Anthropic valuation nears 900 billion dollars after new funding round
Anthropic is close to finalizing a new funding round of at least 30 billion dollars at a pre-money valuation exceeding 900 billion dollars, a move that would position the artificial intelligence developer behind Claude as the world’s most valuable startup. The deal would surpass the valuation of OpenAI, which reached 852 billion dollars......
Western automakers turn China into EV export hub
Western carmakers are increasingly using factories in China as global export platforms, shipping electric and hybrid vehicles back to Europe and other international markets. The shift reflects a deeper integration between global automotive giants and China’s industrial base, even as European policymakers attempt to reduce exposure to......
AI pioneers warn of ‘vibe slop’ flooding software with faulty code
Engineers behind the open source AI agent system OpenClaw are warning about what they describe as “vibe slop,” a growing wave of low-quality and potentially unsafe code generated by artificial intelligence tools. The concern comes as AI-assisted programming rapidly becomes standard practice across the technology industry, transforming......
Laptop challenges D-Wave claim of quantum computing supremacy
Physicists at the Flatiron Institute and Boston University have shown that a standard classical computer can solve a quantum dynamics problem that D-Wave Quantum previously described as impossible for conventional machines. Their findings challenge D-Wave’s widely publicized claim of quantum supremacy announced in March 2025. The study,......
Orange Maroc expands support for Morocco’s growing esports industry
Orange Maroc strengthened its position in Morocco’s gaming sector during the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 in Rabat through a series of partnerships focused on esports development, digital culture, and youth talent support. The company announced three strategic agreements aimed at expanding opportunities for Moroccan gamers and regional esports......
Morocco manages hajj 2026 with coordinated airport operations
Morocco conducted the outbound phase of Hajj 2026 from May 5 to 21, coordinating across the national airport network. The operation, one of the largest annual mobilizations in the country's air transport sector, ensured Moroccan pilgrims departed for the holy sites with smooth processes, organized flows, and quality services. The effort......
Ancient Laos burial jars reveal centuries of communal funeral rituals
Archaeologists working in northern Laos have uncovered the remains of at least 37 people inside a single massive stone jar, providing the first direct physical evidence that the country’s mysterious megalithic jars served as communal burial sites over multiple generations. The findings, published in the journal Antiquity on May 18, offer......
Morocco tomato exports extend lead over Spain globally
Morocco has strengthened its position in the global fresh tomato trade, maintaining its lead over Spain for a fourth consecutive year in export volumes and widening its advantage in value for a second year. The shift reflects a broader realignment in agricultural competitiveness between the two countries, driven by sustained growth in Moroccan......
Morocco loses native wheat and barley varieties amid biodiversity decline
Morocco has lost nearly 75 percent of its native wheat and barley varieties over the past five decades, marking a sharp erosion of its agricultural biodiversity. The disappearance of these traditional seeds has raised concerns over food security, environmental stability, and the resilience of farming systems facing increasing climate stress. The......
We4She Casablanca 2026 puts women’s economic inclusion at the heart of Morocco’s growth strategy
In Casablanca yesterday, the We4She network gathered business leaders, public officials, institutions, and civil society actors around a single message that has shifted from advocacy to mainstream policy: women’s economic inclusion is no longer a side issue but a core lever of national growth, governance, and competitiveness. Moderated......
Cosumar among companies awarded Made in Morocco label
Morocco has awarded the Made in Morocco label to nearly 80 industrial companies in Casablanca, marking a new step in a national strategy to strengthen domestic production and enhance the global competitiveness of local industry. The certification ceremony was held under the supervision of the Minister of Industry and Trade and brought together......
France’s Eiffage to build Morocco Noor Atlas solar plants
Construction has begun on a major solar energy initiative in Morocco involving four photovoltaic power plants under the Noor Atlas program, marking a new phase in the country’s renewable energy expansion. Eiffage, through its energy systems subsidiary, is responsible for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning......
Mohamed Ezzahaoui takes over Morocco customs, Abdellatif Amrani leads treasury
Mohamed Ezzahaoui has been appointed director general of Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, while Abdellatif Amrani has been confirmed as Treasurer General of the Kingdom following a government council decision. The appointments were formalized under constitutional procedures and mark a leadership reshuffle across......
Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran amid US Iran talks push
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday as part of intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The visit, coordinated with Washington, focuses on securing a framework that could halt ongoing hostilities and open a pathway toward a broader political agreement. The timing reflects......
China restricts rare earth exports to Japan for over four months
China has restricted or significantly delayed exports of heavy rare earth elements and other critical materials to Japan for more than four months, marking one of the most prolonged disruptions in supply between the two countries in recent years. The measures have affected licensing approvals for Japanese companies and created bottlenecks......