Keywords: Energy


Morocco rejects the use of strategic maritime routes as geopolitical bargaining tools

Morocco has called for regional crises to be addressed through dialogue, respect for national sovereignty and peaceful dispute resolution, warning against the use of strategic maritime passages as instruments of political and economic pressure. The position was presented in Baghdad during the 52nd session......

Italy’s inflation reaches a three-year high as energy prices surge

Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.2% in September 2026, up from 3.3% in August, reaching its highest level in three years as energy costs continued to climb, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The latest figures highlight renewed pressure on household budgets......

Morocco’s rising influence reshapes North African geopolitics and challenges Spain’s strategic outlook

Morocco’s growing importance in Washington’s strategic calculations is becoming a significant factor in the evolving balance of power across North Africa and the western Mediterranean. As Rabat expands its international partnerships and strengthens its economic and security ties with major......

US energy secretary says Gulf oil flows have recovered to 80% of pre-war levels

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that oil flows from the Gulf region have recovered to approximately 80% of their pre-war levels. Speaking to Fox News, Wright described the progress in restoring energy supplies amid ongoing concerns about disruptions to regional shipping and their impact on......

US seeks to expand its influence in Central Asia amid competition with Russia and China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan on Sunday at the start of a diplomatic and economic tour of Central Asia and India, as Washington seeks to deepen commercial ties in regions where China and Russia have long maintained significant influence. The visit is intended to strengthen partnerships......

French unrest weighs on the euro and European stock markets

The euro weakened against the US dollar on Monday as violent clashes between police and protesters in several French cities heightened concerns about political and economic stability in Europe. The unrest, which escalated during the weekend, added to uncertainty in financial markets already facing pressure......

Renault’s Moroccan Industrial Advantages Draw Attention as Dacia Seeks Major Cost Cuts in Romania

Morocco’s energy prices, transport infrastructure and government support are emerging as key competitive advantages for Renault, according to Dacia Romania chief Mihai Bordeanu, as the automaker prepares a sweeping cost-reduction plan for its Mioveni factory. The industrial environment in Morocco......

Trump Exempts Russia From New Sanctions, Triggering Backlash From Ukraine and Praise From Moscow

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has exempted Russia from new sanctions предусмотрed under the Graham Act, prompting sharply contrasting reactions from Moscow and Kyiv and raising fresh questions about Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine. The decision,......

Leila Benali Bids Emotional Farewell to Ministry Staff as Chafikha Afilal Takes Over in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco — An emotional handover ceremony at Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development marked the end of Leila Benali’s tenure, as the outgoing minister struggled to hold back tears while saying goodbye to colleagues and staff members she had worked alongside......