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The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......
Tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília in support of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The demonstrations came days after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes......
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
The U.S. government escalated its pressure on Brazil on Wednesday, announcing new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes while reaffirming plans to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. The measures, widely seen as support for former President Jair Bolsonaro, further......
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......
Nearly 1,200 potential victims of human trafficking have been identified in a large-scale international operation involving law enforcement from 43 countries, Interpol announced on Friday, July 11. The operation led to the arrest of 158 suspects in June and focused on combating sexual exploitation, forced......
A tragic accident in Brazil has claimed the lives of eight people after a hot air balloon caught fire mid-flight. The incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with ballooning, a popular yet potentially dangerous recreational activity. The balloon, which was carrying passengers on what was......
Brazilian authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a planned bombing during a Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro, which drew over two million attendees. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro announced on social media that they had successfully thwarted the attack intended for the free......
Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......
A British journalist, Charlotte Alice Peet, has gone missing in Brazil, sparking calls from the foreign correspondents’ association in the country for a more urgent search. Peet, 32, was last heard from on February 8, when she told a friend she was in São Paulo and planned to head to Rio......
Brazil's federal police have successfully seized one tonne of cocaine at the Port of Itapoa in Santa Catarina. Reports indicate the drugs were destined for Morocco before continuing to Europe. According to CNN Brazil, the cocaine was discovered hidden in a compartment inside a vessel preparing to......
Spanish police and customs officials have successfully intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel near the Canary Islands, seizing a staggering 3.3 tons of cocaine and arresting all 10 crew members aboard. The operation, which occurred on Saturday, uncovered 110 packages of cocaine, each weighing approximately......
Facing an 11% drop in olive oil production due to consecutive droughts, Morocco has taken a significant step to secure its domestic supply by authorizing the import of 10,000 tons of Brazilian olive oil by the end of 2024. This move was warmly welcomed by the Brazilian government as a notable advancement......
