
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is "entirely open" for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the Middle East ceasefire. Araghchi did not specify whether this referred to the ten-day truce between the Israeli army and Hezbollah, which began Thursday evening in Lebanon, or the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, theoretically ending on April 22. US President Donald Trump welcomed Iran's announcement, calling it a key point in negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the war. Following the news, European stock markets surged, with Paris up 2.01%, Frankfurt 2.23%, Milan 1.67%, and London 0.40%. Oil prices simultaneously plunged, with Brent crude falling 10.42% to $89.03 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropping 11.11% to $84.17 per barrel. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described direct talks with Israel as "crucial," while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the military operation in Lebanon was "not over." Russia expressed support for the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, hoping it would lead to lasting agreements. Three Iranian oil tankers, carrying five million barrels of crude oil, exited the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first since the US blockade on Iranian ports. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz, and Giorgia Meloni ahead of a videoconference summit with about thirty "non-belligerent" participants to secure t
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Must ReadMorocco is preparing to submit three periodic human rights reports to UN committees, covering the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This initiative aims to strengthen Morocco's credibility within the international human rights system. Mohamed El Habib Belkouch, the interministerial delegate, emphasized the need to revise working methods to ensure reports accurately reflect state efforts and challenges, moving beyond a "showcase report" culture. The reports will cover an extended period of approximately ten years, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of national performance across legislative, operational, and programmatic levels. This period includes significant reforms such as the social protection framework law and revisions to the criminal procedure code, as well as responses to global health crises and natural disasters like the Al Haouz earthquake. The Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights DIDH has developed three thematic matrices to structure sectoral contributions, addressing specific questions from UN committees. For reports on civil and political rights and the rights of the child, Morocco will use a simplified procedure based on targeted question lists. A tight deadline requires ministerial contributions by early June 2026, with the final reports due to UN committees by the end of 2026 for review in 2027. Beyond these repo

In a new episode of "Hkayti," Dalila Mosbah shares her journey as a motorcycle enthusiast. She recounts the origins of her passion, how it became a significant part of her life, and memorable experiences from her trip on the iconic Route 66 in the United States. Mosbah also discusses the establishment of her association, "Miss Moto Maroc," highlights her athletic achievements, and expresses her future aspirations, including her dream motorcycle.

Nayef Aguerd, a player for Olympique de Marseille, is experiencing complications following surgery in March, though the official duration of his absence remains undetermined. This was stated by Habib Beye, the Senegalese coach of Olympique de Marseille, during a press conference. Beye mentioned that while Aguerd's operation was successful, he is now dealing with bone inflammation, and his return date is unknown. The medical staff at Olympique de Marseille has not yet established an exact timeline for his recovery, which will depend on his response to medical treatment and rehabilitation. Consequently, Olympique de Marseille will be without their central defender for the upcoming weeks. Aguerd's participation in the next FIFA World Cup for the Atlas Lions is also uncertain, with no confirmation yet available. He previously missed the Atlas Lions' first gathering under Mohamed Ouahbi, where Issa Diop and Chadi Riyad formed the central defense, with Redouane Halhal also featuring in one match.

Three Moroccan players have reached the semifinals of the Europa Conference League, while only one remains in the Europa League. In the Conference League, Yassine Gessime and Samir El Mourabet contributed to Strasbourg's historic qualification after a 4-0 victory over Mainz, overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit. El Mourabet played the entire match, with Gessime entering late. Chadi Riad helped Crystal Palace secure their spot despite a 2-1 second-leg loss to Fiorentina, following a 3-0 first-leg win. Ilias Akhomach also advanced with Rayo Vallecano after a strong performance. In the Europa League, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored and assisted for Real Betis, but his team was eliminated by Braga 4-2. Sofyan Amrabat had a difficult night for Betis, conceding a penalty. Amine El Ouazzani, who remained on the bench for Braga in that match, is the sole Moroccan representative left in the Europa League. With Achraf Hakimi in the Champions League, and El Ouazzani, El Mourabet, Gessime, Riad, and Akhomach in the Conference League, Moroccan players are well-represented in European club competition semifinals.