Texas floods: how climate change and geography created a deadly disaster
At least 90 people have lost their lives, and over a dozen remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through central Texas during the 4th of July weekend. Rescue efforts continue as more rain is forecasted for the already devastated region. Experts point to a combination of climate factors, geography, and remnants of a tropical......
Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan to redevelop Gaza, supports Palestinian relocation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to transform Gaza into a luxury waterfront development while relocating its Palestinian population. The proposal, which has sparked widespread international criticism, comes amid ongoing cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas,......
Morocco braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms in southern and southeastern regions
Morocco is set to experience soaring temperatures and scattered thunderstorms next week as the Saharan Heat Low intensifies, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. While coastal areas will see calm weather, the southeastern and southern regions are forecast to endure a severe heatwave and unstable conditions. Heatwave to grip......
Casablanca airport expansion: Morocco builds its gateway to the world
Morocco’s ambitions to become a global aviation hub are taking flight as groundwork begins for a new terminal at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. This transformative project, under the National Airports Office’s (ONDA) “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to elevate the airport’s capacity to 35 million......
Morocco’s youth lead sustainable innovation at Enactus festival in Casablanca
Casablanca is set to host the sixth edition of the Sustainable Innovation Fest (SIF), Morocco’s premier event dedicated to social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Organized by Enactus Morocco, the three-day festival will run from July 8–10, bringing together over 145 university clubs, young entrepreneurs, industry......
Liverpool retires Diogo Jota’s No. 20 shirt to honor late forward’s legacy
Liverpool Football Club has announced it will retire Diogo Jota’s iconic No. 20 shirt, marking an unprecedented gesture in the club’s history to honor the Portuguese star’s enduring legacy. A tragic loss Jota, 28, tragically passed away along with his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025.......
Hamid Moudatiir clinches African Glory K1 title with dominant performance in Dakar
Moroccan kickboxer Hamid Moudatiir has claimed the African Glory Championship K1 title after a commanding victory over Ivorian fighter François Mozou at Dakar’s Grand Theatre in Senegal. Representing Morocco alongside fellow fighter Morad Laroussi, Moudatiir showcased his exceptional skills to secure the coveted belt. A masterclass......
Morocco prioritizes health reform as a cornerstone of socio-economic growth
Morocco’s government has positioned the overhaul of its national health system as a central pillar in the country’s socio-economic transformation strategy. Speaking during a plenary session in the House of Representatives, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch emphasized that health reform is not a mere technical adjustment but a......
Wydad plans major squad overhaul with 21 player exits
Wydad Athletic Club has announced plans to offload 21 players in a significant squad reshuffle ahead of the 2025–26 season. This decision follows a disappointing campaign that saw the team finish third in the Botola Pro and endure an early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup after losing all three matches against Manchester City, Juventus,......
Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors
Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy residing in a temporary shelter for migrants. The suspect reportedly began with inappropriate touching before escalating to more severe abuse. Investigators suspect the individual may be part of a larger network targeting unaccompanied......
Morocco partners with WIPO to protect cultural heritage against appropriation
Morocco has taken a significant step to safeguard its cultural heritage from appropriation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The agreement, signed in Geneva by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, and Daren Tang, WIPO’s Director......
Achraf Hakimi sets new record for defender goal contributions in a season
Achraf Hakimi has etched his name in football history, surpassing Dani Alves' 14-year record for the most goal contributions by a defender in a single season. The Moroccan international achieved this milestone during Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) 2-0 victory against Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup, registering his 26th goal......
CAF apologizes after divided Moroccan map airs during WAFCON opening
A major controversy erupted during the opening of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat after a promotional video displayed a divided map of Morocco. The advertisement, aired on Morocco’s national sports channel Arryadia, excluded the country’s southern provinces, sparking widespread backlash and calls......
Former Russian transport minister found dead after abrupt dismissal
Roman Starovoït, Russia’s former transport minister, was found dead in what authorities suspect to be a suicide, hours after President Vladimir Poutine dismissed him from his position. Russian investigators have confirmed that the initial evidence points to self-inflicted harm, though a full investigation is underway to determine......
Brics nations advance de-dollarization, reshaping global financial order
A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking concern among Western nations. A coordinated......