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Belgian Moroccan man dies after intervening to protect woman during Brussels tram attack

A 54-year-old Moroccan national living in Belgium, identified as Driss Atounane, has died after being violently attacked while intervening to protect a woman during an incident aboard a tram in Brussels. The entrepreneur, known locally as a respected figure in the Schaerbeek neighborhood, succumbed......

Throne Day: The Jewish Community of Marrakech-Safi Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Alaouite Throne

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors, the Moroccan Jewish Community of the Marrakech-Safi region held an official ceremony on Tuesday at the Museum of Water Civilization in Marrakech. Centered around loyalty, national......

UN secretary-general calls for stronger international support for Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to step up its political, economic and humanitarian support for Syria, stressing that sustained international engagement will be essential to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Speaking at......

Australian court upholds ruling against Pauline Hanson in Muslim senator discrimination case

An Australian federal court has rejected an appeal by right-wing politician Pauline Hanson, upholding a previous ruling that found she unlawfully discriminated against Muslim senator Mehreen Faruqi through a social media comment. A three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court of Australia unanimously......

Ghana advances mining law reform to tighten oversight and expand community participation

Ghana has taken another step toward overhauling its mining sector after the government approved amendments to the country's mining legislation for submission to Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve community involvement and combat illegal mining. The proposed reforms form......

UK commits £250 million to strengthen protection for Jewish communities and combat antisemitism

The UK government has announced a £250 million investment over the next three years to enhance security for Jewish communities and strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism, following a rise in attacks and growing concerns over community safety. The funding package includes expanded police protection,......

Hassan II Foundation: Nearly 1,000 Children from the Diaspora Discover Moroccan Cultural Heritage

The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) continues its commitment to strengthening the ties between younger generations of the diaspora and their home country. Through the 27th edition of its Cultural Stay, organized at the socio-cultural center in Kenitra, the institution welcomes......

Northern Ireland police arrest man over mosque effigy placed atop loyalist bonfire

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a 56-year-old man after a model mosque bearing anti-Islam messages was erected on top of a traditional loyalist bonfire in the village of Moygashel, intensifying concerns over sectarian and community tensions ahead of annual summer commemorations. Authorities......

Ahmed Toufiq: Over 2,200 Mosques Restored in Morocco Since 2010

The national program for the rehabilitation of closed mosques continues to unfold across the Kingdom. Presenting the progress of the projects to the House of Representatives, the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, stated that 2,200 mosques have been restored since the launch of this......