Breaking 08:33 Venezuela government and opposition reach initial agreements after first round of talks 08:32 Marrakech strengthens its position as Morocco’s leading tourism destination 08:16 Ukraine military aid rebounds in June but faces a longer-term slowdown 08:15 FBI warns of hackers targeting social media accounts to steal private images 08:02 Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua 08:00 Morocco says irregular migration requires shared responsibility with Europe 07:45 Roger Federer faces Bernard Arnault in a tennis match in Sicily 07:30 Zelensky asks US to sell Ukraine at least 5% of its Patriot interceptors 07:15 US lawmakers demand answers over living conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln 07:00 Epstein case: Former model Ebba Karlsson sues French state over alleged “denial of justice” 20:00 Cryptocurrencies regain ground as markets await U.S. inflation data and monitor Strait of Hormuz tensions 19:42 France faces up to €15 billion in losses from severe heatwave 19:25 WHO strengthens partnership with Côte d’Ivoire to support health system transformation 19:10 Huawei prepares to launch the GT 7 Pro smartwatch 19:00 Earthquakes: Japan and Venezuela also hit by major tremors before Colombia 18:48 Iran moves closer to joining the BRICS New Development Bank 18:45 BMJ Public Health retracts disputed study on excess deaths after Covid-19 18:35 Revolut lists ZAMA token across Europe, expanding access to privacy-focused crypto 18:30 Israel vows to keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza 18:16 Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 44 on Lake Kariba 18:15 Gard: Murder investigation opened after woman’s partially burned body found in vineyard 18:02 WAFCON 2026: Cameroon calls for transparency over semifinal ticket allocation 18:00 India warns of serious consequences from any border incident with China 17:45 Pas-de-Calais: Coastal dune fires force evacuation of a campsite housing up to 2,000 people 17:42 U.S. inflation slows slightly in July but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target 17:30 Morocco moves to prevent planned illegal crossings toward Ceuta and Melilla 17:21 U.S. immigration agency plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves 17:15 Trump says US will maintain “total control” of Strait of Hormuz 17:05 OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand growth forecast while raising outlook for 2027 17:00 German rights group files criminal complaint against Meta over AI smart glasses 16:45 Loiret: More than 240 kg of cocaine seized from truck on A10 motorway 16:44 Norway’s sovereign wealth fund posts record $184 billion first-half profit as technology stocks surge 16:30 26 countries condemn executions of protesters in Iran as death sentences mount 16:25 Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal expected specifications and features 16:15 Los Angeles Lakers set for record-breaking ownership change at $12 billion 16:10 Rwanda allocates $16 million in tourism revenue to support communities near protected areas 16:00 Bloctel data leak exposes 3 million phone numbers ahead of shutdown 15:46 Turkey: F-16 fighter jet crashes during training flight, pilot survives 15:45 Italy’s exports rise 9.8% year on year in June 2026 15:30 ECB leans towards approving UniCredit’s Commerzbank takeover bid 15:26 Oil spill from grounded tanker threatens Oman’s coastline as emergency plans are activated 15:15 Guillaume Pley files several defamation complaints amid mounting scrutiny 15:10 How the Kalashnikov became a global symbol of military history and resistance 15:00 Lionel Messi questions his future after the death of his father 14:48 Syria prepares for IAEA visit as talks on nuclear materials move forward 14:45 Air Canada forecasts strong fall travel demand despite rising cost pressures 14:31 Georgina Rodriguez’s wealth comes into focus after marriage to Cristiano Ronaldo 14:30 Sophie Adenot to make history with first spacewalk by a French woman 14:15 Val-d’Oise: Two young men sentenced after Nazi salutes near a synagogue 14:14 Global oil supply faces sharp decline in 2026 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on markets 14:00 French heatwaves could cost up to €15 billion, ecology minister says 13:52 Youth unemployment rises globally as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market 13:47 Christopher Deutsch assumes the role of U.S. Consul General in Casablanca 13:45 France introduces new energy-efficiency incentive for used electric cars 13:34 Iran signals a shift from defensive strategy to a more offensive military doctrine 13:30 Marseille teenager dies after hospital visit following suspected nitrous oxide use 13:16 Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic falls to a weekly low 13:15 Colombia declares three days of national mourning after deadly earthquake 13:00 Extreme weather could cost European agriculture up to €90 billion annually 13:00 EasyJet France cabin crew called to strike over August 15 weekend 12:47 Elon Musk sparks debate with question about the price of buying Britain 12:30 Putin warns Russia will respond to any seizure of its commercial vessels 12:15 North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile toward the sea 12:00 Hakim Ziyech set to continue his journey with Wydad 11:53 Cycling: Nicolas Prodhomme responds to Tadej Pogacar’s Marco Pantani nickname 11:53 Lebanon parliament approves broad amnesty law expected to benefit thousands 11:42 UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity 11:23 NASA debunks false claims that Earth will lose gravity during the 2026 solar eclipse 11:11 Cyber threats intensify in South Africa as stolen cookies expose millions of users 11:06 WHO raises concerns over Trump’s new vaccine recommendations and calls for science-based policy 10:58 Austria dismantles network accused of supplying military equipment to Russia 10:45 UN urges stronger protection for young people in the digital world 10:41 French anti-corruption group files complaint over alleged phantom jobs for Paris-area officials at RATP 10:34 Greece records more than 280 arrests linked to wildfires since January 10:25 Marco Rubio says Trump would reveal evidence of extraterrestrial life 10:15 Pornic wildfire burns 15 hectares on the edge of the town 10:10 Trump leaves door open to national emergency over election security 10:02 Two simultaneous robberies target businesses in France’s Alpes-Maritimes 09:58 Cannes: Saudi princess’s secure residence burglarized in €500,000 luxury theft 09:52 Carrefour recalls onion cream-flavored chips over early rancidity risk 09:48 Morocco ranks among Africa’s leaders in mobile internet performance 09:47 Back-to-school supply sales fall 5% in July despite slightly lower prices 09:35 European Swimming Championships: Grousset, Moluh and Pigrée reach the semifinals 09:32 Morgan Stanley increases its exposure to Morocco as investor confidence grows 09:30 Ukraine war: Putin threatens to seize Western vessels in retaliation 09:25 European Swimming Championships: Maxime Grousset keeps his focus on the final rounds 09:21 Air France to operate Pope Leo XIV’s three flights during his first visit to France 09:16 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez announce their marriage 09:15 Asian markets watch oil climb as Iran-US deadlock keeps Hormuz tensions high 09:07 Google Gemini surpasses one billion monthly users as search integration fuels rapid growth 09:04 Hiroshi Okuda, former Toyota chief and Prius pioneer, dies at 93 09:00 Morocco builds a global platform for industrial investment 08:59 France’s largest seal colony faces growing pressure from summer tourists 08:49 Deux-Sèvres house fire leaves three dead after vegetation blaze 08:45 Microsoft raises Windows licensing costs as computer prices face new pressure 08:44 Rod Stewart cancels upcoming tour dates after heart procedure

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Morocco's parliament engages in OSCE winter session in Vienna

A Moroccan parliamentary delegation participated in the 24th Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), held on February 20-21 in Vienna. This participation aligns with the Moroccan Parliament’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary......

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid concerns of political retaliation

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new director of the FBI in a narrow 51-49 vote, despite strong opposition from Democrats who question his qualifications and fear he may use his position to target political opponents of former President Donald Trump. Republican Senators Susan Collins and......

Swiss government rejects proposal to ease naturalization for foreign residents

The Swiss Federal Council has dismissed a popular initiative aimed at simplifying the naturalization process for foreign residents. The proposal, titled "For a Modern Nationality Law (Democracy Initiative)," was submitted by the group Action Quatre Quarts in November and sought to allow naturalization......

FDA Staff Instructed to Avoid Certain Terms; White House Calls it a Misinterpretation

Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......

Government council discusses market supply, legal reforms, and strategic appointments

The Moroccan government council convened on Thursday, February 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. The session focused on a sectoral presentation, legal reforms, an international agreement, and the appointment of senior officials, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. The......

South Korean president Yoon faces historic criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has become the first sitting head of state in the country to face a criminal trial, marking an unprecedented moment in the nation's political history. The trial, which commenced on Thursday at the Seoul Central District Court, revolves around Yoon's attempt......

Tanger Tech: New Canal Project to Protect Industrial City from Flooding

In late January, the Moroccan government decided to initiate the construction of a canal aimed at safeguarding the "Mohammed VI Industrial City – Tanger Tech" from floods in the Tanger-Assilah prefecture. This industrial project, a collaboration between Morocco and China, was officially......

Trump administration faces backlash for restricting AP reporters' access

The Trump administration has once again barred The Associated Press (AP) from covering a White House event, intensifying an ongoing dispute over the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. On Thursday, the AP reported that one of its journalists was denied entry to a press conference between President Donald......

UN investigates Bangladesh's former government for potential crimes against humanity

The United Nations has accused the former government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, of potentially committing "crimes against humanity" in an effort to maintain power during 2024. The UN's human rights office published a fact-finding report, documenting a systematic......

Musk defends DOGE’s reforms at the White House

Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House to advocate for the extensive federal workforce reductions he is spearheading, despite rising concerns over transparency and accountability. Standing beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old son,......

Time Magazine: Elon Musk Rules the United States

The American magazine Time has portrayed billionaire Elon Musk as the de facto ruler of the United States, featuring him on its February cover sitting in the president’s office. According to the magazine, the rapid developments surrounding Musk’s assertive intervention in Washington signal......

U.S. seizes Venezuelan government plane in the Dominican Republic

The U.S. government has confiscated a second aircraft linked to the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, currently located in the Dominican Republic. During his visit to Santo Domingo as part of a five-nation tour across Latin America, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio observed......

UK government's decision to demolish Grenfell Tower sparks controversy

The UK government has made the decision to demolish Grenfell Tower in London, the site of a deadly fire in 2017 that claimed 72 lives. This decision, confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to survivors and the victims' families, has been met with opposition from some relatives who believe......

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