Keywords: Global


The Yen Soars: What Risks for the Dirham and the Moroccan Economy?

A rapid surge in the Japanese currency could trigger a massive unwinding of positions financed in yen and reignite tensions in international markets. While Morocco remains relatively insulated from the mechanics of the "carry trade," it could nonetheless feel the repercussions of a global risk aversion......

Alibaba Raises $10.2 Billion to Accelerate Its AI Strategy

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba takes a significant step in its strategy dedicated to artificial intelligence. The company announced its intention to issue new shares in Hong Kong for a total amount of HKD 80 billion, approximately USD 10.2 billion, to strengthen its technological capabilities in this......

Summer Hits of 2026: From Mauvais Djo to Aya Nakamura, the Songs That Defined the Season

With Afro beats, Latin pop, rap, electro, and K-pop, the summer of 2026 confirmed the diversity of musical tastes among the French public. Some tracks dominated clubs and festivals, while others exploded on social media. From Pilé to Dai Dai, and Sexy Nana, let's revisit the songs that accompanied......

Busan Launches Arctic Route to Bypass Middle Eastern Crisis

The South Korean port of Busan has seen the departure of a ship with a unique destination. The PanStar Acro, a national-flagged container ship, has set sail for Europe via a still marginal maritime corridor: the Arctic route. This initiative, presented as an operational test by South Korean maritime......

Apple pays $17 billion in taxes in Ireland in a single year

Apple paid approximately $17 billion in taxes to the Irish government over the past year, according to recently disclosed financial information, highlighting Ireland’s important role in the technology giant’s international corporate structure. The amount represented nearly 40% of Apple’s......

More than 660 million barrels of oil cross the Strait of Hormuz with US military support

More than 660 million barrels of crude oil have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz aboard commercial tankers since early May, despite continuing security concerns and threats to maritime traffic in one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to U.S. Central Command, American......

US economy accelerates to strongest pace in more than four years

The U.S. economy gained momentum in August, with business activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as stronger demand and improved corporate expectations supported hiring and overall economic growth. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed that the composite Purchasing Managers’......

UK warns of an unusually strong El Niño that could drive record temperatures

The UK Met Office has issued a warning about a potentially exceptional El Niño event developing over the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about its possible impact on global temperatures, weather patterns and agricultural production. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon linked......

Belgium nominates Hans Kluge for WHO director-general

Belgium has officially put forward Hans Kluge as its candidate to become the next director-general of the World Health Organization, launching his campaign to lead the global health agency. Kluge, a Belgian physician aged 57, announced the nomination on Friday, expressing his appreciation for the confidence......