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Syria welcomes Trump’s sanctions relief as a historic step

Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa praised US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it both bold and historic. In a televised speech, Sharaa described the move as a vital step toward easing the suffering of Syrians, fostering national recovery, and promoting regional......

Heavy rain brings significant water relief to Draa-Tafilalet region

Recent heavy rains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken Morocco, although experts caution that it is insufficient to address the country's ongoing water crisis. The Guir-Ziz-Rheris Water Basin Agency reported that the rainfall between April 11 and 13 delivered approximately 24.18 million......

ICJ to review Israel's legal duties in Palestinian territories

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled public hearings from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to issue an advisory opinion on Israel's legal responsibilities regarding UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings are the result of a UN General Assembly resolution passed......

Heavy rain boosts Morocco's dams amid ongoing water crisis

Recent heavy rainfall has provided a significant reprieve for Morocco's water reservoirs, notably the Oued El Makhazine dam, which has reached full capacity. This achievement brings the total number of fully filled dams under the Loukkos Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHL) to four, as reported by the Directorate......

Morocco's water reserves bolster agriculture after heavy rains

Morocco has witnessed a significant uptick in rainfall from September 2024 to March 19, 2025, recording a total of 113.9 mm. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted that this figure marks an 88.1% increase over last year's rainfall of just 60 mm, although it still falls short of the national......

Qatar Charity supports 34,400 flood victims in Morocco’s Tata region

In September 2024, southeastern Morocco faced catastrophic flooding, resulting in the loss of 18 lives and leaving four individuals unaccounted for. This disaster was compounded by a subsequent incident in which floodwaters claimed an additional 10 lives when a bus was swept away. Doha-based Qatar Charity......

Promising new compound offers an alternative to cannabis for pain relief

Researchers may have discovered a groundbreaking solution for pain management that avoids addiction and side effects. Currently, opioids play a significant role in pain treatment worldwide; however, their prolonged use poses serious risks of addiction and adverse effects. As medical cannabis gains traction,......

Catalonia Secures Partial Debt Relief Agreement with the Spanish Government

The leader of Esquerra Republicana (ERC), Oriol Junqueras, announced on Monday that his party has reached an agreement with the Spanish government to forgive 22% of Catalonia’s debt from the Autonomous Liquidity Fund (FLA). According to Junqueras, this debt relief amounts to €17.1 billion,......

Israel severs ties with UNRWA amid mounting Gaza crisis

Israel has announced its decision to cut ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), accusing some of its employees of involvement in the October 7, 2023 events and allowing Hamas to use its facilities. The Israeli government alleged that UNRWA harbored Hamas......