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Moroccan judge mina sougrati makes history as president of international association of women judges

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......

6.2 Magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul, injuring over 150

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday, sending residents into a panic and resulting in more than 150 injuries, though no fatalities have been reported. The tremor occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time in the Sea of Marmara, near Silivri, approximately......

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv leaves casualties and destruction

A deadly missile and drone assault by Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, leaving at least nine people dead and over 60 injured, including children, according to local authorities. Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, reported that drone debris caused multiple fires, and there are concerns......

Forest fire forces evacuations in New Jersey

Thousands of residents in New Jersey, USA, have been forced to evacuate due to the rapid spread of a forest fire. The blaze has already burned more than 3,000 hectares and threatens over 1,300 structures. According to authorities, about 3,000 residents have been evacuated. As of 10:30 PM local time......

Pope Francis' final journey to St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral

VATICAN CITY, April 23– The body of Pope Francis is scheduled to be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, allowing the faithful to pay their final respects before his funeral. The service is expected to attract world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Pope Francis,......

Military leader of Lebanese Islamist group killed in Israeli airstrike

A military leader of the Lebanese Islamist group, Jamaa Islamiya, allied with the Palestinian Hamas, was killed on Tuesday morning in an Israeli airstrike south of Beirut, as confirmed by a Lebanese security official. The Lebanese Civil Defense reported that "an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle"......

Trump Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away early Monday at the age of 88, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare that American flags be flown at half-staff on all official buildings. This gesture of mourning will be observed across the United States, including civilian and military facilities. In a statement......

Pistachio shortage: How Dubai's chocolate has disrupted the market

A viral video has dramatically altered the global pistachio market. The now-famous "Dubai chocolate," launched in 2021 by the Emirati brand FIX, has become a coveted product worldwide following a stunning feature on TikTok at the end of 2023. Since then, demand has surged, prices have skyrocketed,......

Pope Francis passes away at 88, marking a significant chapter in the Vatican's history

Pope Francis has died, as confirmed by the Vatican in a video announcement. The pontiff, who was elected in 2013 following the resignation of Benedict XVI, was 88 years old. Despite his diminishing health, Pope Francis made a final public appearance at St. Peter's Square to celebrate Easter. His......

U.S. issues travel warning amid concerns of imminent attacks in Syria

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Syria, citing "credible information" about potential imminent attacks in the Middle Eastern nation. This advisory was released by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on its website, despite the embassy's closure since......

Vehicle crash in Fuengirola claims two lives and leaves three critically injured

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday night in Fuengirola, a coastal town in Málaga, leaving two people dead and three others severely injured. The incident took place around 10:00 PM along the promenade, near Carvajal. Emergency services, including the Local Police, National Police, and Firefighters,......

Tragic shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and four injured

On April 17, a tragic shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, where the son of a deputy sheriff killed two people and injured four others before being shot and apprehended by police. Authorities confirmed the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was a......

Deadly drone strike hits Dnipro leaving dozens injured

A large-scale drone assault launched by Russia struck the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Wednesday night, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a child, and injuring at least 30 others, according to regional authorities. Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region,......