c219 16:30 Polish and Finnish presidents emphasize US alliance and higher defense spending 16:00 School Holidays: Moroccan motorways prepare for heavy traffic nationwide 15:40 Mercosur Agreement: European parliament refers case to EU court of justice 15:20 Rifaat Al-Assad, uncle of Syria’s ousted president, dies in exile 15:00 Spain: Disinformation campaign falsely links Morocco to Córdoba train crash 14:40 In El Jadida, a pilot nursery paves the way for reintegration through agriculture 14:20 Donald Trump arrives in Switzerland for the Davos Forum 14:00 Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers 13:30 CDG warns public against fake documents and forged account statements 13:00 Erdoğan affirms full support for a united and independent Syria 12:40 Storms suspend Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier 12:20 Morocco adopts higher education law amid rising university tensions 12:00 France confirms participation in 2026 World Cup amid boycott calls 11:40 Spain: One dead and five seriously injured in new train accident 11:20 Indonesia and Malaysia condemn Israel over UNRWA headquarters demolition 11:00 ASELSAN HTRS 100 radar enhances safety at Damascus airport 10:40 Chile: President-elect José Antonio Kast appoints two former Pinochet lawyers to cabinet 10:20 Ahmad Hajjar meets the king of Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties 10:00 China says the UK has a duty to approve its new embassy project in london 09:30 Japan: assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life imprisonment 09:00 North korea could produce up to 20 nuclear weapons per year, according to seoul 08:30 Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s proposed “peace council” on Gaza 08:00 France calls for Nato exercise in Greenland and signals readiness to take part 07:30 Trump warns Iran of severe consequences over alleged assassination threat 07:00 Eleven injured in reported Ukrainian drone strike in Russia 17:20 Eric Schmidt warns Europe about falling behind in the global AI race 16:50 Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos
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Turbulent Winds Disrupt Air Travel Across Morocco

A fierce windstorm swept through Morocco on Friday, unleashing chaos on air travel operations nationwide. The National Airports Office spokesperson reported that adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of 17 flights and the diversion of 16 others to alternative airports. This storm wreaked......

Buckingham Palace Announces King Charles III's Cancer Diagnosis

On February 5th, Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. The palace referred to it as "a form of cancer" without specifying the type. It is known at this stage that it is not prostate cancer, as this was discovered during his treatment for benign prostate......

Digital Defenses: Taylor Swift Fans Rally as Singer Weighs Legal Action Against AI-Generated Image Scandal

A tidal wave of controversy swept across the internet last week when sexually explicit AI-generated images featuring pop icon Taylor Swift surfaced on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. One particular post garnered over 45 million views, 24,000 reposts, and hundreds of thousands of likes......

Boeing 757 Loses Wheel during Takeoff, 184 Passengers Unharmed

This past weekend at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 bound for Bogota experienced a harrowing moment as it unexpectedly lost a front wheel just before taking off. Fortunately, none of the 184 passengers and crew onboard were injured. According to......

Daily Press Review - Thursday, January 18, 2024

Morocco on the Verge of the EU Tax Haven Blacklist Morocco may find itself on the European Union's tax haven blacklist for the first time. The decision will be announced on February 24 during the EU Ecofin Council meeting. This follows Morocco's rejection in June of the OECD agreements on automatic......

Azura Group and Suez Forge Alliance for Organic Waste Valorization in Southern Morocco

In a strategic move towards sustainable waste management, the Azura Group and Suez have joined forces for the valorization of organic waste in the southern regions of Morocco. Recent contracts have been signed between the two entities to operate multiple composting platforms dedicated to processing organic......

Daily Press Review - Monday, January 15, 2024

Les Inspirations Eco Café and Restaurant Owners Take a Stand The café and restaurant sector in the Casablanca-Settat region is going through a challenging period, as indicated by the recent statement from the National Federation of Café and Restaurant Owners in Morocco (FNPCRM):......

Daily Press Review - Saturday, January 13, 2024

LIBÉRATION Moroccans Celebrate the Amazigh New Year for the First Time Liberation extends its wishes to H.M. King Mohammed VI, H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and all members of the Royal Family on the occasion of the Amazigh New Year 2974. This Sunday marks the first celebration of the......

Daily Press Review - Friday, January 12, 2024

LIBERATION Hassan Alaoui: Journalism is a Responsibility Before Being a Freedom Moroccan journalist Hassan Alaoui, co-founder, and editor-in-chief of "Maroc diplomatique," emphasized at the International Union of Francophone Press (UPF) Symposium in Dakar that journalism is "a responsibility......

Winter Storm Unleashes Chaos and Tragedy Across the United States

A relentless winter storm is wreaking havoc across the United States, unleashing heavy rain, snow, and freezing temperatures that have claimed the lives of at least five people and left hundreds of thousands without power. Originating from an arctic cold front surging south from Canada, the National......

Daily Press Review - Thursday, January 11, 2024

L'OPINION: Impact of VAT Reform on Prices of Economy Cars in Morocco The 2024 Finance Law introduces a reform in the Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to so-called "economy" cars. The rate increases from 7% to 10%, raising concerns about its impact on the Moroccan automotive market. The reduced......

Daily Press Review - Wednesday, January 10, 2024

L'OPINION Education: Despite Deputies' Doubts, Benmoussa Promises a Successful Year Persistent doubts surround the effectiveness of the government's approach to salvaging the school year since the resumption of classes. The Minister of Education, Chakib Benmoussa, responded by emphasizing......

Daily Press Review - Tuesday, January 9, 2024

L'OPINION Kénitra / Geophysics - Seismic Challenges at the Heart of an Upcoming Symposium The Faculty of Sciences in Kénitra will host the 9th edition of the Maghreb Applied Geophysics Symposium (CMGA-9) from April 22 to 26, focusing on "Applied Geophysics and Development Challenges......

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