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RABAT (AFP) — Morocco’s ambitious high-speed rail project linking Kenitra to Marrakech has reached a decisive milestone with the publication of expropriation decrees in the latest Official Bulletin, marking the official start of land acquisition procedures along the future route. Issued by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics,......

Plans for a massive undersea cable factory in Scotland have been thrown into uncertainty after the UK government rejected a proposed £25 billion energy link between Morocco and Britain. The decision has forced XLCC, the British company behind the project, to pause construction of its high-voltage subsea cable plant, citing a need for......

LILLE (AFP) — A man has been charged with the murder of his father, whose charred body was discovered in the northern French town of Pecquencourt, the Douai prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday. Police were called to the scene on Saturday following reports of a family dispute. Upon arrival, they found a 60-year-old man dead,......

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has officially accredited five firms to evaluate applicants for the "Label PME Responsable," an initiative aimed at advancing corporate social responsibility (CSR) among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Morocco. Launched in May 2025, the Responsible SME Label program......

MANILA (AFP) — Philippine rescuers equipped with excavators and chainsaws began clearing debris on Tuesday after Typhoon Fung-wong devastated parts of the country, killing at least 18 people and forcing the evacuation of 1.4 million residents, as floodwaters slowly receded from submerged villages. The powerful storm made landfall on......

As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, platforms like Binance have made it easier than ever to buy, trade, and store digital assets. However, alongside this convenience comes an ever-increasing threat: the rise of cryptocurrency theft. With over $2 billion stolen in the first half of 2025 alone, securing your crypto has become a critical responsibility......

London (AFP) — The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom climbed more sharply than anticipated in the third quarter, reaching 5%, its highest level since early 2021, signaling a slowdown in economic activity just two weeks before the government unveils its much-anticipated budget. According to figures released Tuesday by the Office......

The Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy (CCMI) is set to officially launch on November 19 with a ceremony at the Senate of the Republic in Rome, marking a key milestone in strengthening economic relations between Morocco and Italy. Launch event to foster bilateral cooperation The inauguration will take place in the Sala Caduti di Nassirya......

Cameroonian footballer Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu finds himself at the center of a personal scandal just days before joining the national team for a crucial World Cup qualifier. The controversy began when his partner, Russian artist Nikki, reportedly discovered that the Dynamo Moscow winger had invited another woman into their shared apartment,......

Bucharest (AFP) — Romania’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that “possible fragments of a drone” were discovered on its territory following overnight Russian strikes targeting Ukraine’s Danube port of Izmail. Authorities reported that, during the night between Monday and Tuesday, they were alerted to “the......

The Moroccan Hass avocado season has begun under challenging conditions, with prices dropping by 20% compared to last year. The decline is attributed to oversupply from Latin American producers and declining demand in Europe, creating fierce competition for Moroccan exporters. Global oversupply pressures Moroccan exports The European market......

Baghdad (AFP/Anadolu) — Iraqis headed to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new parliament, in elections that will determine the country’s political direction for the next four years. Around 21 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots to fill 329 parliamentary seats, whose members will go on to elect the president......

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he looks forward to meeting again with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following their first discussion at the White House. The meeting, held privately, marks a historic event as al-Sharaa becomes the first Syrian leader to visit the White House since Syria's independence in 1946. Trump......