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Lidl to end television advertising in France, citing restrictive rules

Paris, January 2026 – German discount retailer Lidl has announced it will stop advertising on French television, blaming what it describes as an overly restrictive regulatory framework that exposes advertisers to excessive legal risk. The decision comes just months after Lidl was ordered by the......

U.S. shapes robotics response as China leads humanoid production

The Trump administration is exploring an executive order on robotics set for 2026, amid reports of intensifying efforts to counter China's rapid strides in humanoid robot manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has engaged robotics industry leaders and voiced strong commitment to speeding......

Saham paiements acquires part of CMI merchant portfolio

Saham Paiements is set to acquire part of the merchant portfolio of Morocco’s Interbank Monetary Center (CMI), in line with the national initiative to modernize payment services. The move aims to increase competition among payment institutions, encouraging innovation and diversified solutions......

Nations accelerate AI expansion amid rising energy strain and investment risks

Japan has unveiled a five-year plan to invest around 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.34 billion) in a new artificial intelligence venture, positioning itself among global powers seeking control over the technological and economic foundations of AI infrastructure. The initiative, backed by SoftBank and......

Morocco urged to establish strategic grain reserves to bolster food security

Morocco’s Competition Council has issued a stark warning about the nation’s lack of strategic grain reserves, leaving the market vulnerable to shocks caused by droughts, global instability, or geopolitical crises. The Council emphasized that building such reserves is critical to ensuring......

Apple and Google move to ease iPhone and Android switching amid regulatory heat

Apple and Google are preparing a major overhaul of how users move their data between iPhone and Android, embedding a new cross-platform transfer system directly into the initial device setup process. The initiative targets general readers and professionals who follow technology policy, platform regulation,......

International judo restores Russian athletes’ full national honors amid controversy

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has decided to reinstate full national representation for Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flag, anthem, and insignia starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam event from November 28 to 30, 2025. This marks the first Olympic sport federation......

AMD stock falls sharply amid competition fears and rising costs despite strong earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares plunged nearly 23% in November, marking the worst monthly decline since 2022. This sharp selloff occurred despite the chipmaker reporting record third-quarter revenue of $9.25 billion, up 36% year-over-year, and issuing optimistic guidance for the fourth quarter. The......

Alphabet shares reach new record as Google challenges Nvidia’s reign in AI chips

Alphabet  shares climbed to unprecedented heights following reports that Google’s latest AI advancements and chip technology are disrupting Nvidia’s  dominance in the artificial intelligence hardware space. The surge comes amid growing investor enthusiasm fueled by the......