Norway has entered a new royal era following the accession of Crown Prince Haakon as King, but the transition has been overshadowed by serious health concerns surrounding his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, as well as renewed scrutiny of controversies linked to her past and family. The 53-year-old queen was unable to attend the parliamentary ceremony......
Europe could be heading toward a challenging winter as energy prices rise sharply while gas storage levels remain below what is normally expected ahead of the high-demand season, according to Bloomberg analysis. European policymakers are facing growing concerns over the region’s ability to absorb a potential surge in energy consumption......
Morocco has strengthened its position among Africa’s leading wealth markets, ranking third on the continent by the number of millionaires, according to the 2026 Africa Wealth Report by New World Wealth. The report, which tracks private wealth across African markets, estimates that total liquid private wealth on the continent surpassed......
U.S. President Donald Trump has said oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost recovered to the levels recorded before the latest escalation with Iran, pointing to a significant improvement in commercial traffic through the strategically important waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump shared charts indicating......
Argentina is entering a new era following Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football, bringing an end to nearly two decades in which the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner became the defining figure of the national team. At 39, Messi has said he has given everything he could to Argentina and believes the time has come for......
Morocco is expanding its military aviation training capabilities as it prepares to integrate a new generation of F-16 fighter jets into its air force, with advanced flight simulators set to play a central role in preparing pilots for the aircraft’s sophisticated systems. The Royal Moroccan Air Force is expected to receive two full-mission......
Economic diplomacy is increasingly becoming a key component of Morocco’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global economy, attract foreign investment and develop new international partnerships. As competition between countries for capital, markets and strategic economic alliances intensifies, Morocco is placing greater emphasis......
The World Health Organization has updated its guidance on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, adding seven factors to a list that previously included 12 recognized risks. The revised guidance reflects recent scientific evidence and growing understanding of how cardiovascular health, brain injuries, sensory impairment, sleep,......
A new wave of displacement has been reported in South Kordofan, Sudan, with around 730 people forced to leave several villages amid continuing conflict and a growing cholera outbreak, according to the International Organization for Migration. The latest displacement adds to the humanitarian pressure facing communities across Sudan, where......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to achieve a historic political milestone on Friday, when her government becomes the longest continuously serving administration in Italy since the end of World War II. Meloni’s government will reach 1,413 consecutive days in office, surpassing by one day the previous record held by a government......
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over reports of civilian casualties following recent U.S. strikes on Iran, stressing the need for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the secretary-general was particularly alarmed by reports......
Morocco’s fiscal reform agenda has been classified as a medium-term priority by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), distinguishing the country from several major African economies where public finance reforms are considered more urgent. The assessment was included in an IMF report on achieving strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive......
La Mamounia in Marrakech has retained its place among the world’s leading luxury hotels, ranking 75th in the second part of the 2026 World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking, which covers properties placed between 51st and 100th. The iconic Moroccan palace was included in the list released this week by The World’s 50 Best Hotels,......
North Korea has removed references to “peaceful reunification” with South Korea from the full version of the ruling Workers’ Party charter, reinforcing Pyongyang’s increasingly firm position that the two Koreas should be treated as separate and hostile states. The complete text of the charter was recently disclosed......
Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi is returning to Greek club Panathinaikos after the team officially announced his comeback on Wednesday, following a successful spell with Spanish side Girona. The midfielder had attracted interest from several clubs, including Dutch giants Ajax, but ultimately opted to return to Panathinaikos, a club......