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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......
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 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......
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,......
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......
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......
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......
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......
Starting February 24, BLS Rabat will implement a streamlined process for renewing Schengen visas, introducing a no-appointment system for eligible applicants. This initiative aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance accessibility for visa renewal services. Renewing one-year Schengen visas Holders......
Direct flights between Libya and Italy have officially resumed after a decade-long hiatus, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This development was announced by a Libyan news agency following the first flight's successful landing on Sunday. The inaugural direct flight by an Italian......
Fighting In Donetsk's Siversk town, two civilians lost their lives due to shelling by Russian forces, as reported by the regional governor. Similarly, two more were killed in Kamyanka-Dniprovska, located in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia region, during Ukrainian attacks, according to Moscow-appointed......
On December 19, Italian authorities arrested three individuals—two of whom were minors—in connection with the attempted murder of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in the city of Perugia. The suspects, all nationals of Tunisia, were captured on surveillance footage assaulting the victim in the Fontevivo......
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, significant events unfold across various fronts—military, societal, and geopolitical. Below is an overview of the latest developments as of Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Military Updates - Foreign Fighters in Russia: Approximately 12,000 North Korean......
