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Donald Trump announces a US blockade on sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela

Former US president Donald Trump announced a new escalation in tensions with Venezuela by ordering a blockade targeting oil tankers subject to American sanctions. The announcement was made on Tuesday through his social media platform, marking a significant hardening of Washington’s stance toward......

Deadly explosion in the Ain: third victim found in Trévoux

A third victim has been confirmed following a deadly explosion that struck a residential building in Trévoux, in the Ain department, eastern France. Emergency services announced on Wednesday morning that the body of a woman was recovered from the rubble on Tuesday evening. The explosion occurred......

Australian police charge Bondi Beach attacker with terrorism and multiple murders

Sydney – Australian police have formally charged the suspected attacker behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting with terrorism-related offences and fifteen counts of murder, marking one of the most serious criminal cases in the country in recent decades. According to authorities in New South Wales,......

Global economic losses from natural disasters drop by one-third in 2025, Swiss Re reports

Global economic losses from natural disasters are projected to have declined by 33 percent in 2025, reaching $220 billion, according to Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurer. Despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January, which alone caused an estimated $40 billion in insured losses—the......

Morocco launches national debate on combating fake news

Rabat, Morocco – On December 17, 2025, Morocco will host a national forum dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of fake news. Organized under the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event aims to create a platform for dialogue on the spread of misleading content and the increasing......

Trump’s remarks on the death of filmmaker Rob Reiner spark backlash

Comments made by US President Donald Trump following the deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, have triggered widespread criticism across the political spectrum. The couple was found dead at their Los Angeles residence, in a case authorities are investigating as a double......

French development agency cuts back funding in Africa In 2025

The French Development Agency (AFD) significantly reduced its financial commitments in Africa in 2025, scaling back its interventions on the continent by nearly one third, according to statements made by its management this week. Despite maintaining an overall investment volume comparable to the previous......

French Prime Minister calls emergency meeting amid growing agricultural anger

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called a high-level meeting at Matignon on Tuesday morning to address rising tensions within the agricultural sector. The meeting brings together several cabinet ministers and regional prefects to assess the situation and coordinate the government’s......

Morocco’s house of representatives unanimously approves three justice-related bills

Morocco’s House of Representatives unanimously approved three draft laws related to the justice sector during a legislative session held on Monday, in the presence of the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and government spokesperson. The adopted bills focus on the creation......

Eight killed in new U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Pacific

Eight people were killed on Monday during new U.S. military strikes targeting three vessels suspected of involvement in drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, according to an announcement by the United States Southern Command. The U.S. military stated that intelligence services had identified the boats......

Trump files $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC

Former US president Donald Trump has filed a massive lawsuit against the British public broadcaster BBC, seeking damages totaling $10 billion over what he describes as a misleading and defamatory media report. According to court documents submitted to a federal court in Florida, Trump accuses the BBC......

China urges US not to interfere in South China Sea affairs

Beijing, China — China on Monday warned the United States not to involve itself in maritime disputes in the South China Sea, responding to US criticism over Beijing’s handling of Filipino fishermen in contested waters. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that......

Saudi Arabia sets new annual record with 340 executions since January

Saudi Arabia has surpassed its annual record for the use of capital punishment, with 340 executions carried out since the beginning of the year. The figure exceeds the previous high of 338 executions recorded in 2024, according to a count based on official announcements. The trend highlights a continued......

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