Asia pacific diplomats visit morocco jewelry group to boost ties
A delegation of ambassadors from Asia Pacific countries visited the Moroccan jewelry group Oromecanica Rafinity in Casablanca on April 15, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening economic and cultural cooperation. The visit formed part of broader efforts to deepen ties between Morocco and countries across the Asia Pacific region. The delegation......
Morocco reviews women peace and security plan amid persistent gaps
Morocco’s first national action plan on women, peace, and security faces mixed results, according to an April 2026 analysis by Policy Center for the New South. The report, authored by Nouzha Chekrouni, examines progress since the plan’s adoption in 2022 and its extension to 2026, while pointing to structural barriers that limit......
Business Mama starts first cohort in Casablanca to boost women's digital entrepreneurship
Foundever.org and Carerha launched the first Business Mama cohort in Casablanca on April 15, 2026. The program enrolled 30 women seeking to restart careers or launch digital businesses. Two more cohorts will start in Rabat and Tanger by year-end. The initiative targets women facing professional constraints. Participants receive training in......
Zakoura foundation hosts Rabat forum on ai integration in education
The Fondation Zakoura brought together policymakers, researchers, and education professionals in Rabat for an international conference focused on artificial intelligence and its role in education. Held under the high patronage of Mohammed VI, the two day event took place on April 15 and 16, 2026 at the Bouregreg Congress Palace in Salé,......
Warnings grow over gradual erosion of US dollar global dominance
A group of senior policymakers and economists has renewed concerns about the long-term strength of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, pointing to shifting capital flows, policy risks, and weakening global confidence. Janet Yellen, speaking at an investment summit hosted by HSBC in Hong Kong, warned that political......
Mozilla unveils Thunderbolt, a self-hosted AI client for enterprises
Mozilla Foundation, through its subsidiary MZLA Technologies Corporation, has introduced Thunderbolt, an open source AI client designed for organizations that want to run artificial intelligence workloads on their own infrastructure rather than relying on external cloud providers. Thunderbolt acts as a front-end interface that allows employees......
Perplexity launches AI-powered Personal Computer assistant for Mac users
Perplexity AI has begun rolling out Personal Computer, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to integrate directly with macOS and manage local files, native applications, and web activity in real time. The feature is now available to subscribers of its premium Max plan and users previously registered on a waitlist. The product was......
UCD discovery reveals cellular messaging system with therapeutic potential
Researchers at University College Dublin have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which cells package and transmit biological messages, a finding that could reshape targeted drug delivery and gene-based therapies. The study, published in Nature Materials on April 16, describes how certain nanoparticles entering a cell can undergo......
NASA probe reveals unexpected particle behavior during solar explosion
NASA scientists have reported a surprising discovery from the Parker Solar Probe, which observed unusual particle behavior during a solar explosion, offering new insight into how solar storms form. During a close flyby of the Sun in 2022, the probe passed through a magnetic reconnection event, a process in which twisted magnetic field lines......
Study outlines four paths to save Venice from rising seas
A new European study has identified four possible futures for Venice as rising sea levels threaten the historic city, warning that without swift action the UNESCO World Heritage site could be lost within centuries. The research, published in Scientific Reports and led by oceanographer Piero Lionello, presents a framework of “adaptation......
OpenAI unveils GPT-Rosalind to accelerate life sciences research
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Rosalind, a reasoning model designed for life sciences research, marking the company’s first major move into scientific AI tools focused on genomics, drug discovery, and protein engineering. The release came alongside a broad update to its Codex coding agent, which gained more than 90 new plugins announced the......
Pentagon says 13 ships turned back as Iran blockade faces evasion tactics
The United States says its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz has forced 13 vessels to turn back since operations began, even as maritime data suggests the enforcement effort is facing gaps. The operation, led by United States Central Command, has entered its fourth day amid rising tensions in the region. US military......
Oil giants set to gain $234 billion windfall from war driven prices
The world’s largest oil and gas companies, along with major producing states, are on track to generate an additional $234 billion in profits by the end of 2026 if crude prices remain around $100 per barrel. The projection, based on data from Rystad Energy, reflects how the conflict linked to Iran and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz......
Anthropic AI protocol flaw exposes thousands of servers to attacks
A critical vulnerability in an artificial intelligence protocol developed by Anthropic could expose more than 200,000 instances and thousands of publicly accessible servers to cyberattacks, according to findings from security firm OX Security. The flaw affects the Model Context Protocol, an open standard designed to connect AI systems with......
World Bank warns Iran war could push 60 million into hunger
A potential escalation of conflict involving Iran could drive an additional 60 million people into acute food insecurity, according to World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill. The warning comes as global economic shocks from the conflict begin to ripple across energy, agriculture, and trade systems. Gill said around 300 million people are......