The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) has committed an investment of 1.019 billion dirhams (MMDH) in 2024 for the drilling of four exploration wells, comprising three onshore and one offshore. This year also marks a heightened focus on strategic and critical minerals, which are vital for energy and digital transitions. These......

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing, a......

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as part of a broader peace process. Speaking......

Morocco is poised to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 31, as astronomical projections indicate the sighting of the crescent moon will occur next week. Ibrahim Akhyam, a specialist in timekeeping and a member of the Islamic Moon Sighting Project, suggests that this Ramadan is unlikely to extend to a full 30 days, reinforcing the expectation for......

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, welcoming representatives of the Muslim community in the United States alongside members of the Arab and Islamic diplomatic corps accredited in Washington. Among the distinguished guests was Morocco’s Ambassador to the U.S., Youssef Amrani. During......

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially catastrophic incident. The suspect......

A series of wildfires in South Korea, which began last Friday, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people, left many others injured, and scorched approximately 48,000 hectares (118,000 acres) of forest, as reported by Yonhap news agency. After rainfall and cooler temperatures Thursday night, firefighting efforts have improved, helping control......

A recent report from the Pew Research Center highlights the United States and Kenya as the leading countries for conversions to Islam. The study examined religious switching among 13 nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Tunisia, alongside others such as Turkiye, Singapore, and Indonesia. The findings indicate that 20% of Muslims in the......

Iran has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered through Oman, urging Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, as reported by Iranian state media. According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the response was appropriately sent through Oman. Araghchi emphasized that Iran maintains its policy of not engaging in......

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez......

The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a federal court ruling to restore its full access to the White House, which has been suspended for over a month and a half. AP representatives urged the court on Thursday to intervene and reverse this restriction. On February 24, a federal judge had dismissed......

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to officially recognize the United States......

Six Russian tourists, including two minors, lost their lives on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian resort on the Red Sea. The governor of the region, Amr Hanafi, confirmed in a statement that 39 foreign tourists were rescued, while six others perished. He emphasized that all the deceased were......