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Moroccan youngster Ismaïl El Aoud has been named Man of the Match by FIFA’s technical panel following Morocco’s thrilling 3–2 win over Mali in the U17 World Cup round of 16. The victory sends the Atlas Cubs into the quarterfinals, where they will face football powerhouse Brazil. El Aoud delivered a standout performance,......

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized the need for gradual adjustments......

The Spanish gaming group Circa, known for its online gaming platforms and physical slot-machine operations, has finalized an agreement to acquire 50% of the historic Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious La Mamounia Hotel. This major move fits into the company's broader expansion strategy, which has already strengthened its......

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major contract between Morocco and China Railway......

A large fire broke out in the southern Japanese city of Oita, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 170 buildings and leaving one elderly resident missing, according to local officials. The blaze started on Wednesday during a period of strong winds, which helped the flames spread quickly toward nearby forested areas. Emergency teams......

Morocco’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has announced a significant achievement in the country’s industrial development. As of 2024, high- and medium-high-technology industries contribute over 50% of Morocco’s industrial added value, surpassing a key goal set for 2035 in the nation’s New Development......

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States has formally designated Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, marking a significant expansion of military and strategic cooperation between Washington and Riyadh. Speaking during a White House dinner in honor of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,......

At least 32 people were injured, including two children, after an overnight Russian drone strike hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, regional authorities reported early Wednesday. It was the third attack on the region in as many days, highlighting Moscow’s renewed push to weaken Ukraine’s defenses......

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index experienced a modest increase on Tuesday, climbing by 47.67 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 11,098.80. The overall trading volume reached SR4.32 billion (approximately $1.15 billion), with 120 stocks advancing while 132 saw declines. The MSCI Tadawul Index also enjoyed an increase, up 7.21 points,......

Economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States is expanding across diverse sectors, including traditional and renewable energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. This partnership aims to drive growth and investment, with deepening coordination in cybersecurity, military industries, and technology......

A scheduled visit by Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal to the United States has been abruptly canceled, signaling rising U.S. frustration regarding Lebanon's efforts to rein in Hezbollah, as reported by local media. This decision follows the cancellation of several important meetings that Haykal was set to attend with top American......

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is commencing an official visit to the United States on Tuesday, following an invitation from President Donald Trump. The schedule includes a meeting between MBS and President Trump at the White House, featuring a morning reception, discussions in the Oval Office, and a formal dinner. The visit is expected......

A four-year-old girl's lifeless body was discovered on November 17 in Montrottier, a small commune approximately 30 kilometers from Lyon. The investigation is in its early stages, with authorities confirming that the girl may have died from suffocation, although this has yet to be officially verified. Following the incident, the mother......