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Moroccan Cyclist Makes History, Joins Israeli Team

Moroccan cyclist Mehdi Choukri has broken the taboo as he has become the first Moroccan sportsman to sign with an Israeli team. The 23-year old athlete has joined the Israeli Cyclists Academy, one of Israeli international cycling teams. Choukri is touted as one of the best cyclists of his generation. The former Dimension Data for […]

Pressure Mounting Inside U.S. Congress for Branding Polisario Terror Organization

The U.S. bipartisan draft legislation introduced by congressman Joe Wilson for designating Polisario Foreign terrorist organization (FTO) is gaining momentum with the support of a growing number of U.S. lawmakers. Republican Congressman Zack Nun (Iowa) has joined lately the list of Representatives sponsoring the “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act” to impose sanctions against the Algeria-backed separatist […]

Tanger Med emerges as strategic hub amid global shipping crisis

Tanger Med is emerging as a key stabilizing hub as global shipping disruptions force carriers to reroute vessels around Africa, extend transit times and impose sharp freight surcharges. Port officials and operators say the hub’s position at the Atlantic–Mediterranean crossroads is reinforcing its role in absorbing redirected flows, even as the global crisis drives costs […]