For the first time since 1973, an Algerian military convoy has crossed into neighbouring Niger, after parliamentary approval was given for the deployment of the army beyond the country’s borders. In agreement with Nigerien authorities, the troops have begun securing oil-tanker convoys and protectin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first day of the Sixth World Conference on International Arbitration featured four specialised sessions addressing key developments in international arbitration, including the relationship between the judiciary and arbitral institutions, innovation in arbitral proceedings, investme»»»

Police found the victim critically injured during a raid targeting her husband in Tunisia Tunisia: A 22-year-old mother of three has died after a violent assault allegedly carried out by her husband at their home in Tunisia, with the suspect also reported to have died after being taken into custody»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian flag was raised in the territory of Western Sahara controlled by the Polisario Front in gratitude for Russia's position on the Western Sahara conflict in the UN Security Council, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, head of the Polisario Front delegation that visited Moscow this s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts to support families affected by floods and those most in need in Morocco. With support from generous donors, it carried out a food relief campaign in Tata Province, benefiting approximately 9,744 people. Qatar Charity di»»»

The 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission ⁠in the disputed Western ​Sahara region came to an end Sunday after the Security Council failed to ​renew its mandate. Morocco, which claims the region as its own, welcomed the decision, while its opponents from the Algeria-backed Polisario Front called »»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) will conduct a phased withdrawal of peacekeepers and equipment, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. On Saturday, MINURSO's mandate expired after not being renewed by the UN Security Counc»»»

MADRID: Spain has returned to Morocco more than a dozen sub-Saharan African and Asian migrants who reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and were turned down for asylum, the first deportation of its kind from the enclave since a mass border crossing in July. The Interior Ministry said the group had »»»

Celebrating the art of Moroccan Zellige and gypsum craftsmanship through interiors Art Maze, a UAE-based specialist in authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and bespoke architectural interior solutions, proudly highlights its contribution to Bab Mansour, bringing the richness of traditional Moroccan art»»»

TINDOUF: At 51, Binina Mohamed is as old as the conflict that drove her from the Western Sahara region into a refugee camp in southern Algeria, where she has spent her life among tens of thousands of others facing a similar fate. The confrontation over her native land, often described as Africa’s l»»»

CASABLANCA, Morocco: The UN’s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, as a result of a US-Russia standoff at UN headquarters over the territory’s future. The end of the mission raises concerns about stability in the region. Rich in »»»

CASABLANCA, Morocco: The UN’s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, as a result of a US-Russia standoff at UN headquarters over the territory’s future. The end of the mission raises concerns about stability in the region. Rich in »»»

NOUAKCHOTT: Mauritania’s navy has rescued 134 people on a boat trying to get to Spain’s Canary Islands, the military said in a statement on Sunday. The migrants — 118 men, 14 women and two children, of different nationalities — were picked up off the coast from the port city of Nouadhibou on Saturd»»»

Rights groups demand release of cartoonist convicted under strict speech laws Rabat: A Moroccan court sentenced a young cartoonist to four years in prison for "insulting the king" over caricatures he drew of King Mohammed VI, his lawyer said Sunday. Lawyer Farouk Mehdaoui said 22-year-old Yasser Mo»»»

Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened on Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first-ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, the first Olympic »»»

JEDDAH: A nine-volume encyclopedia published by King Abdulaziz Public Library aims to strengthen children’s national identity and introduce them to Saudi Arabia’s history, geography and cultural diversity. The “Encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia for Children and Young People,” designed for readers aged 9»»»

Tunis, Oct. 31 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Central Organization for Financial Control, headed by its President Mohammad Omar Qadid, participated in the closing regional conference of the “Sharaka 2” project and the launch of the new phase of “Sharaka 3,” organized by the Netherlands Court of A»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission, which was charged with helping to prepare a referendum on the future of the mineral-rich territor»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Fire Station will present the inaugural edition of Artists Intensive Study Programme (AISP)exhibition, curated by Fire Station Artistic Director Wael Shawky. On view from November 8, 2026 to February 6, 2027, the exhibition will feature new projects developed by 22 artists»»»

Doha: President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe affirmed that football in Africa is undergoing major structural transformations that have enhanced its commercial value and investment appeal internationally. He indicated that substantial investments in African foot»»»

RIYADH: Morocco is preparing an 8 billion Moroccan dirham ($815 million) expansion of the Tanger Med industrial port complex, further bolstering its Mediterranean cargo-handling and energy infrastructure as Nador West Med’s first terminal nears opening. King Mohammed VI reviewed both projects on Oc»»»

Global energy shift: Solar outpaces nuclear despite shrinking US policy support Solar has passed nuclear as a source of the world’s electricity. In 2025, solar plants produced 2,778 terawatt-hours (TWh), about 13 percent more than the world’s reactors. A decade earlier the picture was reversed: sol»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»

Tribune News Network Lusail A Prologue of 11.12km will kickstart proceedings in the Qatar International Baja before the official ceremonial start at the Lusail International Circuit on Thursday afternoon. An impressive field of cars, motorcycles and quads, competing in the penultimate rounds of the»»»

QNA Doha The Cabinet has approved a draft law amending certain provisions of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority law, aiming to modernise financial market regulations, strengthen investor protection, and enhance transparency. The Cabinet also commendedHis Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar S»»»

The Cabinet also commended HH the Amir’s meetings in Moscow on Tuesday with President Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. Furthermore, the Cabinet noted His Highness’s meeting in Tashkent with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat M»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrah»»»

TradeEuropeEU's 'Made in Europe' plan unnerves global auto suppliersNik MartinIn shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake. https:/»»»

Doha, Qatar: Forty-five motorcycle riders and eight quad entrants make up the impressive FIM side of the stunning entry list for this weekend’s Qatar International Baja. They will tackle the demanding two-day route through the northern, central and southern Qatar deserts ahead of the registered cre»»»

UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh gains GCC backing in race for UN secretary-general role UAE veteral diplomat Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, 48, envisions a "strong, renewed" United Nations. She wants the world body created in 1945, shortly after World War II, to be "more responsive" to young people. That's the centrepi»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Commission proposed a major expansion of the powers of the EU border agency Frontex on Tuesday, ​including giving it the capacity to act beyond EU territory, in the aftermath of the massive rush to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last summer. The proposal would significantly exp»»»

Zurich: The FIFA has announced a series of venue inspection visits to Morocco, Portugal and Spain during November and December 2026, as part of the ongoing planning process for the FIFA World Cup 2030. The FIFA delegation will include representatives from key operational areas, who will visit candi»»»

Moscow, Oct.27 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - Trade with the African continent continues to grow. It reached US$ 27 billion in 2025, with the majority of this trade taking place with North African countries."Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are...»»»

UNITED NATIONS: Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, leaving millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, a UN-backed inquiry reported Monday. The inquiry also found evidence that Russia rec»»»

Algeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers »»»

JERUSALEM: Billionaire American investor Bill Ackman on Sunday said that ​Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich should not serve in Israel’s next government, saying the two far-right politicians had caused enormous damage to the country’s reputation. The public intervention by the prominent hedge fu»»»

ALGIERS, Algeria: Algeria’s upper house of parliament on Sunday approved a proposal to deploy troops to neighboring Niger to “protect energy facilities,” a senator speaking on condition of anonymity told AFP. Any overseas deployment would mark a first since Algiers sent troops to support Egypt duri»»»

One striking thing about US President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this past week is how isolated he was in making this call. The Israeli Prime Minister has become a widely detested figure worldwide following Israel’s war in Gaza—where Israel committed war»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday during a procedural session held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). In his acceptance speech, Al-Otaibi said his election reflect»»»

A Google-backed programme will teach millions of children to use the internet safely Abu Dhabi: As the digital world evolves rapidly, the UAE is stepping up efforts to protect children from online threats and promote safe, responsible internet use. The approach brings together government entities, »»»

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion Dubai: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th editio»»»

UAE launches new diplomatic strategy, celebrates Foreign Affairs Excellence Awardees Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the launch of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategy 2027–2029 and honoured the winners of the sixth edition o»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy is expected to maintain steady growth despite the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) keeping its growth forecasts for the Kingdom unchanged while sharply downgrading its outlook for the wider region.In its October 20»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron has slammed as “stupid” and “unacceptable” remarks by foreign leaders about the unrest gripping France, in an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump, who blamed the violence on Paris’ lax border policies. France has been rocked by some of its worst riots in yea»»»

CUETA, Spain: Mari Carmen Mata remains furious with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over his response to the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta, a crisis complicating the Socialist leader’s bid for re-election next month. “We want nothing to do with him,” the 58-year-old nursing assistant told »»»

Operation Confrontation Ghost also thwarted more than 123 million online scam attempts Abu Dhabi: The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost has identified more than US$39 billion in funds and digital assets linked to fraudulent activities and thwarted over 123.71 million online fraud attempts world»»»

MADRID: Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a “dictator” in a visit to Madrid on Wednesday, urging voters to oust the Socialist leader in upcoming elections. It was yet another barb by Milei against his nemesis Sanchez, a global progressive star »»»