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G7 Shows United Support for Ukraine Despite US Withdrawal

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders expressed strong backing for Ukraine on Tuesday, even in the absence of US President Donald Trump, who abruptly left the summit due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. This departure prevented a formal joint declaration pressing Russia to cease hostilities against Ukraine. Ukrainian President......

Morocco and Japan boost rural access to water and agriculture

Over 11,000 residents in Morocco’s rural provinces of Errachidia and Tinghir are benefiting from new development projects funded by Japan. As part of ongoing bilateral cooperation, Japan allocated 1.57 million dirhams to support three Moroccan associations focused on improving drinking water access and agricultural infrastructure. Official......

Trump Leaves G7 Early amid Middle East Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump cut short his participation in the G7 summit held in Canada, departing a day earlier due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a White House announcement on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that Trump had proposed a ceasefire initiative between Israel and Iran. This comes after......

Macron rejects Russian mediation in Israel-Iran conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the idea that Russian President Vladimir Putin could act as a mediator in the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, a role recently proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a visit to Greenland, Macron expressed firm skepticism: “I do not believe that Russia currently......

G7 Leaders Gather in Canada to Navigate Tensions With the U.S

G7 leaders convene in the Canadian Rockies starting Sunday, facing increasing disagreements with the United States over foreign policy and trade. Canada, as the host, aims to prevent any direct confrontations with President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes priorities such as enhancing peace and security, securing critical......

North Korea relaunches warship after failed first attempt, sparking global scrutiny

North Korea has announced the successful relaunch of its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, less than a month after the vessel capsized during its initial launch attempt. State media reported that the ship has been fully repaired, with leader Kim Jong Un personally overseeing Tuesday’s ceremony at Rajin Port in the country's north. The......

Aukus in question as Trump administration signals strategic review

The Trump administration’s decision to reassess the AUKUS agreement has stirred political debate across Australia, though it doesn't necessarily spell the end for the trilateral security pact. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles responded calmly, noting that Canberra had been informed of the review for weeks. He emphasized......

OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud in Unexpected AI Collaboration

OpenAI has decided to utilize Google's cloud services to address its increasing computing demands, according to three sources. This unexpected collaboration highlights a shift in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, as it marks OpenAI's effort to diversify its computing resources beyond Microsoft, its primary supporter. The......

Japan’s ispace suffers another setback with lunar lander crash

Japanese space company ispace has announced that its second unmanned lunar lander, Resilience, likely crashed during its landing attempt on the moon, marking a significant failure two years after its first mission also ended unsuccessfully. Based in Tokyo, ispace aimed to compete with U.S. commercial space firms such as Intuitive Machines......

Australia nears World Cup after dramatic late goal

In front of a packed crowd of 57,226 at Optus Stadium, Australia’s Socceroos struggled against a young and inexperienced Japanese team for much of the match. However, a decisive moment came when Riley McGree delivered a perfect pass to defender Aziz Behich, who struck a powerful shot into the corner, scoring his first international goal......

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum to 50 amid Growing Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them to 50%. This move, announced in a presidential order effective from 12:01 a.m. local time on Tuesday, is presented as a measure to protect national security. According to the White House, although previous tariffs had stabilized domestic......

Morocco's lemon revenues soar to $2.7 million in 2024-2025 season

Morocco generated a revenue of $2.7 million from lemon exports, according to new data from the agriculture-focused outlet East Fruit. The revenues were made between the first half of the 2024-2025 season, during which Morocco exported 6,100 metric tons of lemons, the report detailed. This marks the highest export volume for the October-March......

Strengthening seismic preparedness in Morocco with Japan and UNESCO support

A new seismic monitoring station was officially inaugurated at the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Sabti Dam in Morocco’s Chichaoua Province on Tuesday. This installation is part of a network of 20 stations deployed nationwide, supported through a collaborative project involving UNESCO, the Japanese government, Morocco’s National Center for Scientific......

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