Moroccan Hass avocado prices fall 20% amid challenging season start
The Moroccan Hass avocado season has begun under challenging conditions, with prices dropping by 20% compared to last year. The decline is attributed to oversupply from Latin American producers and declining demand in Europe, creating fierce competition for Moroccan exporters. Global oversupply pressures Moroccan exports The European market......
Trump discusses Middle East peace with Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting again with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following their first discussion at the White House. The meeting, held privately, marks a historic event as al-Sharaa becomes the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since Syria's independence in 1946. Trump......
Leaked memo exposes accusations of bias at BBC over Gaza and trans issues
A leaked internal memo from Michael Prescott, a former independent standards advisor to the BBC, has revealed alleged systemic editorial failings across multiple topics, intensifying pressure that led to the resignations of the broadcaster’s senior leadership over the weekend. The 19-page document outlines serious concerns about bias......
Zelensky warns Russia is testing NATO with drone incursions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning that Russia is deliberately testing NATO’s resolve through drone incursions into European airspace. Speaking on November 10, Zelensky accused Moscow of interpreting Europe’s cautious responses as a sign of weakness. He described these violations as calculated provocations......
Iran accelerates missile production amid growing tensions with Israel
Iran is reportedly intensifying efforts to produce missiles capable of striking Israel, with a goal of launching a simultaneous barrage of 2,000 missiles in a future conflict. This plan, according to regional officials and analysts cited by The New York Times, marks a significant escalation compared to the 500 missiles fired over 12 days during......
Choiseul Rabat Forum highlights Africa’s leadership in global value creation
Nearly 800 global executives gathered last week at the Choiseul African Business Forum, held at the Rabat Marriott Conference Center in Morocco’s Agdal district. The event, which brought together decision-makers from more than 60 countries, emphasized Africa’s emergence as a key player in global value chains, transitioning from......
Barcelona’s Camp Nou renovation faces €1.87 million in fines over labor violations
Several construction companies involved in the renovation of FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou stadium are facing fines totaling €1.87 million due to widespread labor law violations. The violations were uncovered following 218 investigations into working conditions since the project began in June 2023, according to El Periódico. Widespread......
NSO Group acquired by US investors, appoints Friedman as executive chairman
The Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, known for its controversial Pegasus surveillance software, announced it has been acquired by a consortium of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will serve as the company’s executive chairman. The ownership transition,......
Tickets on sale for Morocco vs Uganda friendly ahead of AFCON 2025
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated friendly match between Morocco and Uganda, set to take place on Tuesday, November 18, at the newly renovated Grand Stadium of Tangier. The organizing committee confirmed that the match will mark the first official game at the venue since the completion of major renovation works, ahead of......
Spain’s search for Franco-era victims revives painful memories and hope for closure
Across Spain, the few remaining children of those executed under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship are in a race against time. With more than 3,300 mass graves still scattered across the country, they hope to recover and identify the remains of their parents through DNA testing before their generation fades away. At 88, María Jesús......
Tesla Cybertruck chief resigns amid plummeting sales
Siddhant Awasthi, the leader of Tesla’s Cybertruck program since its inception, announced his resignation on Sunday evening, marking another high-profile departure from the electric vehicle giant as the futuristic pickup faces a steep decline in sales. A career shaped at Tesla Awasthi, who joined Tesla as an intern eight years ago,......
Durham scientists contribute to NASA’s groundbreaking search for extraterrestrial life
Scientists from Durham University are playing a pivotal role in designing a cutting-edge camera for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), the first telescope specifically created to detect signs of life on distant planets. The announcement, made on November 8, 2025, highlights the UK’s involvement in this historic mission......
Global markets rally as U.S. Senate advances bill to end government shutdown
Global financial markets surged on Monday as investors welcomed progress toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Late Sunday night, the Senate advanced a funding bill that could reopen the government and restore federal operations. Global markets respond positively Asian markets led the rally, with Japan’s Nikkei......
Max Verstappen secures podium in Brazil after dramatic pitlane start
Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable comeback at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing third after Red Bull’s bold decision to breach parc fermé regulations and start from the pitlane. The move proved pivotal in salvaging his championship hopes. Red Bull’s gamble pays off The four-time world champion began the......
Morocco powers past Saudi Arabia to reach Islamic Solidarity Games futsal final
Morocco’s national futsal team secured a spot in the final of the Islamic Solidarity Games after defeating Saudi Arabia 6–3 in a thrilling semi-final held in Riyadh. The match, part of the sixth edition of the Games running until November 21, showcased intense competition between two evenly matched sides. The opening half ended......