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Escalating tensions in Gaza: Israel mobilizes reserve forces amid humanitarian crisis

In a significant military escalation, Israel has commenced the mobilization of tens of thousands of reservists to intensify operations in Gaza, as reported by various Israeli news outlets. This development coincides with Hamas releasing footage of a hostage, a Russian-Israeli man identified by media......

Polisario Front’s terrorism threats deter foreign investment in Morocco

Amid increasing calls to classify it as a terrorist organization, the Polisario Front is adopting more aggressive tactics, targeting not only Morocco and its southern provinces but also foreign enterprises looking to invest in the region. Key figures within the Polisario leadership, including Mustapha......

Spain and Portugal join forces to investigate massive Iberian blackout

Spain and Portugal have established a joint committee aimed at uncovering the cause of a significant power outage that disrupted the Iberian Peninsula earlier this week. This event, one of Europe’s largest blackouts, affected millions in both countries, severing telephone and internet connections,......

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coasts of Chile and Argentina

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded in the Drake Passage, located between Cape Horn and Antarctica, at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). In......

Russia's drone attack on Zaporizhzhia leaves 29 injured

On Friday, Ivan Fedorov, the governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, reported that 29 individuals were wounded following a large-scale nighttime drone strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city. Among the injured was a 13-year-old boy. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings,......

Renowned Moroccan actor Mohamed Choubi passes away at 62

Mohamed Choubi, a prominent Moroccan actor, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 62, following a prolonged battle with illness. Artist Latifa Ahrar confirmed to SNRTnews that Choubi passed away in the early hours of that Friday morning at the hospital where he had been receiving......

Israel's wildfire crisis reveals vulnerabilities in emergency response

Massive wildfires swept across central Israel on Wednesday, exposing the state’s inability to protect its settlements despite its advanced military capabilities. The blazes, described by officials as possibly the largest in Israel’s history, have forced thousands to flee as authorities rushed......

Flight disruptions in Morocco: Over 40 cancellations due to Iberian power outage

Frequent flight delays at Morocco’s major airports have raised concerns among travelers in recent months. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has stepped in to clarify the situation, citing factors beyond the airlines' control. During a recent address to the House of Councillors, Transport......

Cardinal López of Rabat prepares for papal conclave amid global anticipation

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, the Spanish-born Archbishop of Rabat, is set to join 133 cardinals from across the globe to elect Pope Francis’s successor starting May 7 in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. As anticipation builds, López emphasizes the qualities he seeks......

Spain's blackout prompts surge in demand for candles and radios

Local residents in Spain are increasingly turning to candles, cash, and battery-powered radios as they adapt to the lessons learned from a recent nationwide blackout. Following a massive power cut that affected the entire country, Madrid residents returned to work with a renewed awareness of the importance......

Hajj 2025: Morocco warns citizens about rising visa scams

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued an urgent call for citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent announcements concerning Hajj visas. In a statement released today, the ministry emphasized that participation in Hajj necessitates obtaining a specific visa through the designated online......

Power restored to 99 percent of mainland Spain after massive blackout

Lights flickered back to life across Spain and Portugal on Tuesday following a significant blackout that left millions without electricity, stranding travelers and disrupting daily life. The blackout, which affected nearly the entire Iberian Peninsula, saw power restored to over 99 percent of mainland......

Spain's blackout: Atmospheric event claims debunked

On April 29, 2025, the Portuguese power network operator, REN, firmly refuted claims circulating on social media that a massive blackout across the Iberian Peninsula was caused by a rare atmospheric event. With nearly 60 million residents affected, the blackout raised urgent questions about its origins,......