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Sam Nujoma, Architect of Namibia’s Independence, Passes Away at 95

Sam Nujoma, the revolutionary figure who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and became its first president, has passed away at the age of 95. Recognized as Namibia’s "founding father," Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalized for three weeks......

Gaza ceasefire update: Three Israeli hostages released in latest prisoner exchange

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement established with Israel last month. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the transfer of Eli Sharabi, 52, Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza. The exchange took......

International rescue: 61 trafficking victims freed from Myanmar scam compounds

In a significant cross-border operation, 61 victims of call-center trafficking operations were safely returned to Thailand after being rescued from Myanmar's Shwe Kokko complex in Myawaddy. The diverse group, comprising nationals from seven countries including China, India, and Indonesia, was transferred......

Fitness influencer arrested for concealing ISIS content in workout videos

Spanish and Moroccan authorities have apprehended a social media fitness personality with over 100,000 followers in Madrid as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The suspect allegedly embedded ISIS propaganda materials within fitness and calisthenics tutorial videos shared on social media platforms. The......

Moroccan nationals lead French residence permit recipients with steady growth in 2024

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

US Visa Services Temporarily Suspended in Morocco for System Upgrade

The United States Embassy in Morocco announced a temporary pause of visa services from February 5 to 7, as part of the implementation of a new digital system set to launch on February 8. During this three-day period, fee payment services and call center operations will be unavailable. The embassy has......

Deadly mass shooting in Sweden: Suspect among 11 victims at education center

In a devastating attack at an adult education center west of Stockholm, at least 11 people were killed, including the shooter. Authorities have warned that the death toll may rise. The incident has shocked Sweden, a country where gun violence at schools is uncommon, with officials struggling to determine......

Shooting incident at Swedish school leaves five injured

A shooting incident at a school in Orebro, Sweden, has left five individuals injured. Authorities confirmed that the shooting occurred at an adult education center within a campus that also houses several other schools, including those with younger students. The exact details of the victims' injuries......

Spanish-Moroccan cooperation leads to arrest of terrorist network spreading extremist content

Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......

Former German President and UN Envoy Passes Away at 81

Former German President Horst Köhler, who held office from 2004 until his resignation in 2010, has passed away at the age of 81 following a brief illness. The announcement was made by the presidential office in Berlin on Saturday. Köhler was first elected as Germany’s federal president......

Tragic air ambulance crash in Philadelphia claims six lives

An air ambulance carrying a child who had just finished treatment for a life-threatening illness, along with her mother and four other individuals, tragically crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, at around 6 pm on Friday, when the plane exploded into a......

Israel strikes Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violating ceasefire again

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, marking yet another violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The Israeli military confirmed on Friday that it had targeted multiple Hezbollah positions near the Syrian border in the east. The strikes come......

Growing concerns for trapped truck driver in Japan's expanding sinkhole

Concern is mounting in Japan as a truck driver remains trapped for a third consecutive day in a rapidly expanding sinkhole. Rescue teams have begun constructing a 30-meter ramp in a desperate attempt to reach him. The 74-year-old driver was caught in the incident when the road collapsed near Tokyo on......