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Washington prepares new sanctions as Moscow weighs peace plan rejection

The United States is preparing new sanctions against Russia’s energy sector in case President Vladimir Putin rejects the latest peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the measures would target a network of vessels and intermediaries involved in transporting Russian......

Morocco ranks 58th in global crypto adoption, with strong usage but weak regulation

Morocco has been ranked 58th in the 2025 World Crypto Rankings, a comprehensive assessment by Bybit and DL Research that evaluates crypto adoption across 79 countries. The study uses 28 indicators and 92 data points to analyze four key areas: user penetration, transactional use, institutional readiness,......

France cuts African development aid as overseas territories gain priority

France’s development agency, AFD, has reduced its budget for Africa to €4 billion ($4.703 billion) in 2025, down from €6 billion ($7.054 billion) in 2024, marking a significant shift in priorities amidst broader cuts to the nation’s aid funding. While AFD managed to maintain overall......

Marsa Maroc expands into European ports with €80 million Spanish deal

Marsa Maroc, a leading African port terminal operator, has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire a 45% stake in Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT), part of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, for €80 million. This move marks a significant expansion of the Moroccan company’s......

Global markets slide as investors retreat from AI-driven stocks

Global markets faced renewed turbulence as a sharp selloff in artificial intelligence-related stocks deepened, erasing billions in market value and triggering a broader rotation away from the technology sector. The downturn, marked by steep losses across Wall Street and major Asian exchanges, underscored......

Oil prices sink as peace hopes in Ukraine stir oversupply fears

Global oil prices have plunged to their lowest level in four years, driven by renewed hopes for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and mounting concerns about a worsening supply glut. Brent crude slipped below 60 dollars a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near 56 dollars, as markets reacted......

Dragoneer attracts $4.3 billion as investors favor established venture funds

San Francisco-based investment firm Dragoneer has successfully raised $4.3 billion for its seventh venture capital fund, exceeding its target within just a few months. The milestone comes at a time when global venture fundraising remains sluggish, underscoring the firm’s appeal among investors......

Kremlin condemns NATO warnings as rhetoric over Ukraine intensifies

The Kremlin has sharply criticized recent warnings by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who urged alliance members to prepare for a potential large-scale confrontation with Russia. Moscow dismissed the remarks as reckless and symptomatic of leaders who, it said, have forgotten the devastation of the......

Russian strike in Odesa port ignites Turkish cargo ship and deepens energy crisis

A Turkish-owned cargo vessel was severely damaged in Ukraine's Chornomorsk port after a Russian missile and drone barrage ignited massive fires across the facility. The attack, which struck on Friday afternoon, targeted a civilian ship transporting food and vehicles, renewing concerns over Moscow's......