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Romania to Receive 18 Dutch F-16 Jets for NATO Training Hub

The Netherlands has pledged to donate 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania by the close of 2025 for the symbolic price of just one euro. Romanian Defense Minister Ionu? Mo?teanu made the announcement on June 25 at a press conference in The Hague, held alongside President Nicu?or Dan shortly after the conclusion of the NATO summit.

The aircraft are not destined for combat use, but rather to serve a training purpose. Th

TikTok named Kenyas top misinformation platform report

A majority of survey respondents have said the app spreads false content, according to Reuters

TikTok has become the top source of false or misleading content in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025 released on Monday.

The research, surveying 2,007 Kenyans online between February and May 2025, highlighted the increasing role of social media ahead of the 2027 pr

(SP)U.S.-EAST RUTHERFORD-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-GROUP A-FC PORTO VS AL AHLY FC

(250624) -- EAST RUTHERFORD, June 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- FC Porto's Pepe (R) breaks through during the group A match between FC Porto of Portugal and Al Ahly FC of Egypt at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the United States, June 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Morocco condemns Iranian attack on Qatar

RABAT, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Morocco today strongly condemned the missile attack that targeted the sovereignty and airspace of the State of Qatar.

In a statement issued today, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Morocco expressed its full solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of anything that may threaten its security and the well-being of its citizens.

Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with Morocco's Institut Superieur de la Magistrature

DUBAI, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Superieur de la Magistrature of the Kingdom of Morocco to foster the exchange of legal knowledge and expertise through training programs and specialised seminars focusing on judicial and fields of mutual interest.

The agreement was signed during a remote meeting held in the presence of J

Union Minister Hardeep Puri, Irish PM Martin, Canadian Minister Anandasangaree pay tribute to victims of Kanishka bombing

Cork [Ireland], June 23 (ANI): On the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork in Ireland, to pay homage to the victims.

On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani

"India is natural extension of West Asia..make sure there is no widening of war": Expert Waiel Awwad on Israel-Iran conflict

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): West Asia expert and veteran journalist Waiel Awwad on Monday emphasised the critical importance of India in the region, particularly in light of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Awwad stressed that India must take a proactive role in preventing the conflict from widening, given its significant stakes in the region.

While speaking to ANI on India's position in the conflict, A

Domestic defence manufacturing reduced dependency on India's global imports from 11% to 4% over past 14 years: Report

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Traditionally heavily reliant on foreign suppliers for defence equipment, India has significantly reduced its dependence on defence imports over the last 14 years, marking a major shift in its defence strategy and policy.

According to a report by Kotak Mutual Fund, India, which in 2010 was the largest importer of defence equipment, slipped to fourth place in 2024.

In 2010,

EU, Britain reach post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar Border

BRUSSELS, 11th June, 2025 (WAM) - The European Union (EU) and Britain have agreed on the status of the overseas territory of Gibraltar, facilitating border crossings and resolving years of political uncertainty.

The territory has had its border arrangements with Spain as a significant point of contention since the United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the EU in 2016.

Under Wednesday's agreement, arriv

UAE leaders congratulate President of Portugal on National Day

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Min

Arab children's parliament joins child rights summit in Morocco

SHARJAH, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) took part in the 17th National Conference on Children's Rights, held in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Arab Parliament for the Child's delegation was led by the Secretary-General, Ayman Othman Al Barout, who delivered a speech during the opening session. He conveyed greetings from the Parliament's headquarters in Sharjah and praised Morocco's l

FNC highlights legislative role of parliaments in ensuring fair, ethical use of AI at Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum

RABAT, 24th May, 2025 (WAM) - The UAE participated in the Third Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum, organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and hosted in Marrakech by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco. Convened under the overarching theme "Unprecedented Economic, Trade and Energy Challenges - The Response of Regional Parliaments and the Private Sector," the Forum brings t

Aldar, EMSTEEL collaborate to construct Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Aldar has announced it will become the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement hydrogen-based steel rebar in a development project.

Supplied by EMSTEEL Group, the steel will significantly reduce carbon emissions during the construction of Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island.

The mosque, with a 1,595 sqm f

Yalla Group reports revenue of AED308.2 million in Q1 2025

DUBAI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Yalla Group Limited, the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, ending on 31st March.

The company reported quarterly revenue of AED308.2 million (US$83.9 million), a 6.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

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TAQA Morocco joins forces with Moroccan partners for accelerated development of large-scale power, water projects in Morocco

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2025 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) announced today that its subsidiary TAQA Morocco Group (TAQA Morocco), Morocco's leading independent power producer, which is listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange and in which Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) holds an 85.79% shareholding, has announced that it has, alongside Nareva, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Mada Group