Japan declares arrival of El Niño as Pacific warms rapidly
Japan has become the first major meteorological authority to officially confirm the arrival of El Niño, following a sharp rise in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The announcement signals a rapid shift in ocean conditions that scientists associate with large-scale disruptions in global weather......
Morgan Stanley flags AI investment surge beyond dot-com peak levels
Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending by major technology companies has reached a scale that now exceeds the intensity seen during the peak of the dot-com era. The investment surge is driven by hyperscalers including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle as they expand data center capacity and computing power to support large-scale......
Gold falls as US Iran conflict shifts rate outlook
Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest level since March 23. The move came even......
Morocco court clarifies rules on home video surveillance use
A ruling from Morocco’s highest court has set clearer boundaries on the use of home surveillance cameras, confirming that residents may install security systems to protect their property and family, provided they do not violate the privacy of others. The decision stems from a civil dispute in Casablanca involving a tenant living on......
Casablanca Settat launches territorial health governance reform initiative
The government has launched a new phase of health system reform in the Casablanca Settat region through the installation of the territorial health group known as GST. The first board meeting of the GST was held in Casablanca and chaired by the head of government. The initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to reorganize the healthcare......
Fifa unveils official world cup 2026 anthem DNA
The FIFA has released the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, titled “DNA”. The track brings together Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE in a cross-genre collaboration designed to represent the global scale of the tournament. The anthem is positioned as a central cultural element of the competition,......
Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025
Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding......
Shell warns of unprecedented global energy crisis from Hormuz blockade
Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Around 10% of......
Mazagan to host PSG Academy summer camp 2026
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort will host the PSG Academy Summer Camp during the summer of 2026 in a new partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Academy Morocco. The program will run across July and August and targets children and teenagers aged five to 17. It will be open to both resort guests and external participants, offering access to structured......
Casablanca marathon partnership targets growth in sports tourism
Casablanca has formalised a new partnership designed to strengthen its position in sports tourism through the development of its international marathon. The agreement brings together the Casablanca-Settat Regional Tourism Council and the Grand Casablanca Runners Association to expand the event’s visibility and economic impact. Both parties......
Morocco and Chile forge new trade partnership at inaugural forum
Morocco and Chile have taken a new step toward strengthening their economic relationship after signing a joint statement at the conclusion of the First Moroccan-Chilean Economic Forum in Sale. The agreement aims to expand bilateral trade and investment while creating a more structured framework for cooperation between businesses and institutions......
2026 World Cup stadiums set stage for historic tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada, marking the largest edition of the tournament ever held. With 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, the competition will span three host countries and bring together some of the most recognized sporting venues in North America. Morocco will......
French baccalaureate exams debut in Dakhla with local center
The French School Odette du Puigaudeau has reached a significant milestone by hosting the French baccalaureate examinations at its Dakhla campus for the first time. The development marks a new stage in the expansion of French education in southern Morocco and allows students to complete one of the most important steps of their academic journey......
Ancient board game discovered in Volubilis medieval bathhouse
Archaeologists have identified the oldest known evidence of the board game tāb, known in parts of North Africa as sīg, following the discovery of a carved game board at the medieval site of Walīla, the Arabic name for Volubilis near Meknes. The find was detailed in a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Libyan Studies and provides......
Erdogan warns Israel actions threaten Turkey after regional escalation
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across the border immediately affects Turkey’s......