Moroccan authorities are evacuating 50,000 residents of Ksar el-Kebir due to the threat of flooding. The reason is a critical rise in the water level of the Loukkos River after prolonged rains and the release of water from the dam.
A Spanish rescue vessel escorted the Chariot Tide tanker, which is under EU sanctions for carrying Russian oil, to the port of Tanger-Med in Morocco. The ship's engine had broken down, and it was drifting in international waters.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
Donald Trump is developing a project for an international organization called the "Peace Council," which will be an alternative to the UN. Countries wishing to obtain a permanent seat must contribute $1 billion.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join the Peace Council being established by US President Donald Trump. This Council is positioned as a competitor to the UN, although it was initially intended to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
The Ukrainian national football team dropped from 28th to 30th place in the FIFA ranking, as it did not play any official matches. However, in the UEFA ranking, the national team remains in 14th place.
The head coach of the Senegalese national team protested against the inadequate security arrangements for the team upon their arrival in Rabat. The footballers were left without security escort, which exposed them to danger.
In Algeria, parliament supported a bill recognizing the 130-year French occupation as a war crime, demanding compensation and apologies. The document criminalizes the approval of colonialism and obliges France to deactivate nuclear test sites.
The European Union has agreed on a new law that allows migrant applications to be processed outside the EU and simplifies deportations. This expands the list of "safe third countries" and limits the possibilities of obtaining asylum in the European Union.
Five people have been arrested in Bavaria on suspicion of preparing a potential attack on a Christmas market in the Dingolfing-Landau district. A 56-year-old Egyptian national called for an attack using a vehicle, and three Moroccans and a Syrian agreed to participate.
Two four-story residential buildings collapsed in a Moroccan city, killing 22 people. Sixteen people were injured, and an investigation into the cause of the collapse has been launched.
In January-October 2025, Ukraine increased its imports of tomatoes to 81. 8 thousand tons and cucumbers to 109.6 thousand tons. Turkey traditionally remains the largest supplier of both crops.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
As a result of anti-government protests in Mexico, 100 police officers and 20 civilians were injured. The demonstrations, organized by "Sombrero Movement" and "Mexican Generation Z", were aimed against instability, corruption and the government's policy on drug cartels.
US President Donald Trump stated that Kazakhstan will join the "Abraham Accords," which entails establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. This step, though symbolic, aims to give impetus to the agreements, which have been paused due to the war in Gaza.
Kazakhstan will become a party to the Abraham Accords, which Washington views as a revival of the diplomatic process after the war between Israel and Hamas. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Washington, where an official announcement is expected.
20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.
Spanish police have arrested seven people who stole more than 1,100 chairs from restaurants in Madrid and its suburbs over two months. The stolen chairs, worth 60,000 euros, were resold in Spain, Morocco, and Romania.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after army units joined protesters. A diplomatic source said Rajoelina refused to resign, and France denied helping him escape.
Elections are underway in Cameroon, where 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, intends to extend his stay in power. The election results are expected to be announced within the next 15 days.
The Ukrainian youth national football team suffered its first defeat at the World Cup, losing to Spain 0:1 in the 1/8 final match. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals on October 11 against the winner of the Colombia - South Africa pair.
"Generation Z" protests against corruption and social inequality have swept across Morocco, including Casablanca and Marrakech. Three people were shot dead by gendarmes during an attempt to storm their brigade, and 409 people were arrested.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
Anastasiia Bondarieva won third place at the Grand Prix of the international equestrian competition CSI 4★-W in Tetouan, Morocco. She cleared obstacles 155 cm high.
From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.
In 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, there is a recorded increase in cancer incidence among women. This is linked to rising average temperatures, air pollution, and other factors.
The conclave of cardinals continues in the Vatican to elect a new Pope. Today they will vote four times, increasing the chances of electing the 267th pontiff.
The governing body of football in South America, CONMEBOL, has officially proposed to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the 100th anniversary of the competition. The idea belongs to the president of the Uruguayan Football Federation.
In February 2025, nine Ukrainian book shelves were opened in six countries around the world. New locations appeared in Greece, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Morocco.
