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A joint Moroccan-American WMD defense exercise unfolded Tuesday at Agadir’s military port as part of the ongoing African Lion 2025, which is being executed under the directives of King Mohammed VI, the Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces. This 21st edition of......

Reliable sources from Ramallah have reported that a diplomatic delegation  including ambassadors, diplomats, and consuls  came under live fire in the city of Jenin. Among those targeted was the Moroccan ambassador to the Palestinian Authority, who fortunately was not harmed. The incident caused......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended his heartfelt congratulations to King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway on the occasion of their country’s national day. In a formal message, the Moroccan monarch conveyed his sincere wishes for health and happiness to the Norwegian sovereigns......

The Spanish Civil Guard has successfully dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking network responsible for moving hashish and cocaine across borders with impressive coordination. This operation, which took place in Malaga and Melilla, led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in a criminal organization......

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......

Amid increasing calls to classify it as a terrorist organization, the Polisario Front is adopting more aggressive tactics, targeting not only Morocco and its southern provinces but also foreign enterprises looking to invest in the region. Key figures within the Polisario leadership, including Mustapha......

Mohamed Choubi, a prominent Moroccan actor, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 62, following a prolonged battle with illness. Artist Latifa Ahrar confirmed to SNRTnews that Choubi passed away in the early hours of that Friday morning at the hospital where he had been receiving......

Frequent flight delays at Morocco’s major airports have raised concerns among travelers in recent months. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has stepped in to clarify the situation, citing factors beyond the airlines' control. During a recent address to the House of Councillors, Transport......

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, the Spanish-born Archbishop of Rabat, is set to join 133 cardinals from across the globe to elect Pope Francis’s successor starting May 7 in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. As anticipation builds, López emphasizes the qualities he seeks......

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued an urgent call for citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent announcements concerning Hajj visas. In a statement released today, the ministry emphasized that participation in Hajj necessitates obtaining a specific visa through the designated online......

A massive power outage across the Iberian Peninsula has led to significant disruptions in various sectors, including air travel. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Monday that some of its flights may be affected due to technical issues linked to the blackout. According to RAM, the disturbances are related......

Un apagón masivo afectó el lunes a grandes zonas de España y Portugal, así como algunas áreas del sur de Francia, causando serias interrupciones en el transporte público, el tráfico y las operaciones aeroportuarias. Las autoridades aún investigan......

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......