Unitree launches $8,200 humanoid robot globally via AliExpress
Unitree Robotics has begun selling its humanoid robot R1 internationally through AliExpress, offering the full model at about 8,150 dollars including import costs, with free shipping to the United States. A lighter version, the R1 AIR, is priced around 6,800 dollars. Deliveries are expected to start near the end of June, marking one of the......
China aluminum exports set to surge amid Gulf supply disruption
Global buyers are turning to China for aluminum as supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran tighten markets in the Gulf. Analysts cited by Bloomberg expect Chinese exports to rise sharply in the coming months as production outages in the region, which accounts for about 9 percent of global aluminum output, drive prices higher and widen......
Norway gains $5 billion windfall as Iran war reshapes Europe energy
Norway has generated roughly 5 billion dollars in additional revenue since the start of the war in Iran, as disruptions to global energy supply boosted oil prices and demand from Europe. According to The New York Times, the surge reflects Norway’s growing role as a key energy supplier to European markets facing instability. The conflict......
China green tech exports surge as oil shock boosts EV demand
Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are accelerating a global shift toward electric vehicles, driving a sharp increase in exports of clean technologies from China. Analysts say the surge in oil costs is pushing consumers across Asia and other regions to adopt electric mobility faster than expected, positioning China’s EV, battery,......
Gold holds near record as oil slips on US Iran talks hopes
Gold prices hovered near record highs as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices edged lower on expectations that renewed diplomacy could prevent a broader supply crisis. Spot gold traded around 4,850 dollars per ounce early Wednesday, maintaining gains after recent geopolitical......
Moroccan women riders gain global spotlight in tbourida tradition
International attention has turned to Morocco after a photo series on female tbourida riders stood out at the World Press Photo Contest. The project, titled “Farīsāt: daughters of gunpowder,” by Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi, captures women performing the traditional equestrian discipline with rifles raised as they charge......
Marrakech to host global tourism innovation and investment conference
Morocco will stage the second International Conference on Innovation and Tourism Investment on April 24, 2026 in Marrakech. The event is organized by the Ministère du Tourisme, de l’Artisanat et de l’Économie Sociale et Solidaire and the Société Marocaine d’Ingénierie Touristique in partnership......
Casablanca to host industrial transformation Africa summit in 2026
Morocco will host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Africa from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in Casablanca. The event is designed as a major international platform to accelerate industrial development across the continent and connect African industries with global innovation ecosystems. It is led by Hannover Fairs MENA, part......
Mohammed VI tower inaugurated as landmark of Morocco’s modern skyline
The Tour Mohammed VI has been officially inaugurated in Rabat, marking a major milestone in Morocco’s urban and architectural development. The ceremony was led by Moulay Hassan, underscoring the project’s national significance. Rising above the Bouregreg valley and visible across Rabat and Salé, the tower now stands as a......
ReparTrust.com wins Africa insurance trophy for automotive claims innovation
Moroccan insurtech startup ReparTrust.com has been awarded the Innovation prize at the 4th edition of the Trophées de l'Assurance d'Afrique, held on March 31, 2026, in Casablanca. The platform, founded in 2025 by El Mehdi Benslim, was recognized by a high-level jury of specialized journalists, innovation experts, and insurance......
Anthropic draws funding offers valuing AI startup up to $800 billion
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, has received multiple investment proposals from venture capital firms valuing the company at as much as 800 billion dollars, according to Business Insider. The company has not publicly responded to the offers, which would more than double its recent valuation and place......
Oil dips as Iran war accelerates global shift to renewables
The war in Iran, now in its seventh week, has disrupted roughly 20 percent of global oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed energy prices to levels not seen since 2022. Yet the crisis is also accelerating a structural shift toward renewable energy, with analysts saying the transition could reshape global markets for decades.......
France approves unanimous bill to return colonial-era looted art
France has unanimously approved a draft law aimed at accelerating the return of cultural artifacts taken during the colonial period, marking a major step in a process first pledged by Emmanuel Macron nearly a decade ago. The National Assembly backed the measure with 170 votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. The bill will now move......
Trump attacks UK energy policy over North Sea drilling ban
Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy strategy, urging the government to expand oil production in the North Sea and calling its restrictions on new exploration “absolutely crazy.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Europe faces an energy shortage while the UK is failing to exploit what he described......
Freight train derailment in North Bergen shuts Route 3
A freight train derailment in North Bergen, New Jersey, forced the closure of sections of Route 3 and triggered a large emergency response as crews worked to contain a chemical spill. Authorities said between 11 and 13 rail cars operated by CSX derailed near Tonnelle Avenue late Tuesday, with one car leaking ethyl acetate, a flammable industrial......