Tuesday 14 April 2026 - 15:00
A collection of 160 artworks by leading Mexican artists has triggered a cultural dispute after plans emerged to move it to a new cultural center in northern Spain managed by Banco Santander. The collection includes 18 works by Frida Kahlo. Nearly 400 Mexican cultural figures signed an open letter demanding transparency and opposing what they......
The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s largest oil customer, China is positioned......
BAWAG Group AG has announced an agreement to acquire Irish retail lender Permanent TSB in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion, marking a significant consolidation in the European banking sector. The transaction, worth around 1.62 billion euros, will see BAWAG pay 2.97 euros per share, according to the announcement. The move is aimed......
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......
Futures linked to Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market sentiment improved after reports suggested that diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran could resume......
As the technology industry prepares for Google I/O 2026, Google is gradually unveiling new developments aimed at reshaping its artificial intelligence ecosystem, particularly the way users interact with its assistant tools. One of the most significant updates concerns Gemini, which will now integrate “projects” through a new system......
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......
The French automaker Citroën has selected its industrial site in Kénitra to produce the next generation of its C4 model, expected to be launched around 2029, according to industry reports. The decision reinforces the growing role of Morocco as a key hub in the global automotive supply chain, particularly within the operations......
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......
A federal judge in the United States has rejected the defamation complaint filed by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal, ruling that the claim did not meet the legal threshold of “actual malice” required under American defamation law. The case stems from a July 2025 report by the newspaper alleging that Trump had sent......
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......
The real estate wealth tax in France, known as the Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI), generated 2.3 billion euros in 2025, marking an 8% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the French public finance directorate. The rise in revenue is mainly explained by an increase in the number of taxable......
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......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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