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Giorgio Armani, visionary fashion icon, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who redefined menswear with his unstructured suits and built a global fashion empire, has passed away at the age of 91. The Armani Group confirmed his death on Thursday, stating he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. “It is with infinite......

Met Opera turns to Saudi Arabia amid financial struggles

The prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, facing serious financial difficulties, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Saudi Arabia that includes performing three weeks of opera annually in the kingdom. According to a statement, the company “will travel to Riyadh each winter for five......

Enrico Macias concert banned in Turkey over support for Israel

Turkish authorities announced on Wednesday the cancellation of a concert by French singer Enrico Macias scheduled for Friday in Istanbul, following calls to protest against the artist due to his pro-Israel positions. The Istanbul Governorate stated in a press release that the decision aimed to prevent......

Manufacturing industry expects production growth in Q3-2025

Moroccan manufacturing companies anticipate an increase in production for the third quarter of 2025, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This expected growth is mainly attributed to higher activity in the food industry, chemical industry, and the manufacture of other non-metallic mineral......

Egypt arrests TikTok creators over alleged moral violations

Egyptian authorities have arrested eight TikTok content creators in less than a week, citing accusations of “indecency,” which human rights defenders describe as vague and part of a wider crackdown primarily targeting women. According to the Ministry of Interior, the arrested individuals......

Trump plans to meet Zelensky in “coming days”

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he intends to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the “coming days” to review the situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict since their last meeting at the White House last month. “I will speak with him very soon, and......

National mourning after deadly Lisbon funicular derailment

Portugal observed a day of national mourning on Thursday following a deadly derailment of the iconic Gloria funicular in Lisbon, which left at least 15 people dead and 18 injured in one of the city’s most tourist-heavy neighborhoods. The Portuguese judiciary has launched an investigation after......

Sudan accuses Abu Dhabi of deploying Colombian mercenaries

The Sudanese government, backed by the national army, has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of sponsoring and financing Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group at the heart of Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Since April 2023, clashes between......

UN representative praises Morocco’s role in supporting dialogue in Libya

The United Nations Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, praised Morocco’s commitment to fostering dialogue among Libyan parties during her visit to Rabat on Monday. After meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African......

Xi and Putin joke about immortality at Beijing parade

During a symbolic moment at a massive military parade in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught on camera discussing the possibility of living forever. The exchange took place as Xi, Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walked side by side on a red......

NATO expects Paris meeting to clarify security commitment for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated on Wednesday that Thursday’s meeting in Paris of the volunteer coalition will “clarify” European countries’ commitment to providing security guarantees for Ukraine, pending the contribution of the United States. “I expect to have,......

Thailand Tycoon leads race to become prime minister

Tycoon-turned-politician Anutin Charnvirakul has taken the lead in Thailand’s chaotic race for the premiership following tense political negotiations. The leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, best known for championing medical cannabis legalization, has received conditional support from......

Climate Change: Guterres urges to maintain 1.5-Degree limit

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for maintaining the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a commitment made under the Paris Agreement in 2015. “As the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, the world must act faster to......