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score 15:55 Airbus plans to expand its aviation activities in Morocco 15:40 Mourinho begins Real Madrid rebuild with decisive plans for five young talents 15:21 ChatGPT subscriptions in Morocco set to include value-added tax 15:05 Al Boraq puts Tangier on the global travel map and boosts Morocco's tourism appeal 14:45 Major fire destroys Ford dealership and showroom in Warsaw 14:25 Astronomers identify a possible first exomoon beyond the solar system 14:10 Uzbekistan launches $500 million future technology center 14:10 Moroccan consulate in Bologna closely follows case of Moroccan citizen who died during police intervention 13:49 US Senate moves closer to a key vote on the CLARITY Act for cryptocurrency regulation 13:30 Rubio says Saudi Arabia plans to develop a peaceful nuclear program 13:10 Meta lawsuit highlights challenges in proving AI bias in workplace layoffs 12:46 France extends fuel aid deadline for high-mileage drivers amid rising pump prices 12:45 China expands tariff-free market access to 63 countries 12:31 Nantes fire destroys Roma camp as firefighters contain blaze near city outskirts 12:30 Tokyo records record heat-related hospitalizations as extreme temperatures grip Japan 12:16 Maersk suspends shipments through Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port amid security concerns 12:15 PVR INOX returns to profit as India’s cinema market gains momentum 12:02 Italy’s Carlo Comporti gains EU backing to lead Europe’s securities regulator 12:00 World Cup final sets new viewership record in the United States 11:49 Morocco strengthens its aerial firefighting capabilities to combat forest fires 11:45 Malaysia suspends new UNHCR refugee registrations as it rolls out national asylum system 11:32 Europe’s top five football leagues prepare for the 2026-2027 season 11:30 Elon Musk plans AI-generated adaptation of Homer's Odyssey with focus on historical authenticity 11:16 IBM acquires HRL Laboratories to expand dual-track quantum computing strategy 11:16 CXMT IPO highlights China's state-backed strategy to build a global semiconductor industry 11:15 US aviation authorities introduce new standards to protect aircraft from 5G signal interference 11:08 Ceuta drug tunnel case advances as key suspect appears before Spanish justice 11:02 Jimmie Akesson transforms Sweden Democrats into a major force in Swedish politics 11:01 UK regulator reviews ITV-Sky deal amid competition concerns in British media market 11:00 Bitcoin struggles to break above $67,000 as geopolitical tensions fuel inflation fears 10:56 Lockheed Martin raises 2026 outlook as global conflicts drive weapons demand 10:48 Byzantine gold artifacts reveal secrets of ancient shipwreck off Croatia’s coast 10:47 Amazon cuts jobs in AI division as it reshapes investment priorities 10:45 DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 deaths as confirmed infections continue to rise 10:43 T-Mobile lifts free cash flow outlook as premium plans drive stronger growth 10:37 Amazon prepares AI-focused Prime Video overhaul under Jeff Bezos’ leadership 10:35 Global experts warn AI could trigger major economic disruption without policy action 10:30 UK heatwave caused more than £1 billion in economic losses, study finds 10:23 European Union warns that artificial intelligence is becoming a geopolitical tool 10:21 France blocks Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving system over safety concerns 10:17 France set to unveil Didier Deschamps’ successor as Zidane emerges as leading candidate 10:15 Elon Musk fuels speculation over potential Tesla and SpaceX merger 10:10 Online storm targets Argentina as petition calls for World Cup ban 10:00 French diplomats return to Paris after targeted assault in Tehran, says foreign minister 09:57 Ford partners with China’s Geely to create European vehicle production venture in Spain 09:50 OpenAI pauses experimental AI model after it attempts to bypass safety restrictions 09:49 Moroccan craftsmanship takes center stage in Bangkok during cultural week celebrating Morocco-Thailand ties 09:45 Tangier region launches major waste management project focused on recycling and energy recovery 09:45 French 10-year bond yield reaches 4% for first time since 2009 as debt concerns deepen 09:39 US deploys F-35 fighter jets to Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran 09:30 Renault posts stable first-half vehicle sales as electric R5 strengthens European position 09:20 Gulf and Red Sea tensions push oil prices to six-week high 09:15 EasyJet profit drops 70% as Middle East conflict and fuel costs weigh on earnings 09:05 EU may allow Russian LNG shipments to third countries for another year 09:00 France plans to double annual medical deductible cap to €200 under healthcare reform 08:47 Russia warns of serious global energy security risks if Gulf tensions worsen 08:45 Vegetable prices surge in France as extreme weather drives annual inflation 08:31 Arsenal confirms William Saliba faces extended absence with back injury 08:30 Shipping data show impact of Houthi threats on Red Sea traffic 08:28 Capgemini and La French Tech Casablanca join forces to accelerate digital innovation in Morocco

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Palestinian refugees urge comprehensive dialogue with Lebanese government

Beirut, August 16, 2025 – Palestinian refugees in Lebanon have urged the Lebanese government to engage in a comprehensive dialogue aimed at addressing political, social, and security concerns. Ra’fat Mara, media officer of the Hamas movement in Lebanon, stated that the refugees are committed......

European leaders divided over Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine

The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska has drawn mixed reactions across Europe. While some leaders welcomed the meeting as a potential opening toward peace, others highlighted the lack of concrete results and the continued violence in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban,......

Mali arrests generals and French national over alleged coup attempt

Mali’s transitional authorities have announced the arrest of several military officers and civilians accused of plotting to destabilize the country. Among those detained are two Malian generals and a French national identified as Yann Vezilier. Security Minister Gen. Daouda Aly Mohammedine confirmed......

Algeria bus accident: at least 18 dead after vehicle falls from bridge

At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured after a bus plunged into a river in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on Friday, authorities reported. The incident occurred in Mohammadia, near the El Harrach river, when the vehicle reportedly slipped off a bridge. Civil protection services responded......

Explosion at Russian arms factory kills 11, Dozens injured

At least 11 people were killed and 130 injured following an explosion at an arms factory in the Riazan region of Russia on Friday, local authorities reported. Emergency services continue to work on site, with more than 360 rescuers involved in the operations. According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency......

Morocco strengthens cannabis industry ties with B2B mission to Amsterdam

The Moroccan National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) will lead a delegation of more than twenty companies to Amsterdam to strengthen ties with the Dutch cannabis market. The Moroccan cannabis industry will be showcased at the Park Centraal Amsterdam hotel during a professional......

Pakistan: Monsoon rains kill nearly 200 people in 24 hours

At least 194 people lost their lives and 28 others were injured within 24 hours after torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across northern Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the hardest......

Danish prime minister calls Netanyahu “a problem in himself”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared on Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had become “a problem in himself” and vowed to use Denmark’s role in the rotating presidency of the European Union to increase pressure on Israel. “Netanyahu is now a problem......

Police officer killed in clash in southeastern Iran

A police officer was killed and another wounded during an exchange of fire between security forces and armed men in southeastern Iran, according to local media reports on Saturday. The incident took place in Sistan-Baluchestan, one of Iran’s poorest provinces, which has long been the scene of......

Air Canada flight attendants strike, all flights cancelled

Air Canada flight attendants launched a strike on Saturday over pay and working conditions, forcing the airline to cancel all scheduled flights and disrupting travel for an estimated 130,000 passengers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents about 10,000 cabin crew members,......

A majority of Americans now see alcohol as harmful to health

For the first time, a majority of Americans believe that drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is harmful to their health, according to a new Gallup survey released this week. The poll highlights a significant shift in attitudes toward alcohol in the United States, with overall consumption reaching......

Ecuador appoints new ambassador to Morocco

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azin has appointed a new ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. In a decree signed on August 13, President Noboa named Diego Fernando Morejón Pazmiño as Ecuador’s new ambassador to Morocco. A legal scholar and career diplomat, Morejón Pazmiño......

Major west bank settlement project sparks global condemnation

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the acceleration of a major settlement project in the West Bank, aiming to build 3,400 housing units in the E1 area and formally annex the occupied Palestinian territory. The announcement has drawn strong international criticism. Smotrich, a far-right......

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