Commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Wednesday, with only three commodity vessels recorded crossing the strategic waterway, according to preliminary ship-tracking data reported by Reuters on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The figure marked a significant decline from 12 vessels recorded the previous day and......
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New York on Wednesday, September 16, as the United Nations prepares for upcoming discussions concerning the Moroccan Sahara. The meeting was confirmed by the UN Secretary-General’s office. According to the United Nations, the discussions......
Morocco’s Indemnity for Loss of Employment (IPE) is becoming a larger financial commitment for the country’s social security system, with spending increasing significantly faster than the number of people receiving the benefit. Data from the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) annual report show that 38,796 people received the......
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has rejected social media claims alleging that several world leaders became ill after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, describing the reports as false and warning users against spreading unverified information. The ministry’s fact-checking unit issued the warning on September 17,......
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence is triggering growing concern among researchers, technology executives and policymakers, with some of the industry's most influential figures now calling for a slower and more coordinated approach to AI development. Yet putting the brakes on the technology may prove far more difficult than......
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for de-escalation in the Middle East to become the international community’s foremost priority, warning that diplomacy and dialogue remain essential as geopolitical tensions continue to create uncertainty. His remarks came in New York on September 16, 2026, ahead of......
Lionel Messi reached another landmark in his remarkable career on Wednesday, scoring his 100th goal for Inter Miami and helping the Florida club defeat Cruz Azul 2-0 to lift the Campeones Cup. The Argentine forward opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a header from a Luis Suárez delivery before turning provider late in the match.......
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has issued a fresh warning about fraudulent investment platforms circulating online, urging the public to exercise heightened caution before committing money to financial offers promoted through social media and messaging applications. The regulator said some schemes are deliberately designed to......
A Moroccan delegation representing the country’s agricultural and innovation sectors visited Quebec on Wednesday as part of an initiative aimed at developing new partnerships in agricultural technology. The delegation toured Zone Agtech, a Quebec-based innovation and entrepreneurship hub that brings together research facilities, laboratories,......
Morocco has reiterated its commitment to strengthening nuclear safety and security while supporting effective multilateral cooperation and the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. The position was outlined by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Vienna, Ezzeddine Farhane, during the high-level......
Canada and Germany have announced a new stage of cooperation aimed at developing advanced artificial intelligence systems that are designed to be safer, more transparent and aligned with human needs. The announcement was made on September 16 at the ALL IN artificial intelligence conference in Montréal by Canadian Minister of Artificial......
Morocco is continuing to broaden its network of international partnerships as it seeks to strengthen its strategic position between Europe, the United States, Israel and other global partners. A recent trilateral meeting involving Morocco, Israel and the United States in New York highlighted this approach, following discussions on upgrading......
U.S. prosecutors have launched a civil forfeiture action seeking nearly $61 million in cryptocurrency assets allegedly connected to a network used to move proceeds from illicit sales of Iranian oil, according to court documents cited in reports. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that several companies and cryptocurrency wallets were......
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