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UN Secretary-General Race Faces Major Setback as All Seven Candidates Draw Permanent Member Opposition

The contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general has encountered a significant obstacle after all seven declared candidates received at least one negative assessment from a permanent member of the Security Council, raising the prospect of new contenders entering the race. The outcome......

IMF says economies integrated into AI supply chains have a competitive advantage

Countries deeply integrated into artificial intelligence supply chains are currently benefiting from a stronger economic position, according to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Speaking at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Georgieva said economies more closely......

IMF raises global economic growth forecast for 2026 as AI investment accelerates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026, citing a recovery in investment linked to artificial intelligence (AI). However, the organisation has warned that rising energy costs and mounting financial risks could limit economies’ ability to......

Morocco records a low hunger level as global food security progress slows

Morocco continues to perform relatively well in the fight against hunger, according to the 2026 Global Hunger Index (GHI). The Kingdom ranks 47th among 122 countries with sufficient data, recording a score of 9.0, which places it in the index’s low-hunger category. Its result is below both the......

AI boom emerges as a major force reshaping the global economy, Fed chair says

Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the most significant forces transforming the US and global economies, according to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Speaking during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Bangkok, Warsh highlighted the technology’s......

Morocco maintains North Africa’s strongest country risk rating, according to Coface

Morocco continues to hold the strongest country risk assessment in North Africa, according to the latest barometer published by credit insurer Coface. Despite a challenging international environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising commodity prices and restrictive monetary policies, the Kingdom......

US considers easing sanctions on oil tankers to expand global shipping capacity

The United States is reportedly considering a plan to return certain oil tankers affected by sanctions to international commercial operations, including vessels linked to Russia. According to the Financial Times, the proposal under discussion by the administration of President Donald Trump could allow......

El Niño and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise concerns over global food security

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, could intensify risks facing global agriculture and food security. The two pressures may reinforce each......

Russian Diesel Shipment Heads Toward Morocco as Fuel Exports Resume

A tanker carrying approximately 40,000 tonnes of Russian low-sulphur diesel is heading toward Morocco after loading its cargo at the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk on Tuesday, October 13, according to shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) cited by Reuters. The vessel’s reported......