The eighth Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions commenced today in Astana, Kazakhstan, uniting over 100 delegations from 60 countries to promote dialogue, tolerance, and cooperation among diverse religions and cultures. A global platform for interfaith harmony Chaired by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,......

At least 50 Sudanese refugees lost their lives on Sunday in a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Tobrouk, in eastern Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. The accident, which also left 24 others rescued, highlights the ongoing risks migrants face while attempting dangerous sea crossings. The tragedy......

On September 10, 2025, Dutch health authorities issued an alert through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF), numbered 2025.6942, regarding the presence of metals in a batch of cherry tomatoes exported from Morocco. The batch in question was immediately removed from the market as per the usual protocol for non-compliant......

The Arab-Islamic Summit convened in Doha following Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Qatar, gathering nations from the Middle East, Gulf, and beyond to address the escalating regional crisis. Leaders from Syria, Kuwait, Türkiye, Pakistan, India, and others joined Qatar, Lebanon, and Iran, countries directly impacted by Israeli actions,......

At a meeting in Tunis on September 17, 2025, Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation between Arab central banks to confront the global political, economic, and commercial shocks currently affecting the world. Speaking on the sidelines of the 49th regular session of the Council......

Casablanca is set to host the much-anticipated 2025 edition of the WeCasablanca 10KM International, with approximately 15,000 local and international runners expected to participate on September 28. This renowned urban race, recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), continues to build on the momentum generated......

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) have joined forces in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. They aim to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians facing critical shortages of food and medical supplies. This civilian-led maritime initiative is set to depart from Catania, Italy,......

Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase the value of global goods and services trade by nearly 40% by 2040, driven by productivity gains and cost reductions, according to a new report from the World Trade Organization (WTO). "This new report comes amidst the worst disruptions the global trading system has faced in 80 years,"......

Bridging the language gap in cybersecurity BEAMTEL, a Moroccan company specializing in 5G security and critical infrastructure protection, has unveiled CyberPlatform, the country’s first cybersecurity awareness platform fully available in Arabic. Founded by Tibari Jlil, this initiative aims to make digital safety knowledge more accessible......

Iran has dismissed recent U.S. criticisms regarding its missile program as "nonsense," following remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described the program as an "unacceptable risk." "Its statements are nonsense," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei in a press briefing......

In a unique gesture marking Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom, a pub near Kensington Olympia in London has temporarily rebranded itself as “The Trump Arms.” This move celebrates the historic occasion of the 45th U.S. President’s visit while reflecting the landlord’s admiration and continued......

Spain, a global tourism powerhouse, has long grappled with the challenges of overtourism. Rising discontent among residents over overcrowding, inflated rental prices, and disruptive visitor behavior has persisted in major cities. Despite this, Spanish authorities are now shifting their focus toward attracting a different kind of traveler,......

The European Commission proposed a new set of sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, responding to the "untenable" situation in Gaza. However, these unprecedented measures since the start of the Israel-Hamas war are unlikely to gain approval from the EU's 27 member states. The proposal includes targeted sanctions against two......