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Tragedy in Fes: Building Collapse Claims 19 Lives

Emergency personnel search for victims in the rubble of two collapsed buildings in the Al Massira area of Fes late on December 9, 2025.   At least 19 people were killed and 16 others injured after two residential buildings collapsed in Morocco’s historic city of Fes on Wednesday. The four-storey structures, located in the Al-Mustaqbal neighborhood , were home to eight families. Local reports indicated that children were among the victims , intensifying national grief. Rescue teams and civil protection units rushed to the scene, while videos shared online showed frantic efforts to pull survivors from the rubble. The injured were transported to the University Hospital Centre in Fes for treatment. Authorities evacuated the surrounding area as search operations continued, though the cause of the collapse remains unclear. This disaster has renewed concerns over unsafe housing and ageing infrastructure in Moroccan cities. Fes has witnessed similar tragedies before, including ...

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Trump's Tariff Tango: A Chaotic Dance of Trade Policies

The Trump administration's tariff plans have left many scratching their heads. With a schedule that seems to shift as often as the wind, businesses and governments alike are struggling to keep up. The latest development involves a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, set to take effect on March 4. This move, according to President Trump, is aimed at combating the flow of fentanyl into the United States, despite evidence suggesting that Canada is not a significant source of the drug.

Adding to the confusion, Trump has also announced reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners, scheduled for April 2. These overlapping deadlines and mixed messages have created uncertainty in international trade, a hallmark of Trump's policy approach.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to retaliate with tariffs on American goods if these measures proceed. Meanwhile, businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for economic turbulence.

The ever-changing nature of these tariffs underscores the unpredictability of the current trade landscape. As deadlines loom, the world watches to see how this high-stakes game of economic brinkmanship will unfold.

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