Keywords: Media


Morocco’s UPEP: Calls for Greater International Media Engagement Following Royal Cabinet Statement

The Union of Small Press Enterprises (UPEP) has called for stronger international media engagement following the Royal Cabinet’s latest statement on developments concerning the Moroccan Sahara, urging journalists and media organisations to expand their coverage of Morocco’s position through......

China Suspends La Liga TV Broadcasts: Kylian Mbappé’s Mao Zedong Controversy Triggers Fallout

China’s state-owned television network CCTV has followed through on its decision to suspend the broadcast of Spanish La Liga matches after comments made by French football star Kylian Mbappé sparked controversy over his reference to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The decision became......

Meta Reaches Settlement in Los Angeles Social Media Addiction Trial, Leaving Snapchat to Face Jury Alone

Meta has reached a confidential settlement with an 18-year-old plaintiff in a closely watched social media addiction case in Los Angeles, leaving Snap, the company behind Snapchat, as the sole defendant preparing to face a jury in the proceedings. The agreement was announced Friday by the plaintiff’s......

National Press Grand Prize 2026: Morocco Extends Application Deadline to November 10

Morocco has granted journalists additional time to enter the 2026 National Press Grand Prize, extending the application deadline to November 10. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication on Friday, October 30, aims to give media professionals more time to complete their......

Morocco Allocates MAD 247 Million to Press Support in 2027 as Direct Salary Aid Faces Reform

Morocco is preparing to overhaul its public funding model for the press, with the draft 2027 Finance Bill earmarking MAD 247 million for the press and publishing industries. The proposed allocation comes as the government moves towards replacing an exceptional support mechanism introduced during the......

Genie 4: How Google's New AI Model Could Transform Gaming, Film and Robotics

Google DeepMind is expanding the possibilities of generative artificial intelligence with Genie 4, a new world model designed to create realistic, interactive environments that users can modify while simulations are running. Announced on October 27, 2026, the technology introduces native audio generation,......

Morocco Confirms Mehdi Bensaid Retains Control of Communication Sector

Morocco has confirmed that the communication sector remains under the authority of Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, despite its removal from the official name of his ministry following the country's latest government restructuring. The clarification is set out in Decree No. 2.26.825, published on October......

Israel Elections 2026: Arab and Iranian Media Assess Netanyahu’s Political Future

Israel’s October 27, 2026, parliamentary elections have attracted close attention across the Middle East, with Arab and Iranian media examining not only the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also the potential influence of Arab voters and the implications of a possible change......

Kylian Mbappé Apologizes to China After Controversial Remarks Trigger Sponsor Fallout

French football star Kylian Mbappé has issued a public apology after comments about a viral internet meme involving former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked widespread criticism in China and prompted several companies to terminate their commercial partnerships with him. The Real Madrid forward......