NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Morocco and the United Nations co-chaired a global conference in New York dedicated to combating hate speech through the promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue and tolerance; the event was organized on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita co-chaired the meeting alongside the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly. The conference was jointly organized by Morocco, the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

The proceedings highlighted the importance of strengthening dialogue between cultures and religions, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence as essential tools for countering intolerance, discrimination, and the spread of hate speech.

This initiative aligns with Morocco’s commitment to promoting moderation, interfaith and intercultural dialogue, and a culture of peace—values ​​the Kingdom also champions within major international organizations.

The New York conference also served as an opportunity to reiterate the need for broader international mobilization against intolerance and to foster more inclusive societies founded on respect for diversity and mutual understanding.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – During the tenth joint meeting of the Executive Boards of the three Rome-based UN agencies—FAO, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)—Morocco called for strengthening an approach to humanitarian crises that focuses on durable solutions and the progressive reduction of aid dependency.

Speaking during the debate on the implementation of the Blueprint for collaboration among the agencies in fragile contexts, Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Youssef Balla, welcomed the progress made but emphasized the need to place the transition out of crisis at the heart of international action.

“In a context of shrinking financial resources, we cannot view crisis management as a permanent state of affairs,” Balla stated. It is therefore necessary to shift from a primarily emergency-driven mindset to an approach capable of strengthening national and local capacities and addressing the structural causes of fragility.

Morocco proposed that the Blueprint more explicitly incorporate the transition from crisis management to durable solutions as a guiding principle for collaboration among FAO, WFP, and IFAD.

“Success should be measured not only by the ability to respond to a crisis but also by the capacity to create conditions that prevent it from becoming permanent,” Balla concluded.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Attorney General’s office has referred a request for an investigation into suspected perjury by Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech to the Police Commissioner.

The request was made by Nationalist MEP David Casa and concerns testimony Fenech gave under oath during his trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Casa has questioned Fenech’s claim that Electrogas and 17 Black were entirely unrelated, describing them as “apples and oranges”.

In his request, Casa cited documentary and financial evidence concerning 17 Black, its ownership, alleged payment arrangements and links to Electrogas.

Fenech owns 17 Black, a Dubai-registered company whose ownership was exposed in 2018. Financial documents had identified the company as a “target client” of Panama companies linked to former energy minister Konrad Mizzi and former prime minister Joseph Muscat’s chief of staff Keith Schembri.

The relationship between 17 Black and Electrogas was a key issue during Fenech’s 55-day trial, with prosecutors arguing that Caruana Galizia’s investigations into the two provided a possible motive for her murder.

Fenech denied the allegation and told the jury that the two entities were unrelated.

He was acquitted earlier this month of complicity in Caruana Galizia’s murder and of association with others to commit a crime in Malta.

The nine-member jury returned an eight-to-one not-guilty verdict on both counts.

The prosecution is expected to appeal the acquittal within the 15-working-day deadline, potentially seeking a retrial over issues concerning the jury trial process.

Casa has called for Fenech’s full testimony to be examined against banking records, communications and other evidence.

Separately, Judge Edwina Grima ordered evidence given by witnesses during the trial to be sent to the Police Commissioner to determine whether criminal proceedings against third parties should be initiated.

She also ordered the trial proceedings and related documents to be included in the ongoing magisterial inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s murder.

Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in Bidnija in October 2017. Nine years later, the mastermind behind the murder remains unidentified.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has clearly stated his intention to introduce stricter measures against betting and has once again criticized the effects of gambling addiction. The government is therefore considering the possibility of issuing a provisional measure to ban online betting and gambling in Brazil, thereby simultaneously prohibiting related sponsorships. Brazilian football clubs have reacted promptly to this development. In a joint statement, they immediately voiced their opposition, citing the potential loss of significant sponsorship revenue and warning that it could spell the “end of Brazilian football.” “The football community is closely monitoring discussions regarding the betting market in Brazil and acknowledges the challenges posed by its expansion. The social impacts—particularly on the most vulnerable—require constant attention from public authorities, companies, and all sectors involved. Therefore, it is essential to improve protection, oversight, education, and prevention measures to mitigate risks and ensure a responsible market,” reads the joint statement from the Brazilian clubs.

“It is important to highlight that, in recent years, investment by licensed betting companies has become one of the sport’s primary revenue sources. This investment has strengthened Brazilian football, enabling it to dominate the South American landscape in competitions like the Libertadores and allowing Brazilian clubs to play an increasingly prominent role,” the clubs write. “This presence is not limited to the biggest clubs. Funds also reach smaller teams, lower divisions, and competitions with less commercial exposure. For many of these organizations—especially those located in the country’s interior—there is currently no other economic sector capable of immediately replacing this investment. These revenues are crucial for maintaining administrative structures, training centers, staff, social projects, and departments that do not generate enough resources to be self-sustaining—such as women’s football and youth talent development—which are the first areas to face cuts when revenue drops sharply,” the manifesto adds.

“Rumors regarding abrupt changes to betting market regulations have sparked immense concern among all the clubs and various sports federations. A sudden change in the rules would reduce the clubs’ investment capacity and create imbalances both within and outside the country. Contracts duly signed, multi-year planning, and financial commitments were all established within a regulatory framework created by the State itself,” the Brazilian clubs conclude.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – The first direct air route to Benghazi, operated by Medsky, was inaugurated yesterday at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, attended by Abdulhadi Al-Huwaij, Foreign Minister of the eastern Libyan government. According to the Libyan Foreign Ministry’s Facebook page, the ceremony was attended by the Medsky chairman, the airport director, and French officials, marking the resumption of direct air links between the two cities after more than 15 years. The minister emphasized that the new route strengthens international air connectivity, expands travel options, and facilitates travel for work, study, and visits without intermediate stopovers. The initiative is part of efforts to expand Benghazi’s air network to include international destinations.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Gianni Infantino is facing further trouble. Debbie Hewitt, Chair of the FA (the English Football Association) and a FIFA Vice-President, has formally requested that the head of world football’s governing body publish and disclose all files related to the Folarin Balogun case (the US player who was suspended and subsequently “pardoned” during the World Cup) and, above all, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which was later shelved. The BBC reported the story. Infantino is expected to make all documents available before the next FIFA Council meeting, scheduled for October 15. Hewitt’s strongly worded letter, which was also sent to FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafström, accuses Infantino of “failures in FIFA governance” and a “breakdown in culture within the world football governing body.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Four jurors who served on the Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech trial have been arrested by police as part of an investigation linked to the proceedings.

The jurors were arrested on Thursday morning and questioned by officers from the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), which is leading the post-trial investigation.

The reasons for their arrest have not been made public. The investigation is connected to matters involving the jury.

Fenech was acquitted earlier this month of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and of conspiring to kill her.

The nine-member jury returned an eight-to-one not-guilty verdict on both counts following a 55-day trial.

The prosecution is expected to appeal the acquittal, with the Attorney General’s Office required to file an appeal within 15 working days of the verdict. Any appeal would be considered by three judges and could potentially lead to a retrial.

Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in October 2017. The person alleged to have masterminded the murder remains at large.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Jordan intends to raise the level of cooperation with Italy and the European Union in order to strengthen an already very strong relationship, both politically and economically. This was stated by Jordan’s Minister of Investment, Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, in an interview with the Italpress news agency during his official visit to Rome and Milan.

Recalling the long-standing bilateral relations with Italy, which were officially established in 1948 and have been marked by strong human ties – as demonstrated by the fact that the first hospital in the capital, Amman, was Italian – the minister highlighted the goal of moving beyond a simple trade relationship towards cooperation focused on foreign direct investment and joint ventures.

As regards bilateral trade, Jordan’s trade deficit with Italy has fallen over the past three years from approximately €600 million to €400 million, while Italy remains a major supplier of machinery and technology.

Currently, total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Jordanian economy stands at around USD 700 million, with an average annual inflow of approximately USD 30 million, which the government in Amman aims to increase significantly.

“Jordan is a small country with a small market; however, it is a very stable country and has access to several markets. This is where we position ourselves: as a secure gateway to the local, regional and international markets. Jordan has eight free trade agreements, a decisive factor in expanding opportunities. In Jordan, we have a strong pool of talent, many lucrative incentives and proximity to key developing countries such as Iraq and Syria, which is undergoing reconstruction. We have seen that, despite regional turmoil, Jordan plays a major role in maintaining the continuous flow of the supply chain, supporting the surrounding economies,” the Minister explained.

Tareq Abu Ghazaleh also stressed the importance of the Jordan-EU Investment Conference, linked to the national strategy aimed at doubling GDP over the next ten years. More than 40 investment opportunities that are already investment-ready will be presented at the conference.

According to the minister, the priority sectors include “transport, energy, technology – a sector in which Jordan is a recognized hub for the Middle East – advanced manufacturing and mineral resources.”

Particular attention will also be devoted to Jordan’s role in the reconstruction of Syria and Iraq, an area in which Italian expertise in infrastructure, road networks and transport systems represents a key asset.

To protect investors, Abu Ghazaleh finally highlighted “the stability of the Jordanian banking system – with the financial market having grown by 40% over the past 10 months – and the allocation by the European Commission of €3 billion in de-risking instruments to provide guarantees for European operators.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “The Ballon d’Or? I think this is a good year to win it: my feet do the talking.”

Kylian Mbappé, speaking to AS, has renewed his bid for the prestigious award presented by France Football.

“The most important thing for me is for the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid. It has to come back to the Bernabéu, to the Madrid fans, it has to return to all these people to give them excitement. These people deserve it more than anyone else,” insisted the French forward.

Mbappé is not worried about competition from Yamal: “I think he is a very talented player and I have the feeling he will have a great career. I wish him all the best,” Mbappé said in an excerpt from the interview, which will be published in full tonight.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf.

According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the two officials emphasized the importance of strengthening the momentum in relations between the two countries and following up on the outcomes of the ninth session of the Egyptian-Algerian Joint Commission, with a particular focus on economic, trade, and investment cooperation.

The discussion also covered developments regarding the Palestinian issue, the situation in Sudan and the Sahel, and the latest developments in Libya. Abdelatty and Attaf reiterated the importance of intensifying coordination among Arab nations to address common challenges and continuing cooperation within the framework of the trilateral mechanism involving Libya’s neighbors, in support of the political process and Libya’s unity and sovereignty.

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