Real Madrid president challenges Barcelona over referee corruption scandal
Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, has reignited the controversy surrounding the Negreira case, accusing Barcelona of compromising the integrity of Spanish football. Speaking at the latest Real Madrid Assembly, Pérez adopted a far more critical tone than a year ago, directly addressing the payments made by Barcelona......
Morocco faces tomato supply challenges ahead of Ramadan
Vegetable growers in southern Morocco are bracing for a tough winter season, as the impact of last summer’s extreme weather conditions becomes evident in current yields. Farmers in the Souss Massa region, one of Morocco's most vital agricultural areas, are witnessing weakened plant resilience and struggling with a shortage of suitable......
Global stock markets rebound as Fed signals rate cut may be near
World equity markets surged at the start of the week as investors welcomed signals from the Federal Reserve that another interest rate cut could arrive as soon as December. Stocks in Asia-Pacific bounced back strongly on Monday after a volatile period, with South Korea’s Kospi advancing 1.13 percent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index......
Foreign campaigns exposed as X reveals fake accounts targeting Morocco
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled a new feature that identifies the country of origin for user accounts. This transparency tool has uncovered a network of foreign-operated accounts targeting Morocco, many of which falsely claim to be based in the country. The feature, launched last Friday, revealed that numerous accounts......
Regragui on Hakimi’s injury: 'He’ll come back stronger than ever'
Morocco’s national team coach, Walid Regragui, has shared his thoughts on Achraf Hakimi’s recent injury, which occurred during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Speaking on the French program Canal Football Club, the coach reflected on the moment and expressed confidence in Hakimi’s......
Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Al Nassr victory with stunning bicycle kick
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a masterclass performance, scoring a spectacular overhead bicycle kick to secure Al Nassr's 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. The 40-year-old Portuguese icon’s extraordinary strike came in the 96th minute on Sunday, thrilling fans at Al Nassr's home ground in Riyadh. Ronaldo celebrated......
Tejas fighter jet crash at Dubai Airshow clouds India’s export ambitions
The crash of India’s homegrown HAL Tejas fighter jet during the Dubai Airshow has dealt a significant blow to the country’s hopes of promoting the aircraft on the global stage. The incident, which occurred during an aerial demonstration in front of international arms buyers, marks a setback for a program that has been in development......
Security forces intercept drone near key gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan
Iraqi Kurdish security forces opened fire on a drone approaching the Khor Mor gas field late Sunday, according to security sources. The incident occurred in the Kurdistan region, where the gas field is one of the largest and most strategically important in Iraq. The drone was intercepted before it could reach the site, with air defense systems......
US and Ukraine demand peace deal that preserves Kyiv’s sovereignty
Washington and Kyiv have emphasized that any agreement to end the ongoing war with Russia must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, following what were described as “constructive” talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European officials. The discussions, which focused on a US-proposed peace plan, led to the drafting......
G20 summit in Johannesburg spotlights Africa’s role in global leadership
For the first time in history, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit convened on African soil, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The two-day event, held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This milestone summit sought to enhance......
China escalates diplomatic and economic tensions with Japan over Taiwan dispute
China has escalated its diplomatic conflict with Japan, bringing the issue to the United Nations and launching a broad campaign of economic retaliation in response to Japanese remarks about Taiwan. The dispute marks a significant intensification in the already delicate relations between Asia’s two largest economies, carrying implications......
Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal police after months of house arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been taken into federal police custody, as confirmed by his lawyer. This development marks the end of his several months in house arrest while appealing a Supreme Court conviction for undermining Brazil's democracy. His attorney, Celso Vilardi, did not disclose the specific reason for this......
Zodiac Killer project offers a thought-provoking exploration of true crime storytelling
British filmmaker Charlie Shackleton’s upcoming film, "Zodiac Killer Project," set for release in 2025, serves as a self-reflective documentary that intricately examines the allure and pitfalls inherent in the true crime genre. Originally intended to adapt a controversial 2012 account by former California Highway Patrol officer......
Alphabet overtakes Microsoft to become world’s third-largest company driven by cloud and AI growth
Alphabet has surged past Microsoft to claim the position of the world’s third-largest company by market capitalization, reaching approximately $3.58 trillion compared to Microsoft’s $3.52 trillion. This milestone marks a significant shift in the tech landscape as Alphabet’s shares have risen about 59% so far in 2025, fueled......
South Africa hosts ambitious G20 summit focused on climate and debt despite US boycott
The 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg marked the first time the gathering was held on African soil, with leaders from 18 of the world's major economies convening despite a US boycott. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, chose not to participate, citing unsubstantiated claims of racial persecution in South Africa, a move broadly......