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U.S. approves sale of Stinger missiles to Morocco

The U.S. Department of Defense has given the green light for the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger missiles to Morocco, valued at $825 million. This potential sale, which has been approved by the U.S. State Department, includes FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment. The U.S. Defense Security......

UK government seizes control of British Steel to safeguard steel production

The British government took control of British Steel on Saturday, following the swift adoption of an emergency law by Parliament aimed at preventing the closure of its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, located in northeastern England. In an extraordinary session, both Members of Parliament (MPs) and Lords......

African Lion 2025 reinforces military cooperation and regional security

Under the high directives of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, Morocco is preparing to host the 21st edition of the "African Lion" military exercise from May 12 to 23, 2025, in coordination with the United States. The drills will take......

Hammouchi Announces New Appointments to Senior Positions

The General Directorate of National Security has announced a series of new appointments to senior positions in various decentralized national security services across several cities, including Al Hoceima, Laayoune, and Nador. These new roles, approved by the Director General of National Security, Abdellatif......

Barcelona's new agreement to build over 1,100 public housing units

A new agreement between the Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat aims to invest €22 million in the construction of more than 1,100 public housing units in the city. The collaboration between both governments, led by officials from the same political party, was formalized this Wednesday with......

Morocco to return to GMT+1 after Ramadan

After a month-long shift for Ramadan, Morocco will return to its standard time of GMT+1. During Ramadan, the country temporarily adjusted its clocks by one hour, in accordance with the legal provisions outlined in Decree 2.18.855 from October 26, 2018. With the conclusion of Ramadan, marked by the celebration......

Sánchez meets affected sectors to address Trump’s tariffs

On Thursday, the Spanish government will convene affected sectors at the Moncloa Palace to discuss strategies for responding to the global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, has called a meeting with sectors that could be impacted......

Rabat launches 41 million dirham underground parking project

As part of efforts to improve infrastructure and streamline traffic flow in Rabat, a budget of 41 million dirhams has been allocated for the redevelopment of Dades Street and Raba’a Al-Adawiya Square. This project includes the construction of a modern underground parking garage to meet the needs......

US greenlights $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. This deal is intended to strengthen the security of the Philippines, which plays a vital role in political stability, peace, and economic progress......

Syrian president announces transitional government

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has unveiled a transitional government, appointing 23 ministers in a diverse and expanded cabinet. The new administration, announced on Saturday, includes Yarub Badr, an Alawite, as transport minister, while Amgad Badr, from the Druze community, will oversee the agriculture......

Madrid Requests Emergency Declaration for Rain Damage in 116 Municipalities

The Community of Madrid has formally requested the central government to declare 116 municipalities as severely affected by an emergency civil protection event. This is a move previously known as the declaration of a "catastrophic zone." The request comes after intense rainfall from a series......

U.S. embassy warns Moroccans about the dangers of illegal immigration to the U.S.

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat issued a stern warning to Moroccans seeking to travel to the United States or obtain visas, advising them of the severe consequences of engaging in illegal immigration or attempting to fraudulently obtain U.S. entry visas. The warning, published on March 25, 2025, emphasized......

Arrival of Patriot Air Defense System in Morocco for Field Testing

The U.S. Army's Patriot air defense system has arrived in Morocco for field testing, in preparation for the completion of an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), according to the Atlas Defense and Armament Observatory. The tests will take place at the main base of the Moroccan Air......