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Morocco earthquake death toll mounts to 1,037
Rabat: The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night has risen to 1,037, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday. The earthquake has also injured at least…
- Middle East
Earthquake: Arab nations offer condolences to Morocco
Arab countries expressed their condolences and solidarity with Morocco on Saturday, September 9, for the victims of the devastating earthquake that killed 632 people. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas…
- Middle East
UAE to set up air bridge to deliver aid to Morocco’s earthquake victims
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the setting up of an air bridge to transport urgent relief aid to those affected by the deadly earthquake…
- India
India reaches out to assist nationals in quake-hit Morocco
New Delhi: India has reached out to offer assistance to its nationals in Morocco, which was hit by a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least 632 people dead and over 150…
- World
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Morocco earthquake
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in a massive earthquake in Morocco. He also offered assistance to the North African country. “Extremely pained by the…
- Middle East
FIFA 23 introduces Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina wearing hijab
Moroccan footballer Nouhaila Benzina has become the first player to wear a headscarf in a FIFA 23 video game. In the latest major update for FIFA 23, called Game Update 16, EA…
- Middle East
Moroccan man gets 5-year jail for criticising King over ties with Israel
Rabat: A Moroccan man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sharing posts criticising the King Mohammed VI on Facebook for normalising ties with Israel, AFP reported. Said Boukioud, 48,…
- Middle East
Palestine envoy welcomes Morocco’s support for Palestinian cause
Rabat: Palestinian Ambassador to Morocco Jamal Choubki has welcomed Morocco’s support for the Palestinian cause and for establishing an independent Palestinian state. Choubki made the remarks after King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco’s…
- World
Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear headscarf at World Cup
Moroccan defender, Nouhaila Benzina has made history on Sunday, July 30, by becoming the first-ever player to wear a headscarf at a FIFA Women’s World Cup during their 1-0 win over South Korea. For…
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Fever pitch excitement as Morocco becomes first team from Arab nations in FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Lionesses of the Atlas Mountains have set out to hunt down their prey. Will they succeed or will their prey manage to escape their clutches? The Lionesses being referred to are the…
- Middle East
Morocco, Israel ink MoU to strengthen cooperation in health sector
Rabat: Morocco and Israel have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the health sector. The MoU was signed between Moroccan Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb and the Israeli…
- Sports
Achraf Hakimi’s divorce: Wife seeks half fortune, discovers he owns nothing, say reports
Footballer Achraf Hakimi’s world is rocked as his wife, Hiba Abouk, filed for divorce and demanded half of his property, several media reports stated. However, in a surprising turn of events, the…
- Middle East
Morocco to join Spain and Portugal’s 2030 World Cup bid: report
Madrid: Spain and Portugal will look to strengthen their candidacy to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup finals by adding Morocco to their bid, according to reports. Spanish sports paper Diario AS…