Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......

Grammy Awards 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish take top honors

The 68th Grammy Awards marked a historic moment for global music as Bad Bunny became the first artist singing in Spanish to win Album of the Year. His record “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”, deeply rooted in Puerto Rican musical traditions, explores themes of identity, colonial history, and cultural resistance. American rapper......

Moroccans lead beneficiaries of Spain's mass migrant regularization

Spain's government has launched an exceptional regularization process targeting over 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the largest such initiatives in recent years. This move is expected to benefit a substantial number of Moroccans, who form the largest foreign community in the country, both in terms of legal residents and......

Joseph Aoun visits Spain on official trip

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is departing Beirut on Sunday for Spain, where he will begin a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Felipe VI and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. According to the presidency, the meetings in Madrid will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, as well as discussions on regional and......

Spain’s economy outperforms European peers with strong growth in 2025

Spain’s economy recorded robust growth in 2025, clearly outperforming many of its European counterparts, according to preliminary figures released by the National Statistics Institute. The data indicate that economic activity accelerated toward the end of the year, resulting in an estimated annual expansion of 2.8%. Growth gained momentum......

Morocco seen as an essential ally for Spain and the European Union

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has described Morocco as an essential ally for both Spain and the European Union, highlighting its central role in addressing shared regional and global challenges. Speaking to the press after the 15th session of the EU–Morocco Association Council in Brussels, Albares emphasized......

Colombia plane crash kills 15, including lawmaker

A small passenger plane crashed in northeastern Colombia on Wednesday, claiming the lives of all 15 people on board, authorities said. Among the victims were a sitting lawmaker and a candidate for upcoming elections. The Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, operated by state airline Satena and leased from a private company, departed before noon from......

Storm Kristin forces school closures across parts of Spain

Severe weather from Storm Kristin, following Storm Joseph, has led to the suspension of classes in Spain’s regions of Extremadura, Ceuta, and 77 municipalities in Andalusia. Authorities cited heavy rain, gale-force winds, snow at low altitudes, and rough seas as reasons for halting in-person schooling. Spain’s national weather......

Automotive industry: Spanish group Airtificial strengthens its presence in Morocco

The Spanish technology company Airtificial has announced new contracts with international clients in the automotive sector, including a strategic project in Morocco, reflecting the firm’s drive for global expansion and geographic diversification. According to the company, Morocco is a promising market for the automotive industry due......

Europol warns of sophisticated cocaine smuggling routes into Europe

Europol has warned that cocaine trafficking into Europe has reached record levels, with criminal networks increasingly relying on advanced technology and sophisticated concealment techniques. According to a report released Tuesday by the EU police agency, drug gangs are diversifying their routes and methods to avoid detection. Instead of......

Spanish government to approve a migrant regularization decree

The Spanish government is set to approve a decree launching an extraordinary regularization process for migrants already living in the country. The initiative, expected to be validated by the Council of Ministers, stems from a political agreement within the governing coalition and aims to provide legal status to hundreds of thousands of people. The......

Kaja Kallas privately calls Ursula von der Leyen a dictator amid EU power struggles

Tensions at the pinnacle of European Union leadership have intensified, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reportedly labeling Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a "dictator" in private conversations. A Politico report revealed these sharp words from a senior European official, underscoring deepening rifts that surpass......

Suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker seized near Marseille

A tanker suspected of being linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been intercepted by French authorities and placed at the disposal of the French judiciary near the southern port city of Marseille. The vessel, named Grinch, was escorted by the French Navy and anchored in the Gulf of Fos, according to maritime authorities. The......

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