Lamine Yamal’s Instagram post reignites Spain-France rivalry before Nations League semi-final
Spanish winger Lamine Yamal reignited tensions ahead of the UEFA Nations League semi-final against France by sharing a video on Instagram. The clip showed his goal against France in last year’s Euro 2024 semi-final. The timing drew immediate attention. French daily L’Équipe described the post as a subtle provocation, suggesting......
Us president issues travel ban affecting 19 countries over security concerns
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the United States from nationals of 12 countries, citing threats to national security and the need to protect Americans from dangerous foreign individuals. The affected nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti,......
Akdital expands into UAE with $70 million Dubai hospital investment
Morocco’s leading private healthcare provider, Akdital, has begun construction on its first international hospital in Dubai with a $70 million investment. The new hospital is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. It will offer comprehensive services in multiple medical, surgical, and oncological specialties. The facility......
Three Māori MPs suspended for haka protest in New Zealand parliament
Three members of New Zealand’s Māori Party have been suspended from parliament for performing a haka during a legislative session in protest against a controversial bill. Haka disrupts session over treaty bill Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performed the haka after being asked whether her party supported a bill aimed at redefining......
Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered in southern Gaza
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and her husband Gadi Haggai, aged 72, were......
Morocco to boost electric vehicle output by 53% in 2025
Morocco is preparing to scale up its electric vehicle production capacity by 53% by the end of 2025. Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour confirmed the objective on Tuesday, stating that national output should reach 107,000 electric vehicles next year. The country’s total automotive production currently stands at 700,000 vehicles. That......
Diplomacy redefined: a tale of strategy and spectacle from Washington to Rabat
A performance of power in Washington On May 22, 2025, a highly charged diplomatic scene unfolded in Washington. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on an official visit, found himself at the center of a confrontation orchestrated by American President Donald Trump. As part of a staged spectacle in the White House, Trump abruptly ordered......
Summer transfer window sparks activity among Europe's elite clubs
As the summer transfer window opens, Europe’s top clubs are busy lining up their next big moves, from veteran players seeking fresh challenges to young talents ready to break through. Real Madrid departures and negotiations After spending 13 years at the club, Real Madrid legend Luka Modric will leave this summer at the end of the......
Poultry prices surge in Morocco ahead of Eid Al Adha sacrifice cancellation
Morocco is witnessing a sharp increase in poultry prices as Eid Al Adha approaches. Scheduled for June 7, the celebration this year comes without its traditional animal sacrifice ritual, leading to a surge in demand for alternative meat options. In Casablanca, poultry prices have reached MAD 23 per kilogram, up from MAD 17, according to SNRTNews.......
France and the UK consider formal recognition of Palestinian state at upcoming UN summit
The United States has reportedly issued private warnings to the United Kingdom and France, urging them not to move forward with unilaterally recognizing the Palestinian state at an upcoming UN summit, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye. The conference, which will be co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, is set to take place......
Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, where pilgrims are gathering to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.4 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, which kicked off today. Saudi authorities promised to take all necessary measures to ensure......
Tenerife locals to stage protest against overtourism at Spain's highest peak
The Canary Islands are once again to stage a protest against their current tourism model, this time with a march at Teide National Park, signaling that it's not only cities which are affected by mass tourism in Spain. Protest details and objectives The group Canarias tiene un límite (The Canary Islands have a limit) is set to......
Spain allocates €39 million to enhance mental health services amid rising sick leave
The Spanish government has taken a significant step toward addressing mental health concerns by approving €39 million in funding to improve treatment availability in public hospitals. This initiative comes in response to alarming data indicating a 175 percent surge in mental health-related sick leave among the workforce since the pandemic,......
Corruption allegations engulf Spain's prime minister
A former member of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party on Wednesday denied waging a smear campaign against a police unit investigating corruption accusations targeting members of his inner circle. Leire Díez has come under scrutiny after leaked audio records surfaced of her talks with a police commander......
French-Moroccan man arrested in Tangier for crypto-related kidnapping
Moroccan police have apprehended a 25-year-old man holding dual French and Moroccan nationality in Tangier, suspected of involvement in a network that kidnaps cryptocurrency traders and their families, demanding ransom payments for their release. The police stated that the suspect is linked to serious crimes, including kidnapping, blackmail,......