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France records its hottest summer since climate records began

France has recorded its hottest summer since national climate monitoring began in 1900, according to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, marking another worrying signal of the intensifying effects of climate change across Europe. The summer of 2026 was marked by exceptional heatwaves, severe......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

G20 backs U.S.-led framework for a more flexible approach to AI regulation

G20 countries have reached an agreement on a new framework for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that reflects the United States’ push for a more flexible regulatory approach focused on innovation, investment and technological growth. The agreement was reached during a technology......

Trump says oil flows through Strait of Hormuz have nearly returned to pre-conflict levels

U.S. President Donald Trump has said oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost recovered to the levels recorded before the latest escalation with Iran, pointing to a significant improvement in commercial traffic through the strategically important waterway. In a post on his Truth......

Economic diplomacy becomes Morocco’s strategy to strengthen investment appeal

Economic diplomacy is increasingly becoming a key component of Morocco’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global economy, attract foreign investment and develop new international partnerships. As competition between countries for capital, markets and strategic economic alliances intensifies,......

Casablanca breaks into the world’s top 50 financial centres

Casablanca has strengthened its position on the global financial map after climbing seven places in the latest edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), ranking 49th worldwide with a score of 700 points. The Moroccan city had previously ranked 56th with 703 points. Although its numerical......

El Niño could reach very strong intensity by the end of 2026

The El Niño climate phenomenon is strengthening across the equatorial Pacific and could reach a very strong intensity toward the end of 2026, according to the latest assessment from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The agency also estimates that there is an almost 100% chance that......

Only six vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

Only six commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to preliminary shipping data, highlighting the continued disruption affecting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. Data from shipping intelligence company Kpler, recorded as of 04:05 GMT on Thursday,......

IQOS Makes Its Debut in the Global Top 100 Most Valuable Brands According to Kantar BrandZ 2026

IQOS reaches a new milestone on the international stage. Philip Morris International's (PMI) heated tobacco system is featured for the first time in the Kantar BrandZ 2026 ranking, which lists the 100 brands with the highest value globally. The brand occupies the 74th position in this ranking. This......