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China and Europe set for regular container service through the Northern Sea Route

A new regular container shipping service linking China and Europe through the Northern Sea Route is expected to begin operations this week, marking another step in the development of an alternative maritime corridor between Asia and Europe. According to reports by the Financial Times, Chinese shipping......

Shein moves closer to a Hong Kong listing with valuation of up to $25 billion

Global fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly moving closer to an initial public offering in Hong Kong, potentially marking a major step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in international financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the fashion retailer could be valued......

Demographic shifts redraw the global oil map as India and Africa emerge as key growth markets

The global oil market is entering a period of structural change as demographic trends increasingly influence where energy demand is concentrated. While ageing populations are putting pressure on consumption growth in many advanced economies, younger and rapidly urbanising populations in Asia and Africa......

Tanger Med ranks among the world’s leading container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port has strengthened its position in global maritime trade, ranking sixth worldwide in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), according to the 2026 edition published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking assessed nearly 400 container......

Western Europe records unprecedented temperatures during June and July

Western Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures during June and July, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union. The region recorded an average temperature of 21.62°C over the period, making it the warmest June-July period in the available record. The figure......

Climate scientist warns Yellowstone eruption could disrupt global food supplies

A major eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system could have serious consequences for agriculture and food security worldwide, climate scientist Kristina Dahl has warned. Such an event could damage crops and disrupt food production across several regions, potentially increasing the risk of food shortages. Speaking......

Russia records historic meat consumption as global and Arab dietary trends diverge

Russia recorded its highest-ever level of meat and meat-product consumption in 2025, with average annual consumption reaching 100.7 kilograms per person, according to statistics cited by Russian media. The figure was up from 99.9 kilograms per person in 2024, reflecting continued demand for animal-based......

El Kharja backs Infantino as European criticism of FIFA intensifies

Former Morocco international and FIFA regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Kharja, has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism from several figures within European football. Speaking in an interview with the Moroccan football platform Soccer......

High inflation reshapes investor priorities worldwide

Inflation is no longer viewed simply as a temporary disruption that central banks can quickly eliminate. Across the global economy, persistently elevated prices are increasingly influencing monetary policy, corporate strategies and investment decisions, creating a financial environment that differs significantly......