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Immigration to Israel declines sharply in 2025 despite rise in arrivals from Western countries

Immigration to Israel saw a significant decline in 2025, with official figures showing a 24 percent drop compared to the previous year. The Jewish Agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), reported that around 34,530 new immigrants arrived during the year,......

Record $27 billion expiry reshapes crypto options landscape

A record $27 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired in the cryptocurrency market this week, marking one of the largest contract settlements ever recorded on the derivatives exchange Deribit. The event reflected both the growing sophistication of crypto-based financial products and a shifting......

Morocco's business growth continues to accelerate with over 92,000 new registrations

Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, with an impressive tally of 92,232 new businesses registered by the end of October 2025, as reported by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). These numbers reflect the country’s unwavering momentum in the realms......

BNB price under pressure as weak network activity signals possible 15% decline

Binance’s native cryptocurrency, BNB, is facing renewed downward pressure as it approaches a critical support level, raising concerns among traders about a potential deeper correction. The token has lost momentum after a sharp retreat from its December highs, underscoring growing caution in the......

The Great Flood leads Netflix with record 27.9 million views in debut week

South Korean sci-fi thriller The Great Flood has topped Netflix’s global rankings with an unprecedented 27.9 million views in its first week, marking the strongest opening for an international film launched on a Friday since the platform introduced its global viewing metrics. The production......

Nations accelerate AI expansion amid rising energy strain and investment risks

Japan has unveiled a five-year plan to invest around 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.34 billion) in a new artificial intelligence venture, positioning itself among global powers seeking control over the technological and economic foundations of AI infrastructure. The initiative, backed by SoftBank and......

Chinese carmakers expand presence in Morocco with rapid sales growth

Chinese automakers are increasingly establishing themselves in Morocco’s car market, gaining momentum with remarkable sales growth that challenges the dominance of traditional European brands. Over the past year, Chinese manufacturers have moved from being peripheral players to significant competitors......

Precious metals hold near highs as investors await US inflation clues

Gold prices steadied close to their record peak on Thursday, while silver and platinum continued to test fresh highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and central bank decisions that could shape global monetary policy through year-end. Spot gold hovered around 4,334 dollars an ounce, roughly......

Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low......