Morocco advances aquaculture with approval of 300 marine farms
Morocco has authorized 300 marine aquaculture farms, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to develop its blue economy. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the approval following the weekly Government Council meeting, where draft decree No. 2.24.830 was adopted. The decree, presented by the Secretary of State......
Morocco and Japan partner on $420 million irrigation project to boost agriculture
Morocco and Japan have signed a loan agreement worth MAD 3.9 billion ($420.1 million) to finance a hydro-agricultural development project aimed at improving irrigation and agricultural productivity in southeastern Morocco’s Gharb region. The project will cover the construction of main irrigation canals and the reinforcement of existing......
Mexican contestant Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe 2025 amid controversy
Fátima Bosch of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the 74th edition of the beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old emerged victorious after a dramatic month that propelled her into the global spotlight. A victory overshadowed by controversy Bosch became a public favorite after an incident involving......
MG Motor unveils HS Hybrid+ in Morocco, advancing sustainable mobility
MG Motor has officially launched its new HS Hybrid+ model in Morocco, marking a significant advancement in the brand’s automotive offerings. The company’s latest release promises cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors. According to a statement from the manufacturer,......
Casablanca celebrates art and culture at the 9th International Festival "Casa Al Hal"
The city of Casablanca is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the International Festival "Casa Al Hal" from November 27 to 29, 2025, at Place Rachidi in the heart of the city. Organized under the theme "From the spirit of the Green March to the glory of Independence," the festival marks the 50th anniversary of the historic......
Morocco strengthens its economic footprint with the launch of its first chamber of commerce in Italy
The Morocco-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) was officially inaugurated in Rome on Wednesday, marking a milestone in bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations. This new institution aims to foster investment opportunities, promote trade exchanges, and serve as a strategic link between Moroccan and Italian businesses. The dual......
Sudan urges peace cooperation as EU sanctions RSF leader for war crimes
Sudan’s sovereign council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in the war-torn nation. The council expressed gratitude to both countries for their "efforts to stop Sudanese bloodshed" and pledged to engage seriously......
Russia claims capture of Kupiansk; Ukraine disputes reports
Russia announced on Thursday that its forces had taken control of the strategic Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, a claim swiftly rejected by Ukraine’s military. The contradictory statements highlight the ongoing battle for territorial control amid the intensifying conflict in eastern Ukraine. Valery Gerasimov, the chief of Russia’s......
US-backed peace plan proposes territorial concessions and security guarantees for Ukraine
A draft peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine would cede significant eastern territories to Russia and scale back its military size in exchange for security guarantees from Western allies. The 28-point plan, obtained by AFP, also bars Ukraine from NATO membership and denies Kyiv’s request for Western peacekeepers.......
Singapore imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
Singapore has announced financial sanctions and entry bans against four Israeli settlers accused of committing severe acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The city-state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that these actions violated international law and undermined the prospects for a two-state solution. The......
America's opioid crisis: A public health emergency demanding urgent action
America is grappling with an escalating opioid and substance abuse crisis that claims tens of thousands of lives annually. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals over 82,000 fatal overdoses in the latest reporting period, driven primarily by the surge of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far more potent than heroin......
Princess Diana returns to Paris as an eternal icon at Musée Grévin
Twenty-eight years after her tragic passing, Princess Diana symbolically returns to Paris, the city where her destiny was sealed. This week, the Musée Grévin unveiled a new wax figure of "Lady Di," dressed in the iconic black revenge dress. The legendary outfit, emblematic of feminine empowerment and graceful defiance,......
Unseen struggles of women in India’s vibrant markets
Beneath the lively colors and constant motion of India’s bustling markets lies a quieter, more complex story of endurance. Women often at the heart of these economic spaces, shoulder immense pressure as they balance livelihoods and family responsibilities while navigating entrenched inequalities. Across cities and small towns alike,......
G20 billionaires' wealth gains could end global poverty amid inequality and debt crises
Billionaires in the G20 countries earned a staggering $2.2 trillion in 2024, an amount that surpasses the $1.65 trillion needed to lift 3.8 billion people out of poverty worldwide, according to a report by Oxfam released ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The combined wealth......
Ukraine strikes Russian city of Voronezh with US-made ATACMS missiles in significant escalation
Ukraine launched four US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) targeting the Russian city of Voronezh in the country's southwest, marking a key development in its long-range strike capabilities. The attack represents the first confirmed use of ATACMS inside......