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Fire at Marrakech conference center claims two lives, leaves three injured

A devastating fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and leaving three others injured. According to a representative from the Marrakech prefecture, the injured were rushed to the intensive......

Afghan arrested after car attack injures 30 in Munich, Germany

An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested on Thursday in Munich after a car rammed into a trade union demonstration, injuring 30 people, some critically. The attack took place on the eve of an international security conference in the Bavarian city and sparked renewed debates on immigration ahead of Germany’s......

Fatal fire at Busan hotel construction site claims at least six lives

A deadly fire has claimed the lives of at least six individuals at a hotel construction site in Busan, South Korea. The incident occurred Friday morning and quickly escalated. Firefighters, including a team of 90 personnel, responded to the blaze, deploying helicopters to rescue trapped workers, including......

Moroccan intelligence aids Spanish authorities in major hashish seizure on Canary Islands

In a coordinated effort showcasing international cooperation, Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) provided critical intelligence that enabled Spain's Civil Guard to seize over two tons of hashish off the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The Spanish......

Car crashes into crowd in Munich, raising security concerns

A car drove into a crowd in Munich, Germany, on Thursday, causing multiple injuries, according to local media sources. The incident took place in the city center, where a group of trade union members had gathered for a demonstration. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people in distress, some crying and shaking,......

Intrigue in Najaf: Allegations surface of plot targeting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

Numerous media outlets have reported the uncovering of an alleged plan to assassinate Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. According to exclusive sources from the Turkish newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi, a clandestine meeting reportedly took place in Najaf, Iraq, where an Iranian-backed scheme to assassinate......

Grenade attack injures twelve in Grenoble bar

A grenade explosion in a bar in Grenoble, located in southeastern France, left twelve people injured on Wednesday evening. According to officials, the suspect entered the bar without speaking and threw the grenade before fleeing the scene. Two of the victims are in critical condition, and many patrons......

Syria denies Algeria’s appeal for prisoner release, escalating diplomatic discord

Syria has firmly declined Algeria’s request to release Algerian soldiers and Polisario fighters who were captured during the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. According to French broadcaster Monte Carlo Doualiya, citing its correspondent in Damascus, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa turned......

Major diamond bust in St. Petersburg nets hundreds of precious stones

Russian law enforcement officials have uncovered a significant illegal diamond operation in St. Petersburg, resulting in the seizure of over 450 diamonds and the arrest of two individuals, according to a statement from Ministry of Internal Affairs Spokesperson Irina Volk. The suspects were apprehended......

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Key updates – Day 1,083

Military Developments A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy injured a woman and damaged five houses, according to local officials. Another strike on a non-residential building in Kyiv triggered a fire, as confirmed by the capital’s mayor. Russia’s Defense Ministry......

Church of England faces leadership crisis amid abuse scandal fallout

Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the Church of England, as its governing body convenes for a crucial week-long meeting in London. The General Synod gathering follows multiple sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the Anglican institution......

Super Bowl victory sparks chaotic celebrations in Philadelphia

Following the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 Super Bowl 2025 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, fans flooded the streets of Philadelphia, resulting in a night of unrestrained celebration. Broad Street became the epicenter as hundreds of fans gathered to commemorate the franchise's second Super......

Salman Rushdie attack trial begins: Key suspect faces attempted murder charges

A 27-year-old Lebanese-American man, Hadi Matar, faces trial Monday for the violent assault on acclaimed author Salman Rushdie during a literary event in western New York. The prosecution will present evidence of how Matar allegedly planned and executed the attack that left Rushdie permanently blind......