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Appreciation of the Dirham and Market Trends (January 02-08, 2025)

Between January 02 and 08, 2025, the Moroccan dirham showed a positive trend, appreciating by 1.4% against the euro and 0.6% against the US dollar, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no foreign exchange operations were conducted, as highlighted in BAM's weekly report. As of......

Morocco Showcases Tech Innovation at CES 2025, Strengthens US Economic Ties

Morocco is making a significant impact at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, demonstrating its growing technological capabilities and commitment to international partnerships. The country's presence at the world's premier technology event, running from January 7-10, highlights......

US Withholds Funding to WADA, Demands Reforms

The United States has decided to withhold a payment of $3.6 million in dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for its failure to conduct an independent audit of its operations, according to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). USADA's CEO, Travis Tygart, expressed full support for the decision,......

Missile Launch Amid Diplomatic Talks: North Korea’s Latest Provocation

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......

U.S. faces global criticism over $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza crisis

The United States has drawn significant international outrage following the Biden administration’s informal notification to Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to Israeli forces. The announcement comes in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s term, as his administration participates......

Mike Johnson Secures House Speaker Role After Intense Negotiations

Republican Mike Johnson, representing Louisiana, retained his position as Speaker of the US House of Representatives following a contentious and closely watched vote. The victory, which cements Republican leadership in Congress, comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office later this......

Biden Moves to Block Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of US Steel

President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a move that comes in response to national security concerns. The deal, valued at $14.9 billion, has been a subject of intense scrutiny, with Biden expected to formally announce his decision as......

Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Day 1,041

As the Russia-Ukraine war reaches its 1,041st day, significant developments continue to unfold. Below is an update on the latest events as of Tuesday, December 31: Military Activity On the battlefield, a Ukrainian drone attack targeted the western Russian region of Smolensk, which borders Ukraine.......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......