Moroccan police seize more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin in two operations
Moroccan police carried out two separate anti-drug operations on the night of June 10 and 11, resulting in the seizure of more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin and the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial crime investigation. The first operation took place in the rural area of Selouane, near Nador. Officers intercepted......
Akhannouch pushes Fes-Meknes to lead Morocco health system reform overhaul
The head of government called on the Fes-Meknes region to become a national reference point for Morocco’s ongoing health system reform during the launch of its territorial health group. He presented the initiative as a decisive shift toward regional implementation of a broader national strategy focused on equity, access, and efficiency......
Moroccan lawyers announce nationwide strike over justice reform dispute
Morocco’s legal profession is set for a week-long nationwide strike after a sharp escalation in tensions between lawyers and the Ministry of Justice over proposed reforms to the legal profession. The Association of Moroccan Bar Associations announced the suspension of professional services from June 15 to June 21 following a meeting......
Morocco and UAE deepen cooperation on human rights framework
A memorandum of understanding was signed in Rabat between Morocco’s Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights and the UAE Permanent Committee on Human Rights, marking a new phase in institutional cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was concluded during an official visit by an Emirati delegation on 10 and 11 June,......
Hospitality innovation summit positions Morocco for tourism 2030
The hospitality innovation summit Morocco gathered more than 500 senior decision makers in Rabat on 10 and 11 June. The event focused on the rapid expansion of the country’s hotel sector as Morocco prepares for major international tourism demand linked to 2030. The summit took place at a key moment for Morocco’s tourism strategy.......
Morocco boosts investment appeal through GBB investment summit
Rabat has positioned itself at the center of a renewed push to strengthen Morocco’s appeal to global investors in real estate and tourism. The GBB Investment Summit Morocco brought together developers, hotel operators, financial institutions and strategic partners to explore new opportunities across the country’s fast-evolving......
Morocco enters top five clients of Turkish chemical exports
Turkey’s chemical exports recorded a sharp shift in May 2026, with Morocco rising to fourth place among the sector’s main destinations. The North African country moved ahead in the ranking behind Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, marking a significant change in trade flows. Export volumes to Morocco increased by more than 200......
Third oil tanker fire near oman intensifies gulf crisis
An oil tanker carrying a multinational crew caught fire near the coast of oman on wednesday, adding a new escalation to a series of maritime incidents unfolding in one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors. The vessel, identified as mt jalveer, was operating under the flag of guinea bissau and had 20 indian nationals among......
Two dark matter deficient galaxies discovered in Fornax cluster
Astronomers have identified two unusual galaxies in the Fornax cluster that appear to contain almost no dark matter. The objects, FCC 224 and FCC 240, sit on the outskirts of the cluster at roughly 60 million light years from Earth. Their internal dynamics suggest that their visible stars alone can explain their gravitational behaviour, challenging......
Google claims YouTube terms allow AI music training rights
Google has asked a US federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by independent musicians over the use of copyrighted music to train its AI music model. The company argues that content uploaded to YouTube falls under a broad licensing agreement that authorises reuse by Google and its affiliates. The case centers on whether platform terms of......
Anthropic introduces 30-day data retention policy for Claude Fable 5 model
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, its most advanced AI model aimed at public and enterprise users, alongside a major shift in data governance rules. The company now requires a 30-day retention period for all inputs and outputs processed through the Fable 5 system, marking a significant change from previous zero-retention agreements offered......
Game studio apologizes for AI generated art in Amsterdam demo
Panache Digital Games has issued an apology after confirming that AI generated assets appeared in a playable prologue demo and promotional materials for its upcoming action adventure title set in Amsterdam. The studio acknowledged that early versions of certain visual elements were mistakenly included in the public release following feedback......
Foreign investors pull $26.6 billion from emerging markets in May
Foreign investors withdrew a net 26.6 billion dollars from emerging market portfolios in May, reversing the rebound seen in April and underscoring renewed volatility in global capital flows. Equity sales in Asia drove most of the outflows, outweighing more stable demand in emerging market debt. The shift follows a highly unstable sequence......
OpenAI signals IPO within a year as Altman sets timeline
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told employees that the company expects to go public within about a year. The statement marks the clearest timeline yet for an initial public offering that could rank among the largest in tech history. The move follows a confidential filing of a draft registration statement with US regulators, a required step......
Global warming reaches 1.37°C as 1.5°C limit approaches
A new international assessment shows that human-driven global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025, placing the planet close to the 1.5°C threshold set under international climate agreements. The findings come from a team of more than 70 scientists who tracked key indicators of the global climate system, including greenhouse gas emissions,......