A landslide caused by heavy storm rains in Bni Arouss, near Larache, Morocco, has resulted in the deaths of two women and left another woman missing, authorities reported on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred in the Boujariya Habriya neighborhood of the Bni Arouss commune, where a traditional house collapsed under the force of the landslide.......
Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic double play Wednesday, holding a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before speaking by phone with US President Donald Trump. The outreach came one day before the New START arms control treaty between Washington and Moscow expires on Thursday. The talks precede a potential first......
The United States diplomatic mission in Morocco has returned to normal operations following the signing of the 2026 federal budget by President Donald Trump. In an official statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Morocco confirmed that all diplomatic activities have resumed after the enactment of the H.R. 7148 law, part of the Consolidated......
Oil prices rebounded Tuesday after Monday's volatile session as traders assessed a historic US-India trade agreement potentially reshaping global energy flows and squeezing Russian oil revenues. Brent crude futures climbed nearly 2 percent, recovering from a 4 percent drop the previous day, while West Texas Intermediate edged toward $64......
Former French culture minister Jack Lang has publicly defended his integrity after his name appeared in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, firmly rejecting calls to resign from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. Lang, who has led the institution since 2013, acknowledged past contacts with......
Russia has reiterated its role as potential mediator in the escalating dispute over Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed Wednesday that Moscow's proposal to export Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remains active. "Russia has proposed to export Iran's enriched uranium reserves......
US energy giant Chevron has entered into a preliminary agreement to assess offshore oil and gas exploration opportunities off the Syrian coast, the company confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson, the memorandum of understanding was signed with Syria’s state oil company and Qatar-based UCC Holding. The agreement aims to......
BBVA has abandoned its individual stablecoin project to join Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks developing an euro-pegged stablecoin. Announced Wednesday, the Spanish bank's entry unites some of Europe's largest financial institutions under a single regulatory framework to challenge dollar-dominated digital currencies. The......
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, which did not immediately provide details of the discussion. The call comes amid a period of heightened diplomatic activity involving Beijing and Washington, as both powers navigate complex......
France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising new phase in Franco-Moroccan relations,......
French judicial authorities have confirmed that a 14-year-old student has admitted to planning an attack that seriously injured a teacher at a middle school in Sanary-sur-Mer, in southern France. During police questioning, the teenager acknowledged that the act was premeditated and said he acted out of intense anger, according to the public......
Elon Musk has shattered wealth records, becoming the first individual ever to surpass $800 billion in net worth following the merger of his aerospace giant SpaceX with AI venture xAI. Forbes pegs Musk's fortune at about $852 billion post-deal, adding roughly $84 billion to his already staggering tally. Announced February 2, 2026, the......
Italian authorities have announced that several cyberattacks believed to be linked to Russian actors were successfully neutralized ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, set to open in the coming days. According to Italy’s foreign minister, the attempted intrusions targeted a number of digital platforms, including websites......
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