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Syria's Aviation Milestone: International Flights Set to Resume After Political Shift

Syria is preparing to reconnect with the world through its skies as international flights are scheduled to resume on January 7, marking a significant shift in the country's post-conflict recovery. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, led by Ashhad al-Salibi, announced plans to reactivate both Damascus and Aleppo airports......

Respiratory Virus HMPV Spreads Across China: Medical Experts Address Public Concerns

China is experiencing a significant uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections since mid-December 2024, prompting healthcare authorities to address mounting public anxiety about respiratory illness outbreaks. While local media reports highlight an increase in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms and dizziness, medical experts......

Moroccan International Travel Spending Soars to MAD 26.7 Billion in 2024

Moroccan citizens have demonstrated a remarkable surge in international travel expenditure, reaching MAD 26.7 billion (USD 2.6 billion) by November 2024, surpassing the entire previous year's spending. This significant financial milestone, reported by SNRT News, represents a substantial increase of MAD 4.5 billion (USD 446 million) compared......

Morocco's Energy Import Costs Drop 13% Amid Global Market Shifts

Morocco achieved substantial savings in its energy sector during the third quarter of 2024, with import costs for energy and lubricants decreasing by 13% compared to the same period in 2023. This reduction, reported by the country's Statistics and Forecasts Office (HCP), marks the most significant decline across all major import categories. The......

Morocco's National Mediator Reports Surge in Public Grievances for 2023

Morocco's Ombudsman Office documented a significant uptick in case submissions during 2023, handling 7,226 cases that marked a 22.14% increase from the previous year. This surge encompasses various categories including grievances, complaints, settlement requests, and institutional proactive measures. Grievances emerged as the predominant......

Mike Johnson Secures House Speaker Role After Intense Negotiations

Republican Mike Johnson, representing Louisiana, retained his position as Speaker of the US House of Representatives following a contentious and closely watched vote. The victory, which cements Republican leadership in Congress, comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office later this month. Johnson faced notable opposition......

Deadly Mpox Outbreak Claims Over 1,200 Lives in DR Congo's Health Crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Mpox outbreak that has resulted in 1,267 deaths in 2024, according to the country's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare. The outbreak has affected over 55,300 people, with the disease maintaining a 2.28% fatality rate. Recent data from the ministry's......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest targeted Imad Tintin, known online as "Bledar......

Africa Eco Race: 250 Global Competitors Navigate 6,000km Monaco-Dakar Challenge

The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race is making its way through Morocco's southern provinces, with participants reaching Tarfaya on Friday after departing from Monaco on December 28. The ambitious rally spans 6,000 kilometers, connecting Europe to Africa in a challenging journey that will culminate in Dakar, Senegal. The international......

Morocco Bolsters Poultry Supply Chain as Ramadan 1446 Approaches

Morocco's agricultural ministry is taking proactive steps to ensure stable poultry supplies and pricing ahead of Ramadan 1446. Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari recently convened with poultry sector professionals to evaluate production levels, supply chains, and price stabilization strategies in anticipation of increased demand during......

Swissport Secures Decade-Long Premium Lounge Contract Across Nine Moroccan Airports

Swissport International has strengthened its presence in Morocco's aviation sector by obtaining a major license to operate executive lounges across nine airports in the country. The ten-year agreement with the Moroccan airport authority (ONDA) enables the company to manage 11 lounges spanning key destinations including Agadir, Casablanca,......

Apple's $95M Siri Privacy Settlement Addresses Unauthorized Recording Concerns

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement following allegations that its voice assistant Siri violated users' privacy by recording and sharing private conversations without consent, according to the Guardian. The settlement awaits court approval. The class-action lawsuit was initiated by iPhone users who claimed Siri would inadvertently......

Morocco's Treasury Auction Exceeds Expectations with $700 Million Bond Sale

Morocco's Treasury demonstrated remarkable market strength in its first auction of 2025, successfully raising over 700 million USD (MAD 7 billion), marking the most substantial issuance since February 2024. The January auction exceeded expectations, drawing more than 1.2 billion USD in total demand and achieving a five-month record in......