Spain's opposition eyes PM Sánchez’s downfall amid corruption scandal
Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) convenes this weekend in Madrid, seeking to capitalize on mounting pressure against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his embattled Socialist party, which faces a deepening corruption scandal and calls for early elections. Corruption scandal rocks Sánchez's government The left-wing......
Rising polarisation as anti-Islam party reshapes Catalan politics
A small Catalan town has become the epicenter of political tension as its mayor, Silvia Orriols, leads an anti-Islam, ultra-nationalist party that has gained traction in the region. The party, Aliança Catalana, is reshaping the political landscape, sparking debates over immigration, identity, and coexistence. A controversial rise to......
Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), was themed “Overcoming......
La Méridionale unveils new Marseille-Tanger Med ferry service with modern comforts and sustainability
La Méridionale marked the inaugural voyage of its newly refurbished ferry, the Massalia, at Tanger-Med port on July 2, 2025. Designed to cater to the bustling Marseille-Tanger Med route, the Massalia seamlessly combines passenger and freight services. With a capacity to accommodate 1,200 passengers and nearly 500 vehicles, the vessel......
Morocco and the United States: a 239-year partnership of resilience and collaboration
The Moroccan–American Treaty of Peace and Friendship, signed in 1786, established one of the world’s oldest diplomatic relationships. Negotiated by American diplomat Thomas Barclay and Moroccan envoy Tahir Fannish under the reign of Sultan Mohammed III, the treaty marked the first formal agreement between the fledgling United States......
Nico Williams commits to Athletic Bilbao until 2035, ending Barcelona's pursuit
Barcelona’s aspirations of securing Nico Williams as a future attacking partner for Lamine Yamal have been dashed, as the Spanish winger has extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao until June 2035. The announcement, made through a creative video of Williams spray-painting "2035" on a mural in Barakaldo, underscores his......
Trump’s denaturalization push raises alarms over citizenship rights
Former President Donald Trump has reignited debates over the scope of U.S. citizenship with rhetoric targeting high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Zohran Mamdani. While legal experts dismiss such deportation threats as unconstitutional, Trump’s renewed focus on denaturalization has prompted concerns about civil rights and the potential......
HM King Mohammed VI congratulates President Trump on U.S. Independence Day
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a congratulatory message to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the occasion of the United States' Independence Day. In the message, King Mohammed VI extended, on behalf of himself and the Moroccan people, warm congratulations and sincere wishes for health and happiness to President Trump,......
Morocco’s OCP Nutricrops to deliver 1.1 million tons of fertilizers to Bangladesh
Morocco’s OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has signed a major agreement to supply 1.1 million tons of non-urea fertilizers to Bangladesh between 2025 and 2026. This partnership underscores OCP’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and fostering global collaborations in agronomy. A strategic partnership for agricultural......
Morocco's airport authority embarks on leadership overhaul to fuel "Airports 2030" vision
Morocco's National Airport Authority (ONDA) has initiated a strategic restructuring of its leadership to propel its ambitious "Airports 2030" plan, aimed at modernizing the nation’s airport infrastructure to meet international standards. Leadership restructuring to drive transformation ONDA has reorganized its three primary......
Morocco's record avocado exports to Canada raise sustainability concerns amid drought
As Morocco endures its worst drought in decades, the country has set a record by exporting 1,180 tons of avocados to Canada during the 2024/25 marketing season. The surge in exports has sparked debate over the sustainability of cultivating water-intensive crops in a nation grappling with a severe water crisis. Record exports to Canada According......
Trump ties budget bill signing to Independence Day celebration with military spectacle
Donald Trump is set to sign his sweeping budget bill on Friday, July 4, during a grand celebration at the White House, commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will feature fireworks, a flyover by stealth bombers, and the presence of lawmakers, marking one of the most significant legislative victories of Trump’s......
Trump admits failure to sway Putin on Ukraine in rare moment of frustration
Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday, July 3, that he had made no progress in persuading Vladimir Putin to change his stance on the war in Ukraine, marking a rare admission of diplomatic failure by the U.S. president. Following a one-hour phone call with the Russian leader, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict and frustration......
Trump solidifies GOP control with controversial budget bill
The passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday cemented former President Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party. Despite internal dissent, Trump managed to rally his party behind the sweeping legislation, which is projected to add trillions to the national debt while implementing deep cuts to Medicaid and other......
Proposed budget cuts could overwhelm ERs and disrupt health care systems
A quiet but impactful policy change within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" threatens to upend the U.S. health care system, potentially leaving emergency rooms (ERs) overwhelmed and nursing homes shuttered. The legislation, passed by Congressional Republicans, reduces the nationwide provider tax from 6% to 3.5% over the coming years—a......