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CDG Invest Management, through its Nama Fund I, has made a strategic investment in Plastics & Plating, a subsidiary of the SOYAPAR holding group. The move is part of Morocco’s broader efforts to modernize its industrial infrastructure and enhance technological integration in key sectors, particularly the automotive industry. Plastics......

An international study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) highlights the critical role of farming practices in addressing climate change, emphasizing the potential of plant agriculture and synthetic biology to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The research identifies the reduction of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer as the......

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Norwegian government have taken a decisive step towards establishing an Arctic Space Centre in Tromsø, Norway. This initiative was formalized with the signing of a letter of intent aimed at expanding space-based monitoring, research, and operational capabilities in the Arctic—a region experiencing......

The founding documents that officially established Apple Computer Company in 1976 are set to go under the hammer at Christie's auction house in New York on January 23, 2026. The rare three-page contract, signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, marks the birth of what would evolve into one of the world's most influential......

This holiday season, major U.S. retailers are deploying advanced AI shopping assistants in a decisive effort to capture a growing share of online holiday spending, marking a pivotal change in e-commerce. Amazon’s AI assistant Rufus, already used by 250 million customers, is expected to generate more than $10 billion in additional sales......

The Pentagon has recommended the inclusion of Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., and BYD Co. on the US government's Section 1260H list, which tracks Chinese companies believed to support the Chinese military. This recommendation was communicated to Congress in a letter dated October 7, just weeks before Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping......

Bissau, November 27, 2025 – The outgoing president of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has been detained by the military, who confirmed he is being well treated, amid rising political tensions in the country following the recent presidential and legislative elections. Military officials announced on Wednesday that they were taking......

Paris, November 27, 2025 – French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil a new voluntary military service in the Alps on Thursday, designed to strengthen the armed forces and respond to heightened security concerns, particularly related to Russia. The program will replace the Universal National Service (SNU), launched in 2019 for......

The global landscape for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models is undergoing a significant transformation as Chinese-developed AI models have outpaced their American counterparts in total downloads for the first time. According to a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Hugging Face, Chinese open-source......

Hong Kong, November 27, 2025 – A devastating fire that swept through a residential complex in northern Hong Kong has killed at least 55 people, marking the deadliest fire in the history of the Chinese Special Administrative Region. The fire broke out on Wednesday at around 14:50 local time and quickly spread to seven of the eight buildings......

China’s property market faces fresh doubts as state-backed developer China Vanke seeks bondholder approval to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond due December 15. This request marks the first public extension for Vanke, a household name with projects across China’s major cities. The move has jolted......

The term "les hommes princesses" refers to a growing cultural movement where men openly adopt traits and expressions traditionally associated with femininity, such as vulnerability, attention to appearance, and the use of makeup or feminine clothing. Despite these characteristics, they continue to embrace their masculine identity.......

Dublin, November 27, 2025 – The Irish government has announced a set of new measures aimed at tightening migration and asylum regulations. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan explained that these reforms are designed to better manage population growth and ensure that refugees integrate sustainably into Irish society. Key changes include......