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Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters

At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a......

Oil rig tragedy off Egypt's Red Sea coast claims four lives, leaves four missing

An oil rig sank off the Egyptian Red Sea coast late Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four workers, with four others still unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which has left several injured and sparked a search-and-rescue operation. The ADMARINE12 oil rig, owned......

12 dead in explosion at pharmaceutical factory in India

At least twelve people lost their lives and several others were injured on Monday due to an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana state, located in southern India, according to local authorities. The blast occurred inside a reactor at the Sigachi Group's facility, situated within an......

Rising anti-Muslim violence in France: Another mosque targeted in Roussillon

A wave of anti-Muslim incidents is once again under scrutiny after an attack on the El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeastern France, on Saturday. The mosque was vandalized in the early hours of the morning, with masked perpetrators smashing windows, overturning furniture, and plastering hate-filled......

Idaho Firefighters Ambushed by Lone Shooter Who Is Found Dead

Two firefighters were fatally shot and another wounded during an ambush while responding to a wildfire in Idaho. Authorities later found the suspected shooter dead. Kootenai County Sheriff Richard Norris stated at a press briefing that preliminary evidence suggests the deceased individual was the sole......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen archival collaboration with landmark agreement

Morocco and Mauritania have formalized a significant partnership in archival preservation through a newly signed cooperation agreement. The accord, signed at the Moroccan Archives Foundation headquarters in Rabat, establishes a framework for bilateral efforts in collecting, processing, and enhancing......

Qatar halts air traffic amid rising regional tensions

Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic within its airspace as a precautionary measure to safeguard the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors. The decision comes in response to escalating security concerns across the Middle East, driven by growing instability in the region. The Qatari......

Iran escalates retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran has launched a fierce counteroffensive following recent US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities, intensifying an already volatile situation in the Middle East. The US military targeted three critical sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—dealing a heavy blow to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.......

Hot air balloon tragedy in Brazil raises safety concerns

A tragic accident in Brazil has claimed the lives of eight people after a hot air balloon caught fire mid-flight. The incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with ballooning, a popular yet potentially dangerous recreational activity. The balloon, which was carrying passengers on what was......

Fire and explosions at Lea cosmetics factory in Vitoria spark evacuations and confinement

A massive fire broke out on Friday at the Lea cosmetics factory in Vitoria, northern Spain, sending thick plumes of smoke across the city and triggering widespread evacuations. Multiple explosions were reported within the factory, prompting authorities to evacuate employees and nearby industrial units......

Investigation into missing cockfighters points to volcanic lake

Filipino authorities are probing claims that 34 cockfighting enthusiasts, who vanished three years ago, were murdered and disposed of in Taal Lake, which is situated around an active volcano. The men, previously accused of manipulating cockfighting matches, disappeared in the capital, Manila, and surrounding......

Morocco strengthens cultural diplomacy with UNESCO underwater heritage role

Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......

Morocco’s leadership drives peace and justice in Central African Republic

Morocco has solidified its position as a pivotal force in the reconstruction of the Central African Republic (CAR), with the United Nations highlighting its decisive contributions to justice and institutional reform in the conflict-stricken nation. A leading role in peacebuilding In its 2024 report......

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