The European Space Agency has successfully placed two satellites into orbit as part of efforts to strengthen Earth observation and improve monitoring of extreme weather events linked to climate change. A European Vega-C rocket launched the Sentinel-3C and FLEX satellites from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana. The two spacecraft were......
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” presenting the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s strategic partnerships beyond its formal membership structure. The proposal was unveiled during her......
Coca-Cola plans to invest as much as $10 billion across its U.S. operations between 2026 and 2030, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding activity across one of the beverage giant’s most important markets. The investment program will cover a range of projects across the United States, including initiatives already announced......
OpenAI is examining new opportunities to expand its presence in Canada, including potential partnerships to develop data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, as the company looks for locations capable of supporting the rapidly growing computing demands of advanced AI systems. George Osborne, OpenAI’s head of international relations,......
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the US Supreme Court after the justices declined to allow his administration to implement new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The dispute has become part of a broader legal battle over the federal government’s role in regulating election......
The economic situation of American households showed mixed but broadly improved indicators in 2025, with median household income reaching a record level while the official poverty rate declined, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Real median household income rose by 2.6% last year to $87,460, marking the highest level......
The Trump administration is signaling a preference for industry-led approaches to artificial intelligence safety, arguing that technology companies are capable of developing their own mechanisms to address the risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said......
South Korea is preparing for a major milestone in its space program as its locally developed Nuri rocket is scheduled to launch 15 satellites during its fifth mission in October, including five spacecraft that will form the first domestic small-satellite constellation. The Korea Aerospace Administration said the launch is planned for October......
Mark Zuckerberg has pushed back against growing calls for a slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that competition, user expectations and legal liability already give technology companies strong incentives to make their systems safer. The Meta chief's position comes as the debate over the pace of AI......
Morocco has spent more than a decade pursuing an ambitious energy transition aimed at making renewable energy a central pillar of economic, social and territorial development. Driven by the strategic vision of King Mohammed VI, the country has increasingly positioned clean energy not only as a tool for reducing emissions, but also as a means......
LVMH has fallen out of Europe’s 10 largest listed companies by market capitalization for the first time since 2017, highlighting the growing pressure on the luxury goods sector as weaker consumer spending weighs on the industry. Shares of the French luxury giant, which owns Louis Vuitton and a broad portfolio of premium brands, dropped......
Meta is preparing to increase its use of internally developed artificial intelligence chips as it seeks to control the rising costs of operating advanced AI systems and improve the efficiency of its data center infrastructure. The company is testing the third generation of its custom AI accelerators, known as MTIA 450 and reportedly codenamed......
Morocco is emerging as an increasingly important player in the global phosphate market as declining Chinese exports raise concerns over the stability of fertilizer supply chains and reinforce the strategic importance of reliable producers. The shift is highlighting Morocco’s position as the holder of the world’s largest known......
Elon Musk has proposed a new approach to artificial intelligence safety that would require major AI developers to test one another’s models before releasing them widely to the public. The idea comes as concerns grow over the risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems and the difficulty of identifying potential vulnerabilities......
Morocco is reportedly considering the South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank as part of a broader effort to modernize its armored forces, with estimates suggesting that the potential requirement could reach as many as 400 units. The reported interest reflects Rabat's growing engagement with South Korea's defense industry and......