France coach Didier Deschamps trusts referees despite Argentinian officials overseeing their World Cup quarter-final vs. Morocco. He dismissed concerns about a potential rematch with Argentina, focusing on the immediate challenge. The match also follows controversy over a Paraguayan senator's racist remarks towards Mbappé.
A culinary journey reveals a shared Mediterranean identity through a simple chickpea flour batter, baked or fried into various dishes like cecina, farinata, panelle, karantika, kalinti, panisse, cade, and socca, demonstrating a history that transcends modern political borders.
Sanam Vakil of Chatham House states Gulf states remain reliant on the US for security but are uneasy with Washington's 'regime change-light strategy,' urging them to diversify defense relationships and manage diplomatic tracks amid an 'uncomfortable moment' with uncertain US policy and unpredictable Iran.
The 2026 World Cup begins with the USA facing Paraguay and Canada playing Bosnia and Herzegovina. North African teams Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia also prepare for their campaigns, aiming to build on past successes and overcome historical challenges.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with hosts USA facing Paraguay and Canada meeting Bosnia and Herzegovina. North African nations Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia also aim for strong performances, each with unique historical contexts and ambitions.
The US and Canada aim for perfect starts in the 2026 World Cup, facing Paraguay and Bosnia and Herzegovina respectively. Meanwhile, North African giants Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia prepare for unprecedented participation in the expanded tournament, each with unique historical ambitions and challenges.
Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia are set for a historic World Cup 2026 appearance, aiming to assert regional dominance. Morocco seeks to build on its 2022 success, Egypt targets its first win, Algeria aims to avenge past absences, and Tunisia hopes to break its group stage curse.
A record 8 MENA teams compete in World Cup 2026. Al Jazeera analyzes each team's chances, strengths, weaknesses, and predicts their tournament outcome.
Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, South Africa, and DR Congo aim to make an impact at World Cup 2026, challenging North Africa's historical dominance in African football.
Eight people were injured on Saturday when a car drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy. The driver, a man in his thirties, was arrested and brandished a knife after crashing into a shop window. Four of the injured are in serious condition.
A car deliberately drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring at least eight people on Saturday. The driver, a man in his thirties, was arrested after brandishing a knife. Four victims were seriously injured, two critically. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the incident 'extremely serious'.
Two US Army soldiers have gone missing in southwestern Morocco while on a recreational hike after participating in the annual African Lion military exercises. A joint search and rescue operation involving the United States, Morocco, and other partner nations is underway in mountainous desert terrain near Tan Tan.
Two US Army soldiers are missing in southwestern Morocco after disappearing during a recreational hike following the conclusion of the African Lion annual multinational military exercises. The incident occurred Saturday around 9pm near Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan. US, Moroccan and other participating forces have launched a joint search and rescue operation involving helicopters, ships, mountain rescue units and divers.
Brics’ inability to speak with one voice on the Middle East conflict has become a stern test of India’s leadership of the bloc, exposing the challenge of building consensus among its 10 members with divergent interests and concerns. The bloc could not agree on a common position on the war at a meeting of Brics officials to discuss Middle East and North Africa issues in New Delhi last week. Brics has long sought to present itself as a voice for the Global South as frustrations with the US-led...
Startups across the Middle East and North Africa secured over $29 million in funding over the past week, with deals spanning AI, fintech, gaming, and digital infrastructure. Saudi Arabia's Signit raised $15M series A, Oman's Fascano closed $10M, Egypt's Sinai.ai got $1.45M pre-seed, and UAE's Ray raised $1.2M seed. Austria's Speedinvest launched a MEA-focused fund backed by Mubadala and Qatar Investment Authority, while VAST Data raised $1B at a $30B valuation.
Analysis examines China's diplomatic role in the Middle East, arguing that despite limited concrete peace achievements, Beijing's strategy advances its regional interests and differentiates it from the US. Since 2016, China has consistently called for ceasefires and negotiations in conflicts from Syria to Palestine, with the 2023 Saudi-Iran normalization as the sole exception. Following the US-Iran ceasefire, Xi Jinping proposed a four-point peace plan and criticized American policy as risking a 'law of the jungle' approach.
