A Thai court has sentenced two men identified as Chinese Uyghurs to death for their involvement in the 2015 bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, the deadliest attack in the country’s modern history. The Criminal Court in Bangkok found Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed guilty of placing explosives at the popular religious site......
Japan has become the first major meteorological authority to officially confirm the arrival of El Niño, following a sharp rise in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The announcement signals a rapid shift in ocean conditions that scientists associate with large-scale disruptions in global weather......
Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk is expected to address employees of Dutch semiconductor equipment leader ASML during a major company event, where he will present his vision for the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, space exploration, and chip manufacturing. The virtual appearance comes at a particularly significant moment for......
Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending by major technology companies has reached a scale that now exceeds the intensity seen during the peak of the dot-com era. The investment surge is driven by hyperscalers including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle as they expand data center capacity and computing power to support large-scale......
Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest level since March 23. The move came even......
Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have resurfaced following Turkey’s criticism of a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus. The accord, aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regulating the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, has sparked a strong reaction from Ankara. Turkish......
Ethiopia is preparing for a significant increase in public spending in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government seeks to address the financial impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East while maintaining its economic development agenda. During the presentation of the national budget, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide announced that total government......
A ruling from Morocco’s highest court has set clearer boundaries on the use of home surveillance cameras, confirming that residents may install security systems to protect their property and family, provided they do not violate the privacy of others. The decision stems from a civil dispute in Casablanca involving a tenant living on......
The government has launched a new phase of health system reform in the Casablanca Settat region through the installation of the territorial health group known as GST. The first board meeting of the GST was held in Casablanca and chaired by the head of government. The initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to reorganize the healthcare......
The FIFA has released the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, titled “DNA”. The track brings together Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion and EJAE in a cross-genre collaboration designed to represent the global scale of the tournament. The anthem is positioned as a central cultural element of the competition,......
Ryanair is facing scrutiny from British regulators after the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into charges related to family seating on flights. The inquiry focuses on whether parents are being required to pay additional fees to sit next to their children and whether these costs are presented......
Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding......
Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Around 10% of......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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