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Morocco World
21-05-2025
- General
- Morocco World
African Lion 2025 Teams Conduct WMD Defense, Space Warfare Exercises
Doha – A joint Moroccan-American WMD defense exercise unfolded Tuesday at Agadir's military port. The training was part of African Lion 2025, executed under the instructions of King Mohammed VI, who also serves as the Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces. The counter-WMD exercise focused on reconnaissance operations, neutralization of improvised weapons of mass destruction, radiological dispersal devices, and CBRN decontamination. Preparing for timely decision-making during sensitive operations It aimed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Royal Armed Forces' Rescue and Salvage Unit to handle crises involving radiological, chemical, and explosive threats. 'Using TacSRT, we demonstrated how to fuse fully shareable operational planning products, change detection and AI-analyzed social media feeds to support timely decision-making,' said Col. Galen Ojala, SPACEFOREUR-AF Director of Operations. The exercise scenario began with securing Agadir port upon arrival of a suspicious vessel transporting WMD materials. Moroccan and Ghanaian special forces performed a maritime assault to secure the ship. Their inspection revealed clandestine laboratories and chemical agent containers in various compartments. CBRN and EOD teams deployed drones and specialized equipment to assess and neutralize threats. Simultaneously, Royal Navy divers inspected the hull for potential explosive devices. Defense Threat Reduction Agency experts supervised technical reconnaissance and recommended specific measures for chemical agent management. The USS CBRN team orchestrated decontamination operations, triage, medical care, and evacuated victims by air and land for necessary treatment. The exercise transpired in the presence of Major General Mohammed Benlouali, Chief of Staff of the Southern Zone, and Brigadier General Daniel Cederman, Deputy Commanding General-Reserve of the US Army Southern European Task Force-Africa. US Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa significantly expanded its support for this year's exercise. They provided nine days of academics compared to just one day for last year's African Lion exercise. SPACEFOREUR-AF personnel delivered six days of Space-Electronic Warfare academic lessons, totaling over 30 hours of instruction for 30 Moroccan Royal Armed Forces students. The Hawaii Air National Guard's 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron implemented a two-day live demonstration of the Night Owl Electromagnetic Support System. This hands-on training showed Moroccan forces how EW systems function in operational scenarios. 'Our goal here is to show how commercial space-derived and fused information can directly support operations, especially disaster response operations,' said Tech. Sgt. Anson Monestime, a space operations NCO participating in the exercise. Beyond combat situations In addition to military operations, the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Medical Group established a humanitarian civic assistance program near the rural town of Anzi. Operating from a fully functional field hospital, US military dentists provided essential care to local Moroccans who often live hours from medical facilities. 'The care we're providing is mostly fillings and extractions,' said US Air Force Maj. Kyle Sansom, assigned to the 151st Medical Group. 'If a tooth is restorable, we'll do a filling. But if it's infected or broken down, we must extract it. It may seem simple, but to someone in pain, it can be life-changing.' African Lion 2025 began on May 12 and is scheduled to run until May 23. The exercises are taking place in Agadir, Tan-Tan, Tiznit, Kenitra, Benguerir, and Tifnit regions. This 21st edition also includes humanitarian and social actions. The multinational exercise brings together 41 countries and approximately 10,000 US service members. It features integrated training in airdrop, airlift, close air support, aeromedical evacuation, and advanced space and Electronic Warfare operations across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between Morocco and the United States. It develops interoperability and enhances intervention capabilities in a multinational context, contributing to regional security, peace, and stability. Read also: African Lion 25: US Officials Exalt Morocco's Cornerstone Partnership Tags: African Lion 2025African Lion Military Exercise
NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Shanaya Kapoor And Guru Randhawa Get The Internet Grooving To Vibe
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Shanaya debuts in music video "Vibe" with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. The video was shot in Las Vegas and presented by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar. Her upcoming film "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" releases on July 11, 2023. Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor has made her music video debut with the track Vibe, where she is seen grooving with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and singer Guru Randhawa. Shot in Las Vegas, Vibe, a high-voltage track, is presented by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Shanaya tags it as 'wild in the best way.' She said, ' Vibe is my first-ever music video and getting to do it with Guru Randhawa and French Montana was honestly wild—in the best way! We had so much fun filming in Vegas, the energy was electric, and the vibe (pun intended!) was just perfect.' Shanaya said it feels great to share this side of her with everyone. 'What makes it even more special is seeing how people are connecting with the glimpses of the song. I hope Vibe becomes everyone's summer favourite—I know it's definitely mine! There's so much love and work that went into it, and I'm really proud to be a part of something that feels so global yet rooted in our sound,' she added. Shanaya will next be seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, which is slated to release on July 11. The film also stars Vikrant Massey. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is based on Ruskin Bond's cherished short story, The Eyes Have It. It will show Shanaya playing the role of a theatre artist, whereas Massey will be seen as a blind musician. Presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, and produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is directed by Santosh Singh and written by Niranjan Iyenger and Mansi Bagla, with music composed by Vishal Mishra. For the unversed, Shanaya was supposed to make her acting debut with Karan Johar's Bedhadak, opposite Lakshya and Gurfateh Parizada. However, the project was shelved due to the reasons best known to them. Following Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Shanaya's lineup includes Tu Yaa Main, JC, and the series Student of the Year.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Arjun Kapoor Gives Shoutout To Shanaya Kapoor's First Global Collaboration
Arjun Kapoor praised Shanaya Kapoor's latest music video collaboration with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and his wife Maheep Kapoor, has already stepped into the world of music with a remarkable global collaboration. She teamed up with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Indian singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa in T-Series' latest release, Vibe. Well, as the actress can't stop brimming with happiness, her cousin Arjun Kapoor extended his best wishes. On his Instagram Stories, Arjun Kapoor reposted the teaser video of Shanaya Kapoor's recently released global anthem, Vibe, for T-series alongside a meaningful note. The doting cousin brother wrote atop it, 'Vibes are (fire emoji)," adding, 'My Favourites," while tagging Shanaya and Guru Randhawa. This subtle shoutout from Arjun was enough to reveal his honest opinion about the recently released music video. Coming to Shanaya Kapoor's first global collaboration with rap sensation French Montana and Indian pop singer Guru Randhawa in Vibe, the music video has indeed been grabbing much attention on social media. Banked by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the high-voltage summer song features the diva acing some of the coolest moves in the video. Dressed in blingy outfits, the debutant actress can also be seen lip-syncing with some of the lines. Moreover, with a few glimpses of the futuristic Vegas Sphere shining bright in the background, it seems that the music video was shot in Las Vegas, with the diva stealing the show with her appearances. She shared the teaser video on Instagram with the caption that read, 'My heart's in this track. My first global collab – Vibe is OUT NOW! #tseries @ #BhushanKumar @gururandhawa @frenchmontana @shanayakapoor02 @gesuz @guy_bergman @adil_choreographer @djshadowdubai @jslsingh." The video instantly grabbed the attention of her close ones and fans alike, who flooded the comment section with their reactions. Mommy Maheep Kapoor wrote, 'Vibbbbbeeeezzzzz," punctuated by a series of dancing man, red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Sanjay Kapoor expressed his honest review and penned, 'Wow," followed by red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Anshula Kapoor said, 'What a vibeeee." BFF Ananya Panday's mom, Bhavana Pandey, posted a fire and a heart emoji. Meanwhile, Bunty Bains, known for his contributions to the Punjabi music industry, reacted with a raised hands emoji. Anjini Dhawan, who made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Binny and Family, dropped a couple of heart-eye emojis in response. One of Shanaya's fans said, 'Woahh, it's absolutely phenomenal since it's from my favorites – @shanayakapoor02." Another commented, 'Killing it @shanayakapoor02." On the professional front, Shanaya Kapoor was initially signed for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions film Bedhadak, which was later shelved for reasons best known to the makers. Now, she is all set to make her much-anticipated Bollywood debut with Santoshi Singh's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, opposite Vikrant Massey. The film is slated for a theatrical release on July 11. Following this, she will be seen in Tu Yaa Main, which is scheduled to release in February 2026. First Published:
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shanaya Kapoor's first music video 'Vibe' leaves internet divided; netizens slam her dance skills, cite nepotism at play
Shanaya Kapoor, the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, is one star kid whose Bollywood debut was the most anticipated one. It seems the patience has finally paid off as she enters the music space and marks her debut in the industry. Just ahead of the release of her debut movie, Tu Yaa Main, which released its teaser in March, Shanaya debuted in a music video titled 'Vibe'. Taking to her social media on Friday, Shanaya shared the good news along with a teaser of the song 'Vibe'. Her Instagram post caption read, 'My heart's in this track. My first global collab – Vibe – is OUT NOW!' Shanaya Kapoor's first global collab with French Montana and Guru Randhawa As the star kid already mentioned in her post that this is her first global collab, the track has been directed by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Indian singer Guru Randhawa, starring Shanaya Kapoor. The 25-year-old debut actress looks gorgeous in the music video, and fans think she looks much like her mother and The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives actress Maheep Kapoor. If we talk about the lyrics of the song, it is groovy and is true to its title, 'Vibe'; it is full of vibe. But the people online have mixed feelings about the music video, with some vibing with it, while others are not so much. Netizens react to Shanaya Kapoor's first music video As soon as the music video dropped on the internet, it quickly went viral, and netizens started sharing their views on it. One said, "Woahh, it's absolutely phenomenal since it's from my favourites." "You ARE the VIBE," another wrote. "Next star is born after Alia Bhatt 😍😍😍" Amid this, some users questioned her dancing skills and pointed out that she lacks expression. A Reddit post with the caption "Nepotism gave her the stage & she shat all over it, this is worse than her kathak" has garnered massive attention of netizens. Shanaya's new music video has left netizens divided. Sparking conversations, one user said, "Not a single expression throughout the video. How is she not worried? cause movies need expressions 💀" While another wrote, "if she wasn't a nepo, she wouldnt be selected as a background dancer too(btw they are doing far better than her IMO)" "It's the tik tok dance routine" "What is this duck walk? She and Suhana can compete for the worst dance award. Need to go cleanse my eyes" "Looks scary if watched without music😂 and the way she's trying HARRRRDD to look into the camera does not look natural at all koi force karke dance karwa raha hai it seems🤭😂" What's next for Shanaya Kapoor? Well, after the sudden music video drop, fans are waiting to witness Shanaya on the big screen. In March, her upcoming film, Tu Yaa Main, directed by Bejoy Nambiar, was released, but before that, she will be seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with Vikrant Massey, which is scheduled to release on July 11.
Maroc
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
'We Are Endeavoring to Materialize President Trump, HM the King's Vision to Settle Sahara Issue, Advance Bilateral Ties' - U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa
United States president Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, underscored that the U.S. administration is endeavoring to materialize the shared vision of President Donald Trump and His Majesty King Mohammed VI regarding the settlement of the Sahara issue and the advancement of bilateral ties. In an exclusive interview with Medi1 TV and Radio, Boulos reiterated—echoing statements made earlier by the U.S. Secretary of State—Washington's commitment to "a lasting solution without delay, based on Morocco's autonomy proposal as the sole framework for negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution." He noted that this matter would be reviewed in detail with the relevant parties during the upcoming visit to Morocco. Boulos emphasized that the United States underlines the importance of the Moroccan-American partnership in promoting peace and security under the leadership of President Donald Trump and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, noting that the U.S. considers the Kingdom a major partner in the region. The U.S. official also highlighted Morocco's pivotal, central and strategic role in matters concerning the Arab world, Africa, and the Middle East, stressing that the United States looks to benefit from this historical and highly significant role. In this regard, he expressed his appreciation for the leading and active role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in addressing these issues. He also hailed Morocco as a brotherly country, an ally, and a strategic partner of the United States. "We aspire to see these ties grow even stronger," the U.S. President's Special Advisor for Africa concluded. MAP: 19 avril 2025
