Iraq has begun diplomatic efforts with 61 countries to facilitate the repatriation of nearly 6,000 foreign prisoners held in Iraqi detention facilities, including Moroccan nationals. According to Iraq’s Ministry of Justice, the process is being coordinated with relevant authorities through diplomatic channels, with the objective of......
French authorities have ordered the withdrawal of around 260,000 condoms from the market after inspections identified products that failed to meet required safety standards. More than 40,000 of the affected condoms are believed to have been sold through online platforms. The French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs......
Over the years, several high-profile footballers have been the subject of public speculation about their religious beliefs. Gestures made during matches, family backgrounds, personal relationships and comments about Islam have sometimes led fans and social media users to question whether certain players had converted to Islam. However, it......
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice under which the companies will pay approximately $400 million to resolve allegations related to violations of children’s online privacy protections. The agreement concerns a long-running legal case involving TikTok’s handling......
Apple paid approximately $17 billion in taxes to the Irish government over the past year, according to recently disclosed financial information, highlighting Ireland’s important role in the technology giant’s international corporate structure. The amount represented nearly 40% of Apple’s total global tax payments during......
The race to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has entered a new stage after Guyanese candidate Carolyn Rodriguez-Birkett emerged as the leading contender in a second informal and confidential poll conducted by the UN Security Council. Rodriguez-Birkett reportedly received eight “encourage” votes......
The space industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Reaching the Moon or exploring distant planets is no longer the sole objective of modern space missions. Increasingly, space is becoming part of a broader effort to develop technologies capable of addressing challenges on Earth, including resource scarcity, healthcare, energy efficiency......
European stock markets regained momentum on Friday, bringing an end to seven consecutive sessions of losses, the longest such decline since September 2023. Improving investor sentiment, calmer bond markets and signs of stronger economic activity in the eurozone helped support the recovery. Markets were encouraged by preliminary economic data......
More than 660 million barrels of crude oil have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz aboard commercial tankers since early May, despite continuing security concerns and threats to maritime traffic in one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to U.S. Central Command, American forces have assisted around 1,300 commercial......
Morocco is gradually expanding the operational capabilities of its military aviation with the integration of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The acquisition forms part of a broader modernization strategy aimed at strengthening aerial support for ground forces and improving reconnaissance, firepower and......
China is taking a stricter approach to vehicle safety as 11 automakers launch recalls and software updates aimed at improving emergency door-opening systems. The campaign marks a significant regulatory move as authorities seek to ensure that drivers, passengers and rescue teams can quickly access mechanical door releases during accidents and......
The international sports tribunal has overturned a decision by the Senegalese Football Federation’s appeal committee concerning the disputed presidential election held in August 2025, reopening a case that could have further implications for the federation’s leadership. The ruling follows an appeal by former presidential candidate......
The U.S. economy gained momentum in August, with business activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as stronger demand and improved corporate expectations supported hiring and overall economic growth. Preliminary data from S&P Global showed that the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 56 in......
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are considering a broad investigative strategy if they regain control of the chamber in the November midterm elections, with the initial focus expected to be congressional oversight rather than an immediate attempt to impeach President Donald Trump. According to people familiar with internal......
Morocco and the United States are continuing to strengthen their longstanding defense partnership through the transfer of American-made military equipment to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The deliveries form part of Morocco’s broader effort to modernize its military capabilities, improve operational readiness and diversify its sources......