surrounding Russian troops in a decisive counteroffensive that challenges Moscow’s recent claims of control over the city. The operation, launched as part of Ukraine’s ongoing effort to stabilize the eastern front, was led by the 2nd......
Russian strike in Odesa port ignites Turkish cargo ship and deepens energy crisis
A Turkish-owned cargo vessel was severely damaged in Ukraine's Chornomorsk port after a Russian missile and drone barrage ignited massive fires across the facility. The attack, which struck on Friday afternoon, targeted a civilian ship transporting food and vehicles, renewing concerns over Moscow's escalating assault on Ukraine's......
World App introduces encrypted chat and crypto banking in major global rollout
The World App, developed by the team behind Worldcoin and co-founded by Sam Altman, has undergone a major transformation, evolving into a multifunctional platform that merges secure communication with financial services. The latest update introduces an encrypted chat service, digital banking features, and cryptocurrency payments, marking a......
Ukraine strikes key Russian refinery in extended drone offensive
A series of Ukrainian drone attacks has hit a major oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border, marking one of the deepest strikes into Russian territory since the start of the conflict. The overnight assault ignited a fire at the Slavneft-YANOS refinery, one of Russia’s five largest oil-processing......
Gamers become Ukraine’s new generation of drone pilots
Young Ukrainians with a passion for video games are emerging as some of the country’s most skilled drone operators, providing a distinctive edge in the ongoing conflict. Instructors at various drone training schools across Ukraine say those who grew up wielding gaming controllers adapt faster to the precision and reflexes required for......
2M unveils special programming for CAN 2025
In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Moroccan media group 2M has announced an extensive programming lineup across its television, radio, and digital platforms. This ambitious initiative aims to celebrate African football while showcasing the continent's cultural diversity. With Morocco hosting the tournament from December......
Zelensky rejects US economic zone plan and presents 20-point counterproposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced a detailed 20-point peace initiative that rejects the United States’ suggestion to establish a “free economic zone” in the Donbas region as part of a broader ceasefire framework. The counterproposal, outlined on Thursday in Kyiv, seeks to reassert Ukraine’s conditions......
Russia and Belarus reaffirm support for Maduro as US pressure intensifies
Russia and Belarus have publicly voiced their support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as Washington escalates its campaign to remove him from power. The show of solidarity underscores deepening geopolitical divisions over Venezuela’s future and signals Moscow and Minsk’s intent to counter US influence in Latin America. Russia......
Nvidia weighs expanding H200 output as China rushes to secure AI chips
Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips after seeing a surge in orders from Chinese technology companies. The U.S. chipmaker informed clients that requests have exceeded its current supply, following Washington’s decision to permit exports of the processors to China under a 25% tariff. Major......
Taiwan stands firm on keeping next-generation chip production at home
Taiwan has reiterated its determination to keep the most advanced semiconductor production within its borders, rejecting mounting calls from the United States to relocate part of its top-tier manufacturing abroad. Officials in Taipei argue that maintaining chip production domestically is essential to preserving the island’s technological......
Trump warns of global conflict as Russia-Ukraine war stalls peace talks
The escalating frustration in Washington over the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has prompted a grave warning from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned that continued hostilities could spiral into a global conflict. Trump expressed alarm over recent casualty figures, noting that 25,000 people—mostly soldiers—were killed last......