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Iranian security forces detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi and several civil society activists during a memorial ceremony held in the city of Mashhad, according to Iranian rights groups. The Narges Mohammadi Foundation reported that the prominent activist was arrested on Friday while attending the seventh-day mourning ceremony......

Russia and Belarus have publicly voiced their support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as Washington escalates its campaign to remove him from power. The show of solidarity underscores deepening geopolitical divisions over Venezuela’s future and signals Moscow and Minsk’s intent to counter US influence in Latin America. Russia......

Production at Perrier’s historic facility in Vergèze, southern France, has been halted following an incident at the site’s internal wastewater treatment station. The shutdown was ordered by local authorities after an inspection carried out by the Regional Directorate for Environment, Planning and Housing (DREAL), the prefecture......

Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips after seeing a surge in orders from Chinese technology companies. The U.S. chipmaker informed clients that requests have exceeded its current supply, following Washington’s decision to permit exports of the processors to China under a 25% tariff. Major......

Israel will implement a nationwide ban on mobile phone use in primary schools starting February 2, marking a major shift in its education policy aimed at limiting the growing influence of smartphones on young students. The Ministry of Education announced that primary school pupils will no longer be allowed to use mobile phones anywhere on......

Taiwan has reiterated its determination to keep the most advanced semiconductor production within its borders, rejecting mounting calls from the United States to relocate part of its top-tier manufacturing abroad. Officials in Taipei argue that maintaining chip production domestically is essential to preserving the island’s technological......

Moroccan defender Souffian El Karouani has expressed confusion and disappointment after being left out of Morocco’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. His absence, widely discussed among supporters, has raised questions about the criteria behind the final list chosen by the national coach. El Karouani admitted he was surprised......

The Moroccan investment and export initiative Morocco Now has arrived in Germany as part of a multi-city economic roadshow running from December 8 to 12. The tour aims to promote Morocco’s global investment offer and strengthen its visibility among major economic partners. Led by Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge......

The United Nations expressed deep concern on Friday over a renewed climate of tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea, urging both nations to respect each other’s territorial integrity amid escalating accusations and a deteriorating political atmosphere in the Horn of Africa. The warning comes on the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement,......

The escalating frustration in Washington over the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has prompted a grave warning from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned that continued hostilities could spiral into a global conflict. Trump expressed alarm over recent casualty figures, noting that 25,000 people—mostly soldiers—were killed last......

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) approaches, Moroccan cafés and restaurants are mobilizing to welcome the expected influx of visitors. Traditionally central to football culture, cafés serve as lively gathering spots where fans watch matches, debate, and share the excitement with friends and family. The National Federation......

A tense encounter unfolded over the South China Sea as China announced it had driven away a Philippine aircraft that allegedly entered airspace above Scarborough Shoal. The incident marks another escalation in the long-standing maritime dispute between Beijing and Manila over one of the region’s most contested areas. According to China’s......

The United Kingdom announced on Friday sanctions against four senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including their deputy Abdelrahim Hamdane Dagalo. The measures target individuals accused of atrocities committed during Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict between RSF paramilitaries and the national army. UK Foreign......