The death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of the international organization. Hammarskjöld was killed on September 18, 1961, when the Douglas DC-6 carrying him and members of his party crashed near Ndola, then in Northern Rhodesia, during......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that a new meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could take place in the coming months, while stressing that no firm agreement has been reached. Speaking at a televised press conference, Lee said Trump appears interested in reopening dialogue with Pyongyang......
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Morocco’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BB+” and maintained a stable outlook, pointing to the country’s sound macroeconomic policies, adequate external liquidity buffers and strong support from official creditors. The rating agency said these factors contribute to a......
South Korea and five Central Asian countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and industrial supply chains as Seoul seeks to expand economic partnerships with a resource-rich region facing growing importance in global supply networks. The agreement was reached during the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit held......
France is being urged to prepare for a major demographic transformation in the coming decades, as a declining number of children and a growing elderly population are expected to reshape public services, the labor market and family responsibilities. A report by France’s High Commissioner for Planning highlights the scale of the changes......
The director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has praised the professionalism and expertise of Moroccan security officers deployed to the United States to support preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a message addressed to Moroccan police personnel sent by Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security and General......
Morocco has called for a renewed approach to international humanitarian action, emphasizing long-term solutions that can help vulnerable communities gradually overcome crises and reduce their reliance on humanitarian assistance. The position was presented in Rome by Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations......
Morocco’s Innov Invest fund has received the highest rating under the World Bank’s evaluation framework, highlighting the results achieved in supporting the country’s emerging startup ecosystem. Implemented by Tamwilcom on behalf of Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the public program was launched in 2017......
Warnings from leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry about the potential risks of increasingly autonomous systems have renewed debate over how far AI development should progress before stronger safeguards are put in place. Alex Krasodomski, director of the Digital Society Programme at Chatham House, argues that concerns about......
Morocco has called for the creation of an international code of conduct aimed at strengthening security in strategic maritime straits and safeguarding freedom of navigation, as growing geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on major global shipping routes. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made the proposal during an Arria-formula meeting......
Spain’s political debate over the migration crisis in Ceuta has increasingly moved beyond the bilateral relationship with Morocco, with opposition forces seeking greater involvement from European institutions and framing the episode as an issue linked to the security of the European Union’s external borders. The mass crossing......
Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire have taken a new step toward strengthening their defence partnership with the activation of a joint military committee designed to provide a regular framework for coordinating, monitoring and evaluating bilateral military cooperation. The committee held its first meeting in Abidjan on September 16 and......
Far-right forces in the European Parliament have stepped up their criticism of Morocco over the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, putting forward allegations about Morocco’s role in the mass arrivals while calling for closer scrutiny of EU cooperation with Rabat. The issue has become part of a broader political debate over the events......
Morocco’s role in promoting dialogue, tolerance and mutual respect has been highlighted at the United Nations as international efforts intensify to confront the spread of hate speech. Speaking in New York on Thursday, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance......
Volvo Cars is preparing an extensive expansion of its vehicle lineup, with plans to introduce 13 new models by 2030 as the Swedish automaker seeks to strengthen its position in international markets and improve profitability amid intensifying competition. The company is expected to outline the strategy at an upcoming investor event in Stockholm,......