Accenture acquires AI startup Morph in $800 million deal
Accenture has agreed to acquire Morph for about $800 million, marking one of the company’s largest individual deals as it accelerates its push into artificial intelligence services. The acquisition forms part of a broader strategy to deploy $5 billion in targeted investments during fiscal year 2026, focusing on high-growth technology......
China rare earth exports to Japan hit nine month low
China’s exports of rare earth magnets and materials to Japan dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level in nine months and underscoring growing strain in a critical global supply chain. The decline follows export restrictions imposed by Beijing earlier this year amid escalating diplomatic tensions linked to Taiwan, disrupting......
Celiac disease in Morocco remains widely undiagnosed and untreated
Celiac disease is emerging as a major public health issue in Morocco, where an estimated 600,000 people may be affected without knowing it. The condition, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, damages the small intestine and can lead to serious complications, including an increased risk of intestinal cancer when left untreated.......
Chanel unveils spring 2026 eyewear campaign with global ambassadors
Chanel opens the spring 2026 season with a new eyewear campaign that positions glasses as a tool of identity rather than a simple accessory. The visual series presents tightly framed portraits that place the gaze at the center of the composition. Shot by Craig McDean, the campaign features Nicole Kidman, G-Dragon, Lily-Rose Depp, Pedro Pascal,......
Blocking mobile internet boosts attention and mental well-being, study finds
A controlled study published in PNAS Nexus reports that cutting off mobile internet access on smartphones for two weeks significantly reduces screen time and improves mental well-being. Conducted on 467 participants, the experiment found that average daily screen use dropped from 314 minutes to 161 minutes. Researchers also observed measurable......
Personalized mRNA vaccines show long-term survival in pancreatic cancer
New research is reshaping expectations for one of the deadliest cancers. Scientists report that personalized mRNA vaccines can trigger sustained immune responses in patients with pancreatic cancer, with some surviving at least six years after treatment. The findings come as advances in immunology and early clinical data converge to suggest......
Inclusive employment forum in Salé targets hiring gap for disabled youth
Salé will host a major employment initiative on May 12, 2026, as Handicap International, also known as Humanité et Inclusion, organizes an inclusive job forum under the banner “Talents sans limites.” The event will take place in Bab Lamrissa and aims to connect job seekers with disabilities to employers ready to recruit......
Fertilizer shortages deepen across Africa and Asia after Hormuz disruption
Global agriculture is facing mounting pressure as fertilizer shortages spread across Africa and South Asia following weeks of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran announced a temporary reopening of the key maritime route on April 17 under a short ceasefire, supply chains remain strained. Delays in shipping and persistent logistical......
SK Hynix begins mass production of AI server memory for Nvidia Vera Rubin
South Korea’s SK Hynix has launched mass production of a new high-capacity memory module designed for next-generation artificial intelligence servers, marking a key step in the buildout of future data center infrastructure. The SOCAMM2 192GB module is tailored for Nvidia’s upcoming Vera Rubin platform, expected to power advanced......
Smart windshield and ADAS drive safety shift in Morocco automotive sector
Casablanca hosted a key industry gathering in April 2026 where advances in vehicle safety systems took center stage. During the Franchise Exhibition Morocco 2026, automotive service provider GlassAuto Express presented its latest developments in advanced driver assistance systems, known as ADAS. The company positioned windshield technology......
Binance targets tenfold user growth as AI reshapes crypto trading
Binance is setting an aggressive expansion target as it seeks to multiply its user base by ten, aiming to reach roughly three billion accounts. The plan was outlined by co chief executive He Yi during a major industry gathering in Hong Kong, where she emphasized the growing convergence between artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.......
Thousands rally in Rabat against Israeli death penalty law
Several thousand demonstrators marched through central Rabat on Sunday to protest a newly adopted Israeli law that sets capital punishment as the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The protest also renewed criticism of Morocco’s normalization of relations with Israel, reflecting sustained......
European gas prices surge as Iran ceasefire nears expiration
Global economic risks are intensifying as energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions persist between the United States and Iran. Seven weeks into the conflict, policymakers and economists warn of mounting stagflation pressures, driven by rising costs, slowing growth, and constrained monetary policy. The latest projections show a fragile......
Bitcoin breaks macro downtrend after surge toward $78,000
Bitcoin has moved above its long-standing macroeconomic downtrend after a decisive daily close on April 18, a shift that some analysts interpret as a potential end to a multi-month bearish cycle. The cryptocurrency climbed from around $74,000 to nearly $78,000 خلال a single session, driven largely by forced liquidations and shifting geopolitical......
Nvidia shifts toward AI, straining long-standing ties with gamers
Nvidia’s relationship with its core gaming audience is under pressure as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence. For the first time in three decades, the chipmaker is not expected to release a new generation of GeForce gaming GPUs in 2026. Analysts point to supply constraints and shifting priorities as key factors behind the......