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Brent crude rises above $90 as Iran-US standoff keeps Hormuz Strait blocked

Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the absence of progress between Iran and the United States. The latest move pushed the benchmark Brent contract briefly above the $90-a-barrel threshold, highlighting renewed concerns......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Natural disaster losses fall by more than a third to $100 billion in first half of 2026

Economic losses caused by natural disasters fell sharply during the first half of 2026, reaching an estimated $100 billion, according to an initial assessment by Swiss Re. The figure represents a decline of more than one-third compared with the same period in 2025 and stands about 10% below the average......

China dominates humanoid robot market with more than 97% of global shipments

China is rapidly strengthening its position in the global humanoid robotics industry, with Chinese manufacturers accounting for more than 97% of worldwide shipments during the first half of the year, according to research data cited by Bloomberg. Global shipments reached approximately 19,100 units during......

European stocks trade cautiously as uncertainty persists over the Strait of Hormuz

European equity markets opened the week with limited movements as investors continued to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global energy supplies and international trade. Market sentiment remained cautious amid uncertainty over when shipping activity......

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......