Breaking 07:15 Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at LaGuardia airport, traffic disrupted 07:00 Thailand faces deadline to erspond to U.S. Section 301 trade investigation 17:30 ICE agents to be deployed in U.S. airports amid TSA staffing shortages 17:00 Hundreds protest in Damascus against new alcohol restrictions 16:30 Zelenskiy calls on allies to maintain pressure on Russia ahead of US talks 16:15 Cuba says its military is preparing for a possible us invasion amid rising tensions 16:00 ICC prosecutor allegations remain under review despite media report of exoneration 15:30 Dalmatian pelican, one of the heaviest flying birds, sighted in eastern Türkiye 15:00 Iran threatens to fully close the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Washington 14:45 Seven killed in Qatar military helicopter crash including three Turkish nationals 14:43 Team of the Week: Morocco crowned African champion after 50 years… and the surprises continue 14:30 Suspicious death of police officer in Settat leads to detention of young woman 14:15 China signals more balanced trade and greater economic opening after record surplus 13:50 Trump orders deployment of immigration agents to US airports amid funding dispute 13:30 Slovenia limits fuel purchases as shortages hit petrol stations 13:00 Cuba begins recovery after second nationwide power grid collapse in a week 12:45 Paris mayoral candidate Sophia Chikirou briefly breaks electoral silence with social media post 12:30 Central African Republic closes two UN mission bases amid improved security 12:15 Millennium-old Shiva statue restored after being shattered into 10,000 fragments in Cambodia 12:00 France heads to polls in uncertain municipal elections 11:45 Taiwan confirms delayed US F-16s to begin arriving this year 11:30 Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle 11:15 Vietnam's Communist Party wins nearly 97% of assembly seats 11:00 Slovenia votes amid concerns over anti-Romany rhetoric 10:45 12 killed, dozens injured as bus collides with train in southeastern Bangladesh 10:30 UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on Iran deadline 10:15 Turkish journalist arrested over “misleading information” charges 10:00 Japan considers minesweeping in Hormuz if ceasefire is reached 09:45 Iran threatens to target strategic infrastructure after Trump ultimatum 09:30 Socialists battle to hold Paris as France votes in mayoral elections 09:15 Volkswagen CEO urges German carmakers to learn from China’s industrial strategy 09:00 Former FBI director Robert Mueller dies at 81 as Trump reacts 08:45 Helicopter crash in Qatar attributed to technical failure during routine flight 08:30 Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week as energy crisis deepens 08:15 South Korea appoints Shin Hyun-Song as central bank governor to address economic challenges 08:00 Italians begin voting in crucial referendum on judicial reform

Keywords: International finance


French development agency cuts back funding in Africa In 2025

The French Development Agency (AFD) significantly reduced its financial commitments in Africa in 2025, scaling back its interventions on the continent by nearly one third, according to statements made by its management this week. Despite maintaining an overall investment volume comparable to the previous......

Haytham Eissa appointed as EBRD’s head in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Haytham Eissa as its new head in Morocco, succeeding Antoine Salle de Chou. Based in Casablanca, Eissa will oversee the bank’s investments and operations across the country. Commitment to Morocco's......

Tanger Med port invests $500 million to double truck terminal capacity

Tanger Med, Morocco's largest port and a critical logistics hub in the Mediterranean region, has unveiled a $500 million (MAD 5 billion) project to expand its dedicated truck terminal. The initiative aims to double the terminal's capacity, aligning with the surge in Morocco's trade activity,......

Morocco launches WE Finance Code to empower women entrepreneurs

Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......

EBRD invests $25 million in Dislog Group to bolster Moroccan economy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant $25 million equity investment aimed at supporting Dislog Group in Morocco. This strategic financing initiative seeks to fortify the company’s capital structure while advancing its mergers and acquisitions strategy,......

IFC invests $135 million in Holmarcom Finance Company to boost growth

Holmarcom Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have successfully established a strategic partnership, marking IFC's acquisition of an 18.62% minority stake in Holmarcom Finance Company (HFC) for MAD 1.35 billion ($135 million). This collaboration comes on the heels of Holmarcom’s......

African forum on agricultural investment focuses on innovation and long-term growth

Benguerir has emerged as a pivotal location for Africa’s agricultural visionaries this week, hosting the third edition of the African Forum on Investment in Agricultural Value Chains. This event highlights innovation and investment as essential tools for sustainable transformation within the continent's......

TAMWILCOM and Flat6Labs unite to propel Moroccan startups at GITEX Africa 2025

Marrakech — In a significant move to bolster the Moroccan startup ecosystem, funding institution TAMWILCOM has partnered with Flat6Labs, a prominent startup accelerator in the MENA region, during GITEX Africa 2025. This collaboration aims to launch a new acceleration program tailored for innovative......

GITEX Africa 2025: Spotlight on artificial intelligence in Morocco

The third edition of GITEX Africa 2025 is set to take place from April 14 to 16 in Marrakech, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. This year's event promises to be a significant gathering, featuring 1,500 exhibitors and 800 startups, including 200 Moroccan companies supported by the Ministry......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.