A deadly epidemic is worsening in Africa.
The United States and Iran are exchanging military blows.
Morocco is preparing for one of the biggest matches in its football history.
And the Kingdom is accelerating its economic ambitions through ports and high-speed rail.
Here’s what’s making headlines today.
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Let’s begin with the health emergency.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the epidemic has now claimed around 600 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in recent years. The virus continues to spread in eastern DRC, while neighboring countries remain on high alert to prevent cross-border transmission.
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Health authorities warn that the situation remains extremely difficult.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Medical teams are racing to isolate patients, trace contacts and contain new infections, but insecurity in several affected regions is slowing the response. The WHO continues to classify the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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Now to the Middle East.
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase.
After Washington launched what it described as powerful strikes against Iranian military targets, Tehran responded by accusing the United States of deliberately trying to destabilize the country during the funeral ceremonies held for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iranian officials condemned the operation as a provocation and warned that retaliation would continue if American military actions persist.
The latest escalation has once again raised fears of a broader regional conflict involving the Gulf and international shipping routes.
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Those geopolitical tensions are already affecting the global economy.
Oil prices surged after investors reacted to the collapse of the ceasefire and the growing risk of further military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic energy corridors.
Nearly one-fifth of global oil supplies transit through this narrow passage.
Any disruption could quickly impact fuel prices, inflation and transportation costs around the world.
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Back in football…
Morocco is preparing for its highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final against France.
Atlas Lions coach Tarik Sektioui Ouahbi delivered a clear message before the match:
Morocco will stay true to its identity.
Rather than changing his tactical philosophy to adapt to France, the coach insists the team will continue playing with the aggressive pressing, technical quality and collective discipline that have carried Morocco to the latter stages of the tournament.
For him, reaching this level isn’t enough.
The objective is to continue proving that Morocco belongs among football’s elite.
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Away from the pitch…
Morocco’s economy continues to gain momentum.
The Port of Casablanca recorded a 7% increase in traffic during the first half of 2026, reflecting stronger import and export activity.
The growth highlights the port’s central role in Morocco’s logistics network and comes as authorities continue investing heavily in modernizing maritime infrastructure to support trade with Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Another major investment was also announced.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved 205 million euros to help finance the extension of Morocco’s high-speed rail network (LGV).
The project will support the expansion of the line toward Marrakech, improving mobility ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, reducing travel times and strengthening connections between Morocco’s largest economic hubs.
Beyond transportation, officials see the project as a long-term investment in tourism, regional development and economic competitiveness.
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An Ebola epidemic continues to threaten Central Africa.
The Middle East inches closer to a wider conflict.
Morocco prepares for a defining World Cup clash.
And the Kingdom keeps investing in the infrastructure that could shape its future for decades.
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From global health and geopolitics to football and economic transformation… today’s headlines remind us that the world’s biggest stories are unfolding all at once.
