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Israel detains activists from 'Madeleine' ship after rejecting deportation

Israeli authorities have detained several activists aboard the "Madeleine," a ship from the Freedom Flotilla intercepted near Gaza, following their refusal to sign deportation documents. Among those who agreed to leave were four activists, including Swedish pro-Palestinian campaigner Greta......

Khaby Lame forced to leave the United States

Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok star, faced a brief detention by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) after overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer was allowed a voluntary departure and has since left the country, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to ICE, the......

Jonathan Anderson takes creative lead at Dior

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed as the overall artistic director of Dior, according to an announcement by LVMH on social media. This move follows the recent exit of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who previously led Dior’s women’s division. Anderson, who......

Morocco's innovative pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Morocco recently unveiled its pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, held in Venice. The event, which runs from May to November, showcases the country's creative and architectural prowess on the global stage. The pavilion is a product of collaboration......

Conclave begins: Cardinals vote for new pope as world awaits white smoke

The conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis commenced today in Vatican City, where 133 cardinals from across the globe have gathered to determine the future leader of the 1.4 billion-member Roman Catholic Church. This pivotal event follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of......

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Pope Francis at solemn funeral

In a poignant tribute, up to 200,000 mourners are expected to fill St. Peter's Square as the world pays its final respects to Pope Francis, who will be laid to rest in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica, in accordance with his wishes. The ceremony commenced with Cardinal Giovanni......

Pope Francis' final journey to St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral

VATICAN CITY, April 23– The body of Pope Francis is scheduled to be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, allowing the faithful to pay their final respects before his funeral. The service is expected to attract world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Pope Francis,......

Spain leads NATO's most ambitious naval exercises of the year

Spain is hosting NATO's most ambitious naval maneuvers, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25, which began on Monday in the Gulf of Cádiz and the southern coast of Andalusia. These operations, which will run until April 4, involve over 4,000 military personnel and 30 ships from nine countries. The exercises......

Italian police arrest Moroccan national over terrorism charges

Police in Italy have apprehended a 46-year-old Moroccan man residing in Brescia on allegations of engaging in activities linked to international terrorism. This action follows a directive from the prosecutor’s office in Perugia and underscores ongoing efforts to combat extremist threats. The investigation,......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......

Moroccans rank second in EU citizenship grants in 2023, losing top spot to Syrians

According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......

Passing of Mohamed Benaïssa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mohamed Benaïssa, former Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Municipality of Asilah, passed away on Friday, February 28, after a prolonged battle with illness. His death marks the end of a distinguished career dedicated to culture, diplomacy, and the development of his hometown. Born......

Greece's rail disaster: A result of longstanding safety failures

An inquiry has determined that the fatal rail disaster in Greece in 2023, which claimed the lives of 57 people, was caused by long-standing safety deficiencies that remain unresolved. The investigation, led by the National Aviation Investigation Agency and Railway Accidents and Transportation Safety......

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