Tsunami alerts issued across Pacific after powerful 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late on Tuesday, July 29, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. The 8.8-magnitude quake, occurring at a depth of 18.2 kilometers and approximately 126 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, marks the strongest seismic activity in the area since......
HM King Mohammed VI calls for unity to end Morocco’s ‘two-speed’ development
In his Throne Day speech commemorating 26 years since his accession to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed Morocco’s pressing need to bridge regional and socioeconomic disparities. Speaking on Tuesday night, the monarch declared that the nation must eliminate inequalities to ensure all citizens benefit equally from economic......
Shifting tides: Morocco and South Africa explore fragile common ground
Last week marked a notable development in Morocco-South Africa relations as Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, visited Rabat. Speaking in his capacity as the leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, Zuma expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict. This statement has reignited debates over......
Morocco’s beer production declines amid legal and economic contradictions
Morocco’s beer production has experienced a notable decline, positioning the country as a modest player in regional and global beer markets. A recent report by BarthHaas, a leading global hops supplier, revealed that Morocco produced 818,000 hectoliters of beer in 2024, a drop from 835,000 hectoliters in 2023. This decline places Morocco......
French scientists urge constitutional council to reject "dangerous" pesticide law
Dozens of scientists, medical experts, and patient advocacy groups have called on France’s Constitutional Council to reject the controversial "Loi Duplomb," describing it as a serious threat to public health. In a public statement published on Tuesday, July 29, the signatories argue that the law, which permits the conditional......
Death toll in Gaza war surpasses 60,000, says Hamas health ministry
The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Tuesday, July 29, that the death toll from the war with Israel has exceeded 60,000 since the conflict began, following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli territory. The ongoing war has also left over 145,000 injured, according to the ministry. Mounting casualties and disputed figures In a......
Saudi envoy calls two-state solution essential to ending Gaza conflict
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance that a two-state solution is the only viable path to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine, rebuild Gaza, and ensure long-term peace in the region. Her remarks came during a high-level conference at the United......
Russian airstrikes kill 19 in southeastern Ukraine as conflict intensifies
At least 19 people were killed in southeastern Ukraine following a series of Russian airstrikes overnight, Ukrainian officials reported on Tuesday. The attacks come as tensions between Moscow and Washington escalate, with U.S. President Donald Trump setting a stricter timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the conflict. Prison......
Shooting in Manhattan office building leaves five dead, including a police officer
A gunman killed four people, including a New York police officer, before taking his own life during a shooting at a Manhattan office building on Monday evening. The attack occurred in Midtown Manhattan at a skyscraper housing major financial firms and the headquarters of the National Football League. Security footage showed the shooter, identified......
Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security
Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister of Environment, Maria de Garca Carvalho,......
Small plane crashes into car in Florida, injuring seven including four children
Seven people were injured on Monday after a small plane collided with a car and crashed into a park in Palm Beach County, Florida. The single-engine aircraft had just taken off from Lantana Airport when it struck several trees and hit the roof of a passing car before coming to rest in a nearby park. The incident occurred at approximately......
Trump administration expands rights for federal employees to express religion at work
The Trump administration has introduced new guidance allowing federal employees to openly express and promote their religious beliefs in the workplace. A memo released by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Monday highlights permissible religious expression, emphasizing the protection of religious freedom under the First Amendment......
Trump appoints Richard Duke Buchan III as new US ambassador to Morocco
US President Donald Trump has officially appointed Richard Duke Buchan III as the next United States ambassador to Morocco, marking a significant move to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two nations. Born in 1963, Buchan brings a......
Hyundai Rotem eyes role in Morocco’s ambitious railway expansion plan
Hyundai Rotem has expressed strong interest in contributing to Morocco’s comprehensive railway expansion under the country’s Rail Plan 2040. Jeong Hoon Kim, Head of Real Solutions at Hyundai Rotem, hailed Morocco's stable business environment and its growing appeal to foreign investors. Speaking ahead of Throne Day, marking......
Morocco unveils new airport identity as part of transformative 2030 strategy
Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has introduced a new visual identity for the country’s airports, marking a significant step in its ambitious "Airports 2030" strategy. The rebranding reflects Morocco’s vision to establish its airports as world-class hubs aligned with economic, tourism, and global sporting......