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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee disrupts global markets and shakes Indian IT sector

The unprecedented $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock exchanges reacting cautiously to the policy. The measure, effective September 21, 2025, marks a significant increase from the existing......

ExxonMobil explores selling UK and Belgian chemical plants in $1 billion deal

ExxonMobil is considering selling its chemical plants in the United Kingdom and Belgium as part of a broader strategic shift, reflecting growing challenges for the European chemical industry. According to a report by the Financial Times on September 3, the American energy giant has initiated preliminary......

Gold hits record $3,516 as stocks tumble amid trade fears

The price of gold surged to an unprecedented $3,516 per ounce on Tuesday, propelled by mounting economic uncertainty that drove investors away from equities. The precious metal briefly hit $3,516.31 during Asian trading before settling near $3,508.50, marking a significant milestone in its continued......

US tourism declines by 3 million visitors under Trump’s presidency

The United States has seen a notable decline in international tourism, with over 3 million fewer visitors in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 1.6% drop compared to the same period last year. Experts attribute this downturn to the policies and rhetoric of Donald Trump's administration following......

Apple enforces supplier automation to secure contracts

Apple is now mandating its suppliers to adopt robotic automation or risk losing their manufacturing contracts, marking a significant shift from its previous policy of subsidizing factory upgrades. According to a report by DigiTimes Asia, the tech giant has made automation a prerequisite for securing......

Career experts assess the value of US degrees in Morocco’s job market

Career experts, business leaders, and alumni of American universities convened at Dar America in Casablanca to explore how US higher education translates to professional success in Morocco. The event, titled “Moroccan Voices, American Degrees: Alumni in Action”, was organized by EducationUSA......

Red meat prices stay high in Morocco despite government interventions

Despite Morocco’s efforts to stabilize commodity costs, red meat prices remain elevated across the country. The government’s measures, including suspending Eid Al Adha sacrifices and increasing cattle imports, have had limited success in curbing prices. Current market prices and challenges Beef......

Morocco: Women earn 42% less than men in the private sector

A new report highlights persistent wage inequalities in Morocco, revealing that women in the private sector earn 42.8% less than men—equivalent to three months of unpaid work per year. The national gender pay gap is estimated at 23%, confirming that professional equality remains a major challenge. The......

Global population exposure to wildfires rises 40% in 20 years

A recent study published in the American scientific journal Science reveals that global population exposure to wildfires has increased by 40% over the past two decades. Between 2002 and 2021, forest fires threatened approximately 440 million people worldwide. The study highlights that demographic changes......