RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Kingdom of Morocco will host the first International Conference dedicated to African victims of terrorism on December 2–3, 2025, a major event aimed at highlighting the human consequences of terrorism in Africa and strengthening support and resilience mechanisms across the continent.
Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the conference is an unprecedented initiative that places African victims of terrorism at the centre of the strategic debate on preventing and combating violent extremism.

The gathering in Rabat will bring together representatives of African governments, international and regional organisations, associations representing victims of terrorism, researchers and experts. Discussions will also focus on the crucial role played by survivors in prevention and resilience initiatives, through their testimonies, experience, and contributions to rebuilding affected communities.

Participants will address key issues such as the human impact of terrorism and the legal, institutional and socio-economic challenges involved in assisting victims. The event forms part of the partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, exemplified in particular by the opening in Rabat of the UNOCT Programme Office for Africa.

Now a leading continental platform, this office promotes an African approach to counter-terrorism based on solidarity, capacity-building and national ownership of public policies. With this initiative, Morocco reaffirms its commitment to a solidarity-driven, human-centered and inclusive approach to counter-terrorism, placing victims and their rights at the heart of regional and international action.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has been re-elected to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council during the 34th IMO Assembly in London, securing what the Transport Ministry described as “an excellent voting result” among candidate countries.

The ministry said the outcome strengthens Malta’s standing as a global maritime leader and reflects the trust placed in the country by the IMO’s 176 member states.

Minister for Transport Chris Bonett welcomed the result, calling Malta “a maritime nation” whose re-election confirms international recognition of its role as Europe’s largest ship registry and the world’s sixth-largest merchant fleet.

Bonett said the vote endorses the government’s maritime vision, including efforts to support the transition to net-zero emissions, improve seafarer training in developing states, and contribute to global maritime policy.

A renewed seat on the council will allow Malta to promote responsible shipping practices and reinforce its position as the Mediterranean’s leading maritime hub.

During the Assembly, Malta also announced a financial contribution to the IMO’s technical training fund, reaffirming its commitment to capacity building in developing maritime nations.

Malta has been elected to the IMO Council for 15 consecutive terms since joining the organisation in 1966.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Hansi Flick, nearly in tears and “comforted” by Raphinha: this was the moment captured on camera yesterday at the end of Barcelona’s 3–1 win over Alavés. The episode raised several questions and even concern within the Blaugrana environment, but club sources contacted by Mundo Deportivo “ruled out any issues” and assured that the German coach “was simply angry about a couple of situations that occurred during the match.”

Specifically, Flick ended the game “irritated with the fourth official,” Álvaro Canovas Garcia-Villarrubia, due to the red cards shown for dissent to goalkeeping coach José Ramón de la Fuente and assistant coach Marcus Sorg — both of whom will now miss the upcoming Liga match against Atlético Madrid.

According to MD, another factor that infuriated Flick was the penalty not awarded to Lamine Yamal in the first half.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – English football, and West Ham in particular, are mourning the death of Billy Bonds, who passed away this morning at the age of 79. Bonds is the club’s all-time appearance record holder (799 matches played) and captained the London side to FA Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1980. He spent 21 years as a player with the Hammers, from 1967 to 1988, and later managed the club from 1990 to 1994.

“Dad loved West Ham United and its wonderful fans with all his heart, and he treasured every moment of his time at the club,” his family wrote in a statement. “He will forever be in our hearts and dearly missed. It brings us comfort to know that his legacy will live on forever.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Julian Calero’s spell as Levante’s head coach has come to an end. The home defeat against Athletic Bilbao (0–2), the team’s fourth consecutive loss in La Liga, has cost the manager his job. Calero, who had been in charge since June 2024 and led Levante to promotion last May, leaves the team currently bottom of the standings alongside Real Oviedo, with 9 points from 14 matches. The Spanish club announced Calero’s dismissal on its official website.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s Gross Domestic Product rose to €6.345 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a 5.7% increase in nominal terms compared to a year earlier, according to new figures from the National Statistics Office. Growth in volume terms reached 3.0%, with a 2.6% rise in the GDP deflator indicating that price effects remain a key component of overall expansion.

The latest data point to a cooling in momentum. Gross value added contributed 2.1 percentage points to growth, down sharply from 4.4 points in the first quarter. Domestic demand added 1.6 points, while net exports contributed 1.5 points, signalling a shift toward foreign trade as the primary engine of expansion.

Service activities continued to dominate Malta’s economic structure, contributing 2.4 percentage points to GVA growth. Accommodation and food services posted a standout 12.4% increase, with trade and administrative support services also expanding. Industry provided a marginal boost, while agriculture and fishing detracted from growth.

Household consumption rose 3.2% and government spending increased 0.8%, but investment weakened. Gross fixed capital formation fell 1.4% in volume terms, with inventory accumulation offsetting declines in fixed assets.

Exports grew 3.9% and imports 3.1%, resulting in a positive net trade contribution—the reverse of recent quarters when domestic demand played a larger role.

On the income side, nominal GDP increased by €343.4 million, driven mainly by employee compensation and corporate operating surplus. Gross National Income reached €5.743 billion, underscoring a continued gap with GDP due to income flows to non-residents.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – As a deterrent against time-wasting, FIFA is considering introducing a new rule: a mandatory two-minute stay off the pitch for any player who requests medical staff intervention for an alleged injury. The idea was discussed by Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s head of referees, in an interview with Qatari radio station Al Kass, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The new rule will be tested at the Arab Cup, held in Qatar from 1 to 18 December. The goal is to discourage players who simulate injuries, as this would force their team to play with ten men for two minutes—unless the opposing player responsible for the foul is booked or sent off, or if the injured player is the goalkeeper.

FIFA is also reportedly considering additional measures to speed up the game, such as enforcing the 8-second limit for goalkeepers to put the ball back into play. Failure to comply would result in a corner kick for the opposing team. This rule was successfully tested at the recent Under-17 World Cup, where referees never found themselves needing to penalize goalkeepers.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – “Who mentioned Dybala? You’ll have to ask the journalist who reported that, because it’s not true.” Manuel Rui Costa, former Fiorentina and AC Milan star and current president of Benfica, thus dismisses rumors of Portuguese interest in the Argentine striker from Roma, who was coached by Mourinho at the Giallorossi, now coach of the Eagles.

According to “A Bola,” there have actually been informal contacts to explore the possibility of signing Dybala in January, but the financial conditions are not met: the Argentine earns around 6-7 million euros net per season, while at Benfica the salary cap is set at just over two million.

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MEXICO CITY (MEXICO) (ITALPRESS) – Sergio Ramos has decided to leave Monterrey once his contract expires at the end of the year.

According to El Chiringuito, the former Real Madrid defender will not renew his contract with Monterrey, which expires at the end of 2025, and will leave the club at the end of the Torneo de Apertura. However, it won’t be his last experience: despite being 39, Ramos has no intention of retiring.

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SAO PAULO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – A heroic Neymar. Despite the meniscus tear that, according to the Brazilian press, should have prevented him from playing for the final matchdays of the season, the 33-year-old former PSG striker played for Santos, making a decisive contribution with a goal and an assist in the 3-0 win over Sport Recife. A vital victory for Peixe, who leaves the relegation zone.

“Physically I’m fine, I’m gradually feeling better. This injury saddens and bothers me, but it’s nothing that can prevent me from playing. Now I’m thinking about Santos, leaving it where it deserves to be, in Serie A. Then we’ll see what to do,” he said regarding his future.

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