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Syria arrests former Assad-era general as accountability drive expands

Syrian security authorities have announced the arrest of former Major General Ahmed Mohammad Ismail, a senior officer who served in the Republican Guard under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The detention is part of a broader campaign by Syria’s new authorities targeting former military and......

Romania scrambles F-16 jets after aerial target enters airspace near Ukraine border

Romania deployed two F-16 fighter jets after a series of aerial targets were detected near its border with Ukraine, including one object that briefly entered Romanian airspace before returning toward Ukrainian territory. The incident, reported overnight between August 12 and 13, highlights the continuing......

Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath appointed for Argentina vs. England World Cup semi-final

FIFA has appointed Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, recognizing his consistent performances and growing reputation among the world's top match officials. Elfath, 44, will be assisted by fellow......

Turkish journalist arrested over “misleading information” charges

A journalist working for the Turkish opposition newspaper Birgün has been arrested on charges of spreading “misleading information,” in a case that has renewed concerns about press freedom in Turkey. The reporter, İsmail Arı, was detained in the northern province of Tokat while traveling......

Pakistan: Death toll from suicide bombing at wedding rises to six

The death toll from a suicide bombing that struck a wedding gathering in northwestern Pakistan has risen to six, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as concerns grow over persistent militant violence in the region. According to emergency services officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, one of......

Morocco defeats Cameroon to secure CAN 2025 semifinal spot

Morocco triumphed with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 quarterfinals, marking their first advancement to the semifinals in 21 years. The Atlas Lions showcased a masterful performance, blending tactical discipline and clinical execution to delight the home......

Morocco U17 to face Brazil in high-stakes World Cup quarterfinal

Morocco’s U-17 national team is set to clash with Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday at Pitch Seven in Doha. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:45 GMT+1. This marks a historic opportunity for Morocco, aiming to advance to the semifinals for the first time in the tournament’s......

U17 World Cup: Ismaïl El Aoud named man of the match after Morocco’s victory against Mali

Moroccan youngster Ismaïl El Aoud has been named Man of the Match by FIFA’s technical panel following Morocco’s thrilling 3–2 win over Mali in the U17 World Cup round of 16. The victory sends the Atlas Cubs into the quarterfinals, where they will face football powerhouse Brazil. El......

Morocco powers past Saudi Arabia to reach Islamic Solidarity Games futsal final

Morocco’s national futsal team secured a spot in the final of the Islamic Solidarity Games after defeating Saudi Arabia 6–3 in a thrilling semi-final held in Riyadh. The match, part of the sixth edition of the Games running until November 21, showcased intense competition between two evenly......