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Storm Alfred in Australia: Over 330,000 Homes without Power, Widespread Damage

Storm Alfred has been wreaking havoc in eastern Australia since Tuesday, causing significant damage and multiple casualties. On Saturday, 8 March, thirteen soldiers were injured in an accident involving two military trucks on a rescue mission. One of the trucks veered off the road and overturned, while the second truck flipped over trying......

Torrential rains cause death and destruction in Bahia Blanca

Torrential rainfall that devastated the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, located 600 km southwest of Buenos Aires, has claimed at least 13 lives, according to authorities. The downpour has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Patricia Bullrich, the National Security Minister, described Bahia Blanca as "a destroyed city."......

New ship to strengthen maritime connection between Marseille and Tangier Med

The maritime company La Méridionale has announced the launch of a new ship to enhance services between the ports of Marseille and Tangier Med, as part of the "Marhaba" operation aimed at facilitating travel for Moroccan expatriates. The company revealed in a statement on March 7th that the ferry Normandie will be renamed......

Seven charged after major scam involving fake return of packages targeting Amazon and Leroy Merlin

A large-scale scam, dubbed "Zulon," has recently led to seven individuals being charged, including six suspects involved in fraudulent returns of packages from prominent retailers like Amazon and Leroy Merlin. The scheme came to light after an initial charge was made in February, with additional suspects indicted this week in Paris.......

Morocco's growing dependence on vegetable oil imports

Morocco has significantly increased its imports of vegetable oils, particularly sunflower oil, in recent years. This shift in consumption patterns is largely driven by inflation and changing consumer preferences. According to a report from the Russian Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural Exports, Morocco's reliance on vegetable......

China Warns of Military Action If Taiwan’s Independence Push Escalates

China’s military has declared its intention to tighten its grip on Taiwan should separatist movements on the island intensify, cautioning advocates of independence to retreat or face dire consequences, according to state media reports. Beijing, which considers Taiwan a part of its territory, has not ruled out military intervention to......

FC Barcelona-Osasuna match postponed following death of club's doctor

The 27th matchday of the Spanish La Liga, featuring FC Barcelona against Osasuna, was postponed following the heartbreaking news of the passing of Carles Minarro Garcia, the club's first-team doctor. The match, initially scheduled for Saturday evening, has been delayed as a mark of respect for the loss experienced by the club. In an official......

Re-election of Omar Tajmouati as president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises in Fez

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in the Fez-Meknes region has unanimously re-elected Omar Tajmouati as president and Hamza Benabdellah as vice president. The election took place during the regular general assembly meeting on March 8, 2025, with both leaders given a new mandate that will last from March 2025 to March......

Israel to send delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israel has announced that it will send a delegation to Doha to discuss an extension of the fragile ceasefire with Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Saturday night that the delegation would arrive in the Qatari capital on Monday to push forward negotiations. The decision follows a meeting between Hamas representatives and......

Syria's Sharaa urges peace amid ongoing violence against Alawite minority

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa urged for peace on Sunday following the deaths of hundreds in coastal areas, marking the worst sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. "We must safeguard national unity and domestic peace; we can live together," Sharaa declared, as violence continued between Islamist factions......

In Spain, a network linked to the Mocro Maffia dismantled with nearly 900 kilograms of cocaine seized

Spanish authorities have delivered a significant blow to the Mocro Maffia by seizing nearly 900 kilograms of high-purity cocaine. The operation, conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is the result of an investigation that began in August 2024. The investigation uncovered a drug smuggling network that......

France begins returning military bases to Senegal

France has started the process of returning several military installations previously used by its armed forces in Senegal, according to a statement from the French Embassy in Dakar. The communiqué revealed that on Friday, March 7, 2025, the French government handed over the facilities and housing located in the Maréchal and Saint-Exupéry......

The king sends a message of condolences to Naïma Samih’s family

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the renowned Moroccan singer Naïma Samih. In his message, the King expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the esteemed artist, describing her death as a significant loss not only for her family but also for the national artistic scene. He highlighted......