European leaders push for stronger voice in Ukraine peace talks
French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, seeking to strengthen Europe’s role in shaping future peace efforts for Ukraine. Macron urged coordination between the United States and Europe, stressing that unity remains essential as diplomatic momentum grows toward a possible......
Ukrainian drone strike hits Grozny tower as Kadyrov promises retaliation
A Ukrainian drone struck one of the towers in the Grozny City complex early Friday, damaging several floors and igniting a fire that was quickly brought under control. The attack, confirmed by Chechen leader Рамзан Кадыров, targeted the heart of Chechnya’s capital, only a short distance from his residence. While......
Languages and knowledge: Exploring linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity
An international colloquium titled "Languages and knowledge: Between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity" took place on November 27–28, 2025, at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The event gathered 57 participants from Morocco, France, Belgium, Tunisia,......
Morocco averts water crisis as Akhannouch highlights critical infrastructure role
Morocco has narrowly avoided a severe water crisis, according to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who revealed that critical infrastructure projects have stabilized the country's water supply, sparing 12 million citizens from drastic shortages. Critical water shortage averted Akhannouch described the recent state of Morocco's water......
Jury explores emerging talent and AI at Marrakech Film Festival
The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) commenced today at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and artists to celebrate global cinema. The festival’s jury, chaired by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, joined a press event to discuss their perspectives on contemporary......
Putin offers to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe amid peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to provide formal written assurances that Russia will not launch any military offensive against European countries, dismissing claims otherwise as "lies" and "complete nonsense." Speaking at a press conference following a Collective Security Treaty Organization......
OpenAI and Google reduce free AI access as infrastructure costs escalate
OpenAI and Google have simultaneously imposed tighter restrictions on free access to their most popular AI tools in response to soaring infrastructure costs. This shift marks a departure from previous periods of subsidized free usage toward encouraging paid subscriptions as demand overwhelms server capacities. OpenAI limited free users of......
Moroccan Sahrawis urge Mauritanian consulate in Laayoune to ease residents’ access
A delegation representing Moroccan Sahrawi tribes recently met with Mauritania’s ambassador to Morocco, Ahmed Ould Bahya, delivering a formal request for the establishment of a Mauritanian consulate in Laayoune. The meeting, which coincided with Mauritania’s 65th independence anniversary, aimed to address the needs of thousands......
Morocco’s global brand: leveraging diplomacy, innovation, and culture for influence
The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Morocco’s unique position to redefine its global identity through innovation, diplomacy, and cultural outreach. A panel discussion titled “Nation Branding: Harnessing the Kingdom’s Strengths to Redefine & Maximize the ‘Moroccan’ Brand” explored how the country......
Africa’s blue economy: Unlocking maritime potential through regional cooperation
The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Africa's vast maritime potential and the pressing need for improved governance, regional collaboration, and technological innovation to harness its blue economy. Held under the theme “From Seas to Sources: Developing Africa’s Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future,” the session......
New fossil shark species discovered in Morocco reveals unique teeth evolution
A team of paleontologists has announced the discovery of a new extinct shark species, Pseudocorax heteroserratus, from Morocco’s phosphate beds. This species, identified by its distinctive teeth, offers new insights into shark evolution during the Cretaceous period. A remarkable find in Morocco’s phosphate beds The discovery......
Trump's migration ban sparks global backlash over "Third World" rhetoric
US President Donald Trump has ignited international controversy with his announcement to indefinitely suspend migration from nations he described as "Third World countries." The policy follows the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington DC by an Afghan national, sparking debates over immigration, national security,......
Morocco explores digital horizons at FAD 2025 in Khouribga
The Festival d’Art Digital (FAD) 2025, hosted in Khouribga, has positioned Morocco at the forefront of global conversations about creativity and technology. Led by director Lahsen El Bouhali, the festival aims to redefine cultural and economic innovation through digital art. El Bouhali, head of educational, artistic, and cultural affairs......
Spanish fears of war with Morocco reveal deep-seated historical and social tensions
A recent Spanish poll highlights growing concerns among citizens about potential armed conflicts, with 42.2% identifying Morocco as a possible adversary. While Russia ranks first, Morocco’s position underscores enduring geopolitical and cultural anxieties between the two nations. Security fears and public opinion According to the CIS......
Morocco’s diplomacy reshapes Africa’s approach to sovereignty and unity
At the ongoing MEDays Forum in Tangier, African diplomats and experts highlighted Morocco’s evolving diplomatic influence in Africa, particularly through the lens of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31. This resolution, which recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, signals a shift in Africa's......