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A New Era for Morocco–UK Relations Begins with Landmark Diplomatic ShiftBy F.M.I.E Sources | July 9, 2025 The United Kingdom is setting the stage for a new wave of trade and business collaboration with Morocco, following a major diplomatic breakthrough between the two nations. Earlier this month in Rabat, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced […]

Apple COO Jeff Williams to Retire After 27 Years; Sabih Khan Named SuccessorBy F.M.I.E Sources Key Points: Apple announced Tuesday that Jeff Williams, the company’s Chief Operating Officer and a pivotal figure in its global success, will retire later this year. Williams, who joined Apple in 1998, has been instrumental in building what many call

Meta Reportedly Takes Stake in EssilorLuxottica to Boost AI Wearables PushBy F.M.I.E Sources Key Highlights: Shares of Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica jumped more than 5% on Wednesday following reports that tech giant Meta has taken a minority stake in the company, signaling its expanding ambitions in the AI wearables space. According to F.M.I.E Sources, Meta has

Tesla Loses $68 Billion in Value After Elon Musk Announces Formation of “America Party” F.M.I.E Sources report that Tesla shares plunged nearly 7% on Monday, wiping out over $68 billion in market capitalization, following CEO Elon Musk’s announcement that he plans to launch a new political party. Over the weekend, Musk revealed the party’s name:

Australia Surprises by Holding Interest Rate Steady as RBA Awaits Clearer Inflation Signals F.M.I.E Sources report that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has unexpectedly held its key policy rate steady at 3.85%, stating it needs more time and data before making further monetary policy adjustments. This decision defied widespread expectations. According to a F.M.I.E

Nearly 600 Sign Letter Urging Sequoia Capital to Condemn Partner Shaun Maguire’s Remarks Against Muslim Mayoral Candidate F.M.I.E Sources report that close to 600 individuals—comprising founders, executives, and members of the tech ecosystem—have signed an open letter addressed to leaders at Sequoia Capital. The letter demands that the prestigious venture capital firm publicly denounce what

Why Greece Is One of NATO’s Top Defense Spenders Key Points: ATHENS, Greece — Known for its beaches and tourism, Greece may not immediately strike the world as a defense heavyweight. Yet according to NATO estimates, only four allies — the United States, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia — spent a larger percentage of their GDP

China’s Li Qiang Urges Cooperation on Trade, Warns Against Politicizing Global Commerce Key Points: TIANJIN, China — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for stronger international cooperation on trade, despite rising protectionist measures and geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual “Summer Davos” gathering in Tianjin, Li stressed that economic engagement remains

Switzerland Cuts Rates to 0% Amid Deflation Concerns and Currency Strength Source: F.M.I.E Business Desk The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0%, ushering in a new chapter for the Alpine nation as concerns rise over a possible return to negative interest rates. The move was

F.M.I.E Sources Report: IonQ Acquires UK-Based Quantum Startup Oxford Ionics in $1.1 Billion Deal Key Highlights IonQ is set to acquire U.K.-based quantum computing startup Oxford Ionics in a landmark deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion, marking one of the largest acquisitions in the quantum tech space to date, F.M.I.E Sources has learned. The strategic