Ryanair baggage handler strike to disrupt major Spanish airports from mid-August
Passengers flying with Ryanair from Spain’s main airports may face disruptions as a strike by Azul Handling, the airline’s ground operations subsidiary, is set to begin during the peak summer season. The walkout, called by Spain’s UGT union, highlights grievances over worker sanctions, excessive overtime, and unstable employment......
Greek climber dies after fatal fall in Mont Blanc massif
A Greek mountaineer in his thirties tragically lost his life on Monday, August 4, after falling several hundred meters in the infamous Goûter couloir of the Mont Blanc massif. According to the High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) of Chamonix, the victim was descending alone and without a safety rope when the accident occurred. Technical......
Canada delivers critical aid to Gaza amid plans to recognize Palestinian state
Canada has airdropped over 21,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of an urgent response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the territory. The operation, carried out by the Canadian Armed Forces using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, underscores the country’s growing involvement in addressing Gaza’s dire needs. The......
Two dead, six injured in shooting after Los Angeles music festival
A shooting following a music festival in downtown Los Angeles early Monday morning left two people dead and six others injured, according to local authorities. Details of the incident The shooting occurred in the warehouse district of central Los Angeles after a party linked to the festival. Police spokesperson Norma Eisenman stated that......
Trump establishes Olympics task force to streamline 2028 Los Angeles Games preparations
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing a White House Olympics task force to oversee security, logistics, and other critical preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The initiative is designed to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local governments and streamline operations for the......
Trump fires labor official after weak jobs report, escalates investigations into opponents
President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, following a disappointing July jobs report showing only 73,000 new jobs created. The move, which has sparked criticism from economists and political analysts, comes amid a broader wave of investigations and actions targeting Trump’s......
Morocco’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 12.8% but challenges persist
Morocco’s unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 13.1% during the same period last year, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This marks the first decline after several quarters of rising unemployment, driven largely by job creation in urban areas. Urban job growth......
Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist
Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy rains and mass evacuations The......
Revealed: Morocco’s vital role in Algeria’s fight for independence
French intelligence documents, recently declassified and analyzed, have shed light on Morocco’s profound support for Algeria during its independence struggle. Led by King Mohammed V, Morocco’s involvement extended far beyond diplomatic gestures, providing military, logistical, and humanitarian aid that became a cornerstone of Algeria’s......
Chinese auto supplier Kuntai invests $13.7 million in Moroccan factory for European expansion
Chinese automotive interior materials manufacturer Kuntai has announced plans to establish a $13.7 million production facility in Morocco. The investment, led by its subsidiary Kuntai Hongjing Co Ltd, marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. Integrated production and R&D hub The Moroccan facility......
Two missing after stunt plane plunges into sea off Mallorca
Spanish authorities are continuing their search for two individuals aboard an acrobatic plane that crashed into the sea near Mallorca's northern coast. The incident occurred on Saturday evening off the port of Sóller, following an aerial stunt routine. Eyewitnesses aboard a nearby boat reported seeing the plane go down after performing......
Hunger and violence claim more lives in Gaza as aid remains scarce
At least 40 Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 people seeking aid at distribution sites, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The deadly incidents come amid a dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave, with another five Palestinians succumbing to starvation within the last 24 hours. Aid......
Israel escalates ground operations in southern Syria amid arms trafficking crackdown
Israeli ground forces have intensified their operations in southern Syria, targeting arms trafficking networks near the annexed Golan Heights. The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) announced on Sunday that troops had conducted a nighttime raid, marking one of their most significant ground actions since the overthrow of Syria’s former president......
Morocco’s path to ethical and sustainable cobalt-free batteries
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for ethical and sustainable energy storage solutions has surged. However, the reliance on lithium-ion batteries, which often contain the controversial and expensive material cobalt, presents challenges. Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift, driven......
UK's 1721 recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara reshapes geopolitical stakes
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara dates back to the Treaty of Friendship of 1721, signed in Fez during the reign of King George I. This historic agreement explicitly acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail as the ruler of Morocco, including territories now known as Sahara, marking a centuries-long......