Oil prices ease as Iran foreign minister heads to Pakistan talks
Global oil prices pulled back after news that Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Islamabad for a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States. The diplomatic signal interrupted a five day rally driven by severe supply disruptions, offering markets a potential path toward de escalation. Brent crude briefly rose above 107 dollars......
New hamster sized mammal species discovered in 75 million year old fossil
A research team led by University of Washington has identified a new prehistoric mammal species from a 75 million year old fossil discovered in Baja California, Mexico. The finding offers new insight into how small mammals adapted and survived during the final stages of the dinosaur era and beyond. The species, named Cimolodon desosai, lived......
Ukraine expands long range interceptor drone control across vast distances
Ukraine has announced a major advance in drone warfare, stating it can now remotely control interceptor drones over hundreds and even thousands of kilometers. Defense officials described the system as a new form of “light air defense,” enabling operators to guide drones from secure locations far from the battlefield. According......
Meta signs AWS deal to deploy tens of millions of Graviton cores
Meta Platforms has agreed a major infrastructure partnership with Amazon Web Services to deploy tens of millions of Graviton processor cores across its computing systems. The agreement positions Meta among the largest users of AWS custom silicon and reflects a broader shift in the technology sector toward specialized chips designed for artificial......
Scientists use light to create advanced materials at room temperature
Researchers from Institut national de la recherche scientifique and McGill University have developed a photochemical method to produce advanced materials using light instead of heat, offering a lower energy pathway for applications in clean energy and environmental protection. The approach focuses on the synthesis of metal organic frameworks,......
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads to logged out users amid demand surge
OpenAI has begun showing advertisements to logged out users of ChatGPT, extending its ad rollout beyond previously defined limits and responding to strong demand from advertisers. The move was identified by industry observers and marketing partners, as the company has not issued a formal announcement. Earlier plans restricted ads to logged......
Xiaomi opens European R&D hub with former BMW and Porsche engineers
Xiaomi has unveiled a European research and development center as part of its push into the high performance electric vehicle market, recruiting senior engineers and designers from leading German automotive brands. The announcement was made during the opening of Auto China 2026, where the company outlined its ambition to compete directly with......
Macron urges diplomacy on Iran and criticizes US strategy at EU summit
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a diplomatic approach to Iran and rejected Washington’s strategy during a European Union summit, warning that escalating tensions risk destabilizing global markets. Speaking at the gathering in Agia Napa, he said negotiations with Tehran must rely on sustained dialogue rather than military......
Israeli strikes kill nine as Gaza ceasefire shows signs of collapse
Israeli military operations killed at least nine Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2025. Airstrikes in Gaza left four people dead on Wednesday, while Israeli forces shot a 15 year old during a raid in the West Bank. The violence followed another......
China bans dual use exports to European firms over Taiwan arms sales
China has imposed an immediate ban on the export of dual use goods to seven European companies, escalating tensions with the European Union and signaling a broader use of trade controls as a geopolitical tool. The measure targets firms linked to defense and aerospace activities in Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic, which Beijing accuses......
Comediablanca expands to five day festival with global ambitions
The Comediablanca festival has launched its third edition in Casablanca, marking a significant shift in scale and ambition for the Moroccan comedy event. Building on international performances in Paris, Brussels and an upcoming show in Montreal, the festival returns with a broader format and a stronger focus on cultural development. This......
Morocco launches health training program to boost youth employment
A new partnership in Morocco is targeting the gap between job seekers’ skills and the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. The initiative, known as the Promotion of Employment for the Health Sector program, aims to align training with labor market demand and improve job access for young people. The project is implemented by EFE-Maroc......
Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stake to investor consortium led by HOF Capital
Porsche has agreed to sell its holdings in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, marking a major strategic exit from a high-profile automotive partnership. The German carmaker is divesting its 45 percent stake in the Bugatti Rimac joint venture as well as its 20.6 percent share in Rimac Group, as part of a broader......
Samsung workers stage largest protest and threaten major strike
Around 40,000 employees of Samsung Electronics gathered at the company’s semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek, marking the largest protest in the firm’s history. Workers demanded higher bonuses and warned of a prolonged strike that could disrupt global semiconductor supply, particularly for artificial intelligence applications. The......
Iran war triggers supply chain fears beyond covid disruption
The war involving Iran is raising alarm across global supply chains, with companies warning that the disruption could exceed the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. A survey conducted by Allianz Trade across 6,000 firms in 13 countries shows that nearly two thirds expect further supply shocks driven by rising energy and raw material costs. Many......