2024 International Day of Argania: The Argan Tree’s Past And Present – OpEd

Morocco Outraged as Netanyahu's Provocative Map Blunder Disrespects Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued an apology after a map displayed during a French TV interview excluded the Western Sahara from Morocco's borders, causing an uproar in the North African kingdom. The incident has highlighted the sensitive nature of territorial disputes in the region and Israel’s stance on Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. #Netanyahu #Israel #Morocco #WesternSahara #TerritorialDisputes #Sovereignty #Apology #MapControversy #NorthAfrica #GazaConflict #Rafah #AbrahamAccords #USPolicy #InternationalRelations #MiddleEastPolitics ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.95~

Asylum seeker sentenced to life for revenge terror killing

A Moroccan asylum seeker has been sentenced to life in jail for murder, with a minimum term of 45 years, at Teesside Crown Court. In October last year, 45-year-old Ahmed Alid stabbed Iranian Christian convert Javed Nouri at the house he was sharing with other asylum seekers before looking for more victims in Hartlepool town centre. He then stabbed and killed 70-year-old Terence Carney who was out for his regular early morning walk. Alid told police he had committed his crimes out of “revenge” for Israel killing children in the Palestinian conflict. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne

The annual re-plastering of Mali's Great Mosque of Djenne, the world's largest mud-brick building and on UNESCO's Danger list since 2016, helps maintain its integrity.

This Day in History: William Shakespeare Is Born

This Day in History:, William Shakespeare Is Born. April 23, 1564. The most-performed dramatist of all-time was most likely born on this day in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Little is known about Shakespeare's early years, mainly because of his unremarkable living situation. He would have studied Latin and the classics in grammar school, but Shakespeare received no university education. Instead, he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18, who gave birth to their first child six months later. Shakespeare emerged as a playwright of note in London in the 1590s. Over the next twenty years, he would pen some of the most significant works of the English language, including 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'King Lear.'. Shakespeare died in the place of his birth, on the day he is thought to have been born, in 1616

Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion Investment in Leading UAE Technology Firm

Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm. Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm. 'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. . 'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. . The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join technology holding company G42's board of directors. The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join technology holding company G42's board of directors. The UAE's national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the current chairman of G42's board of directors. . In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft said the deal “was developed in close consultation with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”. In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft said the deal “was developed in close consultation with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”. G42, which runs data centers in the Middle East and elsewhere, has built the world's leading Arabic-language AI model, Jais. . According to Microsoft, G42 will move its AI applications and services over to the U.S. tech giant's cloud computing platform. . According to Microsoft, G42 will move its AI applications and services over to the U.S. tech giant's cloud computing platform. . The deal will also look to bring digital infrastructure to regions that G42 has already established a presence, including the Middle East and Africa. 'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that the company was closely tied to the Chinese government. 'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that the company was closely tied to the Chinese government. Prior to Microsoft's investment, the company reportedly faced allegations of spying for its connection to a mobile phone app identified as spyware. The tech company also faced accusations that it gathered genetic material from U.S. users for the Chinese government. . The tech company also faced accusations that it gathered genetic material from U.S. users for the Chinese government.

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.

Seven boats carrying more than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.