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Albares reaffirms Morocco-Spain customs cooperation amid far-right criticism

Amid growing speculation over the status of border trade between Spain and Morocco, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares clarified that the customs posts at Ceuta and Melilla remain operational and have not been closed permanently. Speaking from Santander, Albares responded to claims—mainly......

Migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta as officials warn enclave is overwhelmed

Around 100 people, including several children, attempted to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, amid warnings that the enclave’s reception system is overwhelmed and close to collapse. Recent weeks have seen an increase in crossings, with......

Wildfire in southern France burns 10,000 hectares and injures several

A massive wildfire of unprecedented intensity continues to rage across the Corbières mountains in southern France, consuming over 10,000 hectares of vegetation and leaving at least nine people injured, one of them in critical condition, according to local authorities. The blaze began around 4:00......

South Korea dismantles loudspeakers to ease border tensions with North Korea

South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along its border with North Korea, a move aimed at reducing tensions as Seoul's new administration seeks to restore trust with its neighbor. The loudspeakers, which previously broadcast K-pop and news reports into the North, were silenced earlier this......

Spanish drivers turn to Morocco for low-cost car repairs

Thousands of Spanish drivers are flocking to Morocco for vehicle repairs, drawn by dramatically lower costs for labor and parts. The trend has grown rapidly as drivers combine holidays with essential maintenance, capitalizing on Morocco’s affordable and efficient automotive services. A booming......

Revolut eyes Morocco for expansion amid fintech growth in North Africa

Europe’s largest digital bank, Revolut, is preparing to enter the Moroccan market, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The British fintech giant has appointed Amine Berrada, former operations director for Uber in Southern and Eastern......

Cambodia and Thailand reach ceasefire to end deadly border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a critical step toward resolving a violent border conflict that has escalated in recent weeks. The ceasefire, announced at peace negotiations in Malaysia on Monday, will take effect at midnight local time. Malaysian......

Moroccan authorities intercept 4.3 tons of cannabis in international smuggling attempt

Security officials at the Tanger Med port successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 4.3 tons of cannabis, hidden in a fruit shipment, aboard a Moroccan-registered freight truck destined for Europe. The joint operation, conducted by police and customs teams, uncovered the concealed drugs during a routine......

Egyptian aid trucks enter Gaza amid Israeli tactical pause

On Sunday, an Egyptian media outlet close to the government reported that humanitarian aid trucks had begun to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, amid an Israeli-declared “tactical pause” in fighting to allow for the delivery of relief supplies. According to Al-Qahera......