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Colombian authorities arrest alleged leader of Italian mafia’s Latin American operations

Colombian authorities have detained Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged senior figure in the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia, accused of orchestrating large-scale cocaine shipments and managing trafficking routes to Europe. Palermo, also known as “Peppe,” was apprehended in Bogotá during......

158 arrests in international operation targeting human trafficking and exploitation

Nearly 1,200 potential victims of human trafficking have been identified in a large-scale international operation involving law enforcement from 43 countries, Interpol announced on Friday, July 11. The operation led to the arrest of 158 suspects in June and focused on combating sexual exploitation, forced......

Morocco aims to secure five-month wheat stock amid price drop

Morocco is leveraging declining global wheat prices to bolster its reserves and meet domestic demand for the next three to five months. The move comes as the country continues to grapple with the effects of a persistent six-year drought. Capitalizing on lower wheat prices Abdelkader El Alaoui, President......

Spaniards favor China over the US in shifting global perceptions

New survey results from Spain reveal a significant realignment in public opinion, with a growing preference for China over the United States. The findings, part of the Real Instituto Elcano Barometer on public opinion, shed light on attitudes toward global powers, defense policies, and international......

Brics nations advance de-dollarization, reshaping global financial order

A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking......

UPF partners with Arizona State University to establish American International Institute in Fez

The Private University of Fez (UPF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to launch the American International Institute, a new center for dual-degree education in Morocco. The institute, set to open on July 9, 2025, aims to provide high-quality, English-language......

Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services......