Türkiye has revoked the operating licence of Bank Mellat’s Istanbul branch, in a decision announced by the country’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) and published in the Official Gazette on September 19. The decision, adopted by the BDDK board on September 18, concerns the Istanbul central branch of Bank......
The World Bank has approved a $165.9 million grant to help Malawi strengthen its resilience to climate-related shocks and economic pressures, with a focus on social protection, employment opportunities and support for vulnerable households. The new funding is designed to connect social safety nets with climate adaptation and economic inclusion.......
As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly capable of operating with limited human supervision, a seemingly simple question is gaining importance: what happens if an AI system needs to be stopped immediately? In a controlled environment, shutting down an AI system is technically possible. The challenge becomes considerably greater......
Morocco’s Davis Cup team is heading into its clash with Nigeria with qualification for the World Group I playoffs firmly in sight. Speaking in Rabat on Friday, national captain Hicham Arazi said the Moroccan players are ready for a demanding tie and determined to secure the result needed to continue their campaign at the next level......
The Royal Moroccan Navy is preparing to take delivery of a new offshore patrol vessel built by Spain’s Navantia, further expanding the country’s capabilities for maritime surveillance and extended operations at sea. Named Moulay Hassan, the vessel was constructed at Navantia’s San Fernando shipyard in Cadiz. The ship belongs......
Air China is expanding its commercial reach in Morocco by adding Marrakech to its codeshare network with Turkish Airlines, giving passengers from China another way to reach the Moroccan tourist destination via Istanbul. Under the expanded partnership, Air China will place its airline code on Turkish Airlines-operated flights between Istanbul......
At least 31 people, including 16 police personnel, have been killed and more than 100 others injured following an explosive attack and gun battle at a historic police complex in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan, according to Pakistani officials cited by international news agencies. The assault began on Friday, September 18, when an explosives-laden......
A US federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed migrants to be rapidly deported to countries other than their countries of origin without giving them a meaningful opportunity to raise concerns about their safety. The ruling was issued on September 18, 2026, by a three-judge panel of the Boston-based US Court......
The United States is preparing a major potential arms shipment to Israel involving tens of thousands of bombs, according to reports published by major American newspapers, highlighting the continued scale of Washington's military support for Israel. The proposed package would include at least 40,000 bombs and could be valued at approximately......
Morocco has recorded a substantial decline in new HIV infections over the past twelve years, but the latest epidemiological research points to a changing pattern of transmission and persistent regional disparities. A study published in The Lancet HIV estimates that Morocco recorded approximately 874 new HIV infections in 2025, compared with......
Marrakech has become the international meeting point for pool players as the 2026 World Pool Championships bring together nearly 300 competitors from around 18 countries. The tournament, which began on Thursday and runs through September 27, features a broad programme covering 24 categories, including team competitions, individual events,......
The Nobel Foundation has increased the financial value of the Nobel Prizes for 2026, raising the award for each prize category to 12 million Swedish kronor, or approximately $1.21 million. The announcement comes as the Nobel Prize marks 125 years since the awards were first presented. The new amount represents an increase of 1 million Swedish......
Zinédine Zidane has begun his tenure as France manager with a squad that signals a clear willingness to introduce new faces while maintaining a core of established international players. The former Real Madrid coach announced his first 23-man France squad on Friday ahead of the national team's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.......
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