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Severe weather alert: Morocco braces for snow and storms

Severe winter weather conditions are set to impact numerous provinces across Morocco this weekend, according to an announcement from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). From Saturday 6 PM to Sunday 6 PM, significant snowfall ranging from 15 to 30 centimeters is expected to blanket the provinces......

Quebec faces extreme Arctic freeze following mild winter

Following an unusually warm winter season, Quebec is preparing for a severe three-day cold snap as an Arctic air mass moves across the province. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced Sunday that western Quebec will experience frigid conditions that will gradually spread eastward. The......

Indoor inauguration ceremony for president-elect Trump due to extreme weather conditions

Facing a harsh polar vortex, President-elect Donald Trump has decided to relocate his upcoming inauguration ceremony indoors. Traditionally held outside, most notably on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C., this year’s event will now take place beneath the Capitol Rotunda due to forecasts predicting......

Moroccan Medical Residents Suspend Strike Actions, Chart New Course for Healthcare Reform

The National Committee of Medical Residents, Interns, Pharmacists, and Dentists (CNIR) in Morocco has announced a temporary suspension of their ongoing strikes and canceled a planned nationwide protest scheduled for January 8, 2025. This strategic shift marks a significant development in their year-long......

Severe Winter Weather Alert: Morocco's Atlas Mountains Brace for Heavy Snowfall

Morocco's mountainous regions are preparing for significant snowfall this weekend, as the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) issues an orange-level alert for multiple provinces. The weather system is expected to bring substantial snow accumulation from Saturday through Monday, potentially affecting......

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crashes Near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport: Dozens Feared Dead

A tragic incident occurred near Aktau, Kazakhstan, when an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed, leaving many feared dead. The aircraft, an Embraer 190, was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it encountered adverse weather conditions, including thick fog, which led to a reroute.......

Starbucks Workers Launch Strike in Three U.S. Cities, Threaten Nationwide Action

Starbucks employees are set to strike in three major U.S. cities this Friday, with union leaders warning that the action could spread nationwide in the busy days leading up to Christmas. The strike will initially affect locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and the company's home city of Seattle. This......

5 Tips for Safe Driving in Snow and Ice

As a wave of snow and ice hits parts of France, driving becomes significantly more dangerous. For many drivers, venturing out on snow-covered or icy roads can cause real anxiety. Unfortunately, many are still required to drive despite the hazardous conditions. Here are five crucial tips to ensure safe......

Morocco’s Press Union Launches Initiative to Tackle Harassment and Gender Violence

Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......