China eases BHP iron ore curbs after months long trade dispute
China has lifted restrictions on some iron ore purchases from BHP, signaling a shift in a trade dispute that had disrupted global supply chains for months and unsettled commodity markets. A state-backed buyer, China Mineral Resources Group, informed steel producers they could resume bidding on selected BHP cargoes priced in US dollars starting......
Amazon nears Globalstar acquisition to challenge Starlink dominance
Amazon is preparing to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal that could be announced within days, signaling a major escalation in its effort to compete in the low Earth orbit internet market dominated by SpaceX’s Starlink. Discussions between the two companies have advanced in recent weeks. The proposed transaction values......
Oppo launches A6 series with focus on battery life and performance
OPPO has unveiled its new A6 smartphone series in Morocco, introducing four models designed for everyday use with an emphasis on battery life, performance, and smooth operation. The lineup includes A6 8+256GB 5G, A6 6+128GB 4G, A6x 4+128GB 4G, and A6x 4+256GB 4G, targeting users seeking reliable devices across different price segments. The......
Wycon cosmetics enters Morocco with two stores in Casablanca
Chiccorner has launched the Italian beauty brand WYCON Cosmetics in Morocco, opening its first two stores in Casablanca at Morocco Mall and Californie Mall. The move expands the group’s portfolio of international brands and strengthens its position in the country’s growing beauty retail segment. Founded in Italy in 2009, WYCON......
Airlines face lasting fuel pressure as Virgin Atlantic warns on costs
The global aviation sector is confronting sustained disruption as jet fuel prices surge and supply tightens, with Corneel Koster warning that elevated fuel costs are likely to persist. The crisis follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has cut off roughly one fifth of global oil flows. Six weeks into the disruption, airlines are......
Intelligence becomes a key driver of attraction in modern dating
In an environment shaped by curated images and fast content, attraction patterns are shifting toward intellectual connection. Recent studies and dating surveys show that the ability to think clearly, express ideas, and sustain meaningful conversation now ranks among the most desirable traits. Intelligence is no longer a secondary quality.......
Ouarzazate hosts immersive MICE event attracting French decision makers
Morocco hosted the sixth edition of “La Secret Destination,” an experiential event designed for French MICE industry leaders. The concept, developed by The MICE Expert and organized by KTI Voyages in partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme, brought around 100 decision makers to the country’s southern region......
Elon Musk appears on TikTok and Instagram ahead of SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk appears to have expanded his social media presence beyond X to include TikTok and Instagram, in a move that coincides with preparations for a potential public listing of SpaceX. A verified TikTok account under the handle @elonmusk posted its first video on Wednesday, according to reporting by The New York Times. The clip featured......
UK regulators review Anthropic AI model kept out of public release
Anthropic has unveiled a preview of its most advanced model, Claude Mythos, but opted not to release it publicly, prompting scrutiny from UK regulators assessing potential risks. The model was introduced on April 7 as part of Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative involving more than 40 major technology firms, including Amazon Web......
Hackers threaten Rockstar data leak after ransom refusal
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it will release stolen data from Rockstar Games after the company declined to meet ransom demands, setting up a potential leak tied to an April 14 deadline. The breach did not originate from Rockstar’s internal systems. Instead, attackers exploited a third-party service, Anodot, which Rockstar uses......
Gold holds near $4,730 as Heraeus flags downside risks
Gold prices are stabilizing near $4,730 per ounce, but analysts at Heraeus warn that the market may face further consolidation or declines before any sustained rally resumes. In its latest Precious Appraisal report dated March 30, Heraeus said short-term momentum remains bearish for both gold and silver. The firm pointed to the emergence......
Compact CRISPR enzyme advances in vivo gene editing potential
Researchers at University of Texas at Austin have engineered a compact CRISPR enzyme that fits inside viral delivery systems used in gene therapy, marking a step toward practical in vivo genome editing. The work, funded by the National Institutes of Health, was published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. Current CRISPR systems......
Chinese AI solves decade-old math conjecture in 80 hours
A research team at Peking University has developed an artificial intelligence system capable of solving and formally verifying a long-standing mathematical conjecture without human input, completing the task in roughly 80 hours. The system addressed the Anderson conjecture, a problem in commutative algebra introduced in 2014 by Dan Anderson.......
Hungary opposition landslide ends Orbán era despite US backing
US Vice President JD Vance’s high-profile visit to Budapest failed to boost Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who suffered a decisive electoral defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar and his Tisza party. Magyar secured a commanding parliamentary majority, winning 138 of 199 seats with about 54 percent of the vote.......
Musician G. Love loses $420,000 in Bitcoin to fake wallet on Mac App Store
Philadelphia musician Garrett Dutton, known as G. Love, revealed on April 11 via X that he lost 5.92 Bitcoin worth over $420,000 after downloading a fraudulent Ledger wallet app from Apple's Mac App Store. The stolen cryptocurrency represented ten years of savings. The incident occurred while transferring his hardware Ledger setup to a......