King Charles III has reportedly instructed British officials to treat Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as private citizens during their stays in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the arrangements established after the couple stepped back from official royal duties. The clarification was conveyed in a formal letter signed by Lord Binyon, a senior......
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named among the world’s 25 highest-rated central bank governors for 2026 by US financial magazine Global Finance, highlighting Morocco’s monetary authority on the international stage. Jouahri received an A- grade in the magazine’s annual Central Banker Report Cards,......
Morocco ranked 70th out of 89 countries in the first half of 2026 according to an international quality-of-life index, highlighting persistent challenges related to purchasing power, healthcare, housing affordability and pollution. The country recorded an overall score of 112.9 points. The index assesses living conditions through a range......
Global oil demand could decline by around 1.5 million barrels per day in 2026 compared with the previous year, according to Russell Hardy, chief executive of global energy trading company Vitol. Hardy made the forecast during the Asia-Pacific Petroleum Conference in Singapore, as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt crude flows and create......
Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome browser after researchers identified a serious zero-day vulnerability that is reportedly already being exploited by attackers. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-85046, affects Chrome versions running on Windows, macOS and Linux. Google has not disclosed detailed technical information......
Football fans around the world are turning their attention to the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards, with France Football scheduled to unveil the official list of nominees on Tuesday, September 8. The men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist will feature 30 players competing for the prestigious individual award, while the women’s category......
The salinity of the Azov Sea has reached a historic high, according to data from the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, highlighting significant changes in the marine environment over the past two decades. Scientists reported that the average salinity of the sea rose by around 60% between 2007 and 2026, increasing......
A new study has raised concerns about the reliability of artificial intelligence chatbots, finding that repeatedly challenging or pressuring them to accept false information can sometimes increase the likelihood that they will eventually agree with misleading claims. Researchers from the University of Arizona tested seven AI models, including......
Rabat Business School, part of the International University of Rabat, has reached a new milestone in its international development after entering the global top 10 of the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking. The Moroccan business school has continued its rapid rise in the prestigious ranking, moving from 86th place to 54th in 2023,......
Bombardier is emphasizing its contribution to the US economy after President Donald Trump warned the Canadian aerospace manufacturer that it could face restrictions on selling aircraft in the United States unless it shifts more of its manufacturing operations onto American soil. The company said its activities across the country support tens......
Trade between Russia and China continued to expand in the first eight months of 2026, further strengthening Beijing’s position as Moscow’s largest trading partner for the 16th consecutive year. According to Chinese customs data, bilateral trade reached $185.05 billion between January and August, representing a 28.4% increase compared......
Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing the possibility that disruptions to shipping and energy supplies in the Middle East could continue into next year. The investment bank now expects Brent crude to reach $85 a barrel in December 2026, while US West Texas Intermediate is projected at $80. Both forecasts......
The strong electoral performance of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) is fueling debate over the future direction of European politics, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Western media analyses have described the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt as another sign of the growing influence of......
Thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Monday evening to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), following the party’s strong performance in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Police estimated that around 5,000 people gathered near the Brandenburg Gate, while organizers put attendance at approximately 14,000.......
The White House marked Labor Day with a playful social media post featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using a popular SpongeBob SquarePants scene to highlight the number of government responsibilities he has taken on under President Donald Trump. The official White House account on X shared a meme inspired by an episode of the animated......