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Tragic garage fire in Alcorcón claims lives of two firefighters

A garage fire in Alcorcón, a town near Madrid, resulted in the tragic death of two municipal firefighters and left 14 others injured, one critically. Authorities believe the incident began with a vehicle colliding inside the garage, which led to an explosion. According to Francisco Martín,......

Mali's soldiers undergo parachute training in Morocco

In a significant development for Mali's military capabilities, 165 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces are currently participating in a parachute training program in Morocco. This comprehensive training is divided into three distinct phases. The first phase involves a medical examination conducted......

Rescue mission turns into carnage in southern Gaza

A massive crowd gathered on Monday, March 31, in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, to pay their final respects to fifteen humanitarian workers who lost their lives in a tragic and controversial incident. The victims included eight workers from the Palestinian Red Crescent, six members of Gaza's civil defense......

At least 21 killed in fireworks factory explosion in India

At least 21 people were killed and five others were injured on Tuesday following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in India, authorities confirmed. The blast scattered debris, including body parts, stones, and metal fragments, across a wide area surrounding the industrial complex in the city......

Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer, Star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the celebrated American actor known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed that he died on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Kilmer had previously battled throat cancer, undergoing two tracheotomies......

Tragedy strikes Asturias coal mine: Five dead in explosion

A devastating explosion at a coal mine in Asturias, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left another four seriously injured. The incident occurred on Monday at the Cerredo mine in Degana, situated approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) northwest of Madrid. Initial reports indicated......

Netanyahu's Commitment to Intensify Military Operations in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his resolve to escalate military actions in Gaza, asserting that ongoing assaults are essential for both dismantling Hamas' capabilities and facilitating the release of hostages. In a video message released on March 31, Netanyahu insisted that......

Record number of pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah in 2024

Nearly 18.5 million individuals completed the Hajj and Umrah in 2024, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This impressive figure is attributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, developing airports, expanding transportation networks, and implementing technological systems......

Myanmar pays tribute to earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,700

Authorities in Myanmar observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of a devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,700 lives, including 50 children at a preschool near Mandalay. The tragic earthquake, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, struck the country on Friday around lunchtime, marking the most powerful......

Gas leak triggers major blaze near Kuala Lumpur

A gas pipeline leak has led to a large fire on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, injuring over 100 individuals. The blaze, visible from miles away, erupted at 8:10 am on Tuesday in the suburb of Putra Heights, located in Selangor state. The fire, caused by a leak in a pipeline operated by the......

Ines Najjar: A beloved Tunisian actress passes away at 43

In a heartbreaking loss for the entertainment world, Tunisian actress Ines Najjar passed away on March 31, 2025, in Egypt at the age of 43, following a prolonged battle with illness. Hospitalized in a private clinic in Sixth of October City, near Cairo, she had been in intensive care for several days.......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Abdelkader Belliraj freed after royal pardon for terrorism conviction

Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian-Moroccan citizen sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, has been granted freedom following a royal pardon. His sentence was previously reduced to 25 years in 2022. Belliraj is among 33 inmates convicted of extremism......