Breaking 16:18 Iran authorizes limited Strait of Hormuz transit as tensions persist 16:00 AMD and Arm gain server CPU share as Intel slips 15:49 Streeting resignation triggers Labour leadership challenge against Starmer 15:39 Mediterranean navigation season disrupted by weather and fuel crisis 15:20 Ingredion explores $3.7 billion takeover of Tate & Lyle 15:19 Asteroid 2026 JH2 passes closer than satellites near Earth flyby 14:52 China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 quantum system sets photon record 14:44 Hackers claim sale of Mistral AI source code after supply chain attack 14:31 Meta ad revenue projected to hit $240 billion amid AI spending surge 14:18 Iran says Hormuz Strait remains open under naval coordination rules 13:59 Iran presses BRICS to condemn US and Israeli military campaign 13:47 Study warns compound climate extremes are accelerating beyond forecasts 13:36 Anthropic says Claude now writes most of the company’s code 13:20 Trump and Xi open Beijing summit with new trade council talks 13:19 OpenAI and Anthropic escalate rivalry with free coding AI offers 13:05 Webb telescope identifies earliest known primitive galaxy formation 12:45 Brazil’s Lula removes import tax on low-value online purchases from platforms like shein and temu 12:30 Temporary traffic changes in Casablanca for international marathon event on May 16–17 12:15 India's JSW Steel reports sharp profit surge on strong demand and price recovery 12:00 KNDS explores takeover of Mercedes and Volkswagen plants amid defence expansion push 11:45 Meta and Google fund US children’s groups amid rising concerns over social media risks 11:30 Cisco shares surge on strong revenue outlook and AI-driven restructuring 11:22 Donald Trump describes talks with Xi Jinping as “extremely positive and productive” 11:20 Oil holds above 100 dollars as Trump Xi talks begin in Beijing 11:15 Public service salaries for May to be paid early ahead of Eid al-Adha 11:06 Cerebras set for stock market debut amid global ai investment boom 11:00 Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says 10:58 Tamwilcom launches strategic reform to strengthen support for TPME financing 10:58 Iran says control of Strait of Hormuz could double oil revenue 10:45 Canada webinar highlights investment opportunities in Morocco 10:34 Saudi desert truck convoys reshape global oil trade routes 10:30 Canadian home sales rise slightly in April while prices continue to ease 10:25 Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces mark 70 years of modernization, humanitarian work and strategic growth 10:16 NATO chief proposes 0.25% GDP pledge to fund Ukraine aid 10:15 France recognizes natural disaster status in 221 municipalities after floods and droughts 10:03 Pope Leo decries European military spending as “betrayal” of diplomacy 10:02 Huawei, JAC and Stellantis discuss Maserati electric vehicle venture 10:00 India proposes joint aircraft production with Morocco to boost ufll “Made in Morocco” aviation project 09:45 Ferretti Shareholders face board control battle between KKCG and Weichai 09:39 Volkswagen unveils first electric GTI at Nürburgring anniversary event 09:30 Aviva CEO calls for greater political stability in the United Kingdom 09:24 Apple suppliers surge as iPhone 17 production targets rise 09:15 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces resignation ahead of election 09:05 Al Barid Bank and Al Omrane deepen Morocco housing access partnership 09:00 Ukrainian court seeks pretrial detention for Former Zelensky adviser in corruption investigation 08:47 Morocco’s budget deficit widens as spending outpaces revenue growth 08:45 Taiwan says China represents the main threat to regional stability 08:33 Stellantis strengthens dominance in Morocco utility vehicle market 08:30 Philippine senate prepares impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte 08:15 Ship seized near the United Arab Emirates and reportedly headed toward Iranian waters 08:15 Fast food boom raises health and cultural concerns in Morocco 08:00 UK regulator plans stronger oversight of private credit reporting 07:56 Morocco targets smarter trade through logistics and digital integration 07:45 UK police charge second suspect in former synagogue arson case 07:38 Morocco and Rwanda expand economic cooperation ambitions in Kigali 07:30 China and the United States seek a more stable relationship after Xi-Trump summit 07:20 Morocco and Burkina Faso deepen judicial cooperation framework 07:15 Israel signs new deal to expand F-35 fighter jet range 07:02 Volkswagen deepens Rivian alliance as software venture gains momentum 07:02 Brookfield set to acquire World Freight Company in $1.2 billion logistics deal

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Asian markets fall as Iran rejects us ceasefire proposal

Asian stock markets declined and oil prices rose on Thursday after Iran rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, dimming hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict now entering its fourth week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.3 percent, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.9 percent. Hong......

Oil prices near $100 prompt emergency reserve release and renewable energy push

The fourth week of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent crude oil prices surging past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts roughly 20% of global oil supply. The crisis has intensified calls for a structural......

Global energy crisis deepens as Hormuz disruption enters fourth week

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated into one of the most severe energy crises in decades, cutting off around 20 percent of global oil supply and sending shockwaves through food and industrial supply chains. As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its fourth week, the scale......

Global markets fall sharply as Fed stance and tensions weigh

Global financial markets declined on March 18, 2026, after stronger than expected US producer price data and a cautious Federal Reserve stance reinforced concerns about persistent inflation and slowing growth. Major US stock indices posted significant losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped......

Global energy crisis from Iran war drives shift to renewables

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted global energy markets, prompting governments to accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. After Tehran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply has been......

Hormuz traffic partially resumes as oil prices surge on Gulf attacks

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as renewed Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf reversed a brief decline, with Brent closing above 100 dollars per barrel and US crude gaining nearly 3 percent on the day. The rally comes as the conflict involving the United States and Israel......

Oil prices rebound above $100 as Hormuz concerns persist

Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz erased the previous day’s relief rally, highlighting ongoing disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Brent crude climbed nearly 3 percent to around $103 per barrel, while US benchmark......

BlackRock CEO says Iran conflict could lower energy prices long term

BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink said a military conflict with Iran could ultimately reduce global energy prices over the long term, offering a view that contrasts with the current surge in oil markets. Speaking Wednesday at BlackRock’s US Infrastructure Summit in Washington, Fink argued that......

Iran threatens to block oil flows through strategic Strait of Hormuz

Global oil markets surged into sharp volatility after Iran warned it could halt all oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor that carries about 20 percent of the world’s crude supply. Crude prices briefly climbed above 100 dollars per barrel this week for the......

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