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World leaders gather in Turkmenistan, one of the planet’s most secretive nations

Turkmenistan hosted an exceptional gathering of foreign leaders on Friday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s officially recognized doctrine of “permanent......

General strike disrupts flights, trains and public services across Portugal

A nationwide strike in Portugal caused major disruptions on Thursday, affecting air travel, trains, hospitals, schools, and other public services. The unions described the action as the largest strike in more than a decade, aimed at protesting government labour reforms. Most services at Lisbon’s......

Baghdad Airport temporarily closed due to heavy fog

Baghdad International Airport was forced to suspend operations from late Wednesday into early Thursday due to dense fog blanketing the Iraqi capital, the Ministry of Transport announced. According to the statement, the airport closed at 12:30 a.m. local time because visibility had dropped below acceptable......

Kim Jong Un pays tribute to late Russian ambassador in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to offer condolences following the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, state media reported on Thursday. Kim’s visit on Wednesday came after North Korean authorities confirmed the ambassador’s sudden passing......

Former Bolivian President arce arrested in major corruption probe

Bolivia entered a new moment of political uncertainty on Wednesday after former President Luis Arce was arrested as part of a sweeping corruption investigation. The development comes barely a month after conservative leader Rodrigo Paz took office, ending two decades of socialist administrations. Government......

Amazon announces major $35 billion investment plan in India by 2030

Amazon revealed on Wednesday that it will expand its presence in India with a new investment package exceeding $35 billion by the year 2030. This commitment adds to the roughly $40 billion the company has already injected into the Indian market over the past years. According to the company, the upcoming......

Airstrike on hospital in Western Myanmar leaves dozens dead

A humanitarian worker in western Myanmar has reported that an airstrike carried out by the ruling military forces has resulted in at least 31 deaths at a public hospital in the town of Mrauk U, located in Rakhine State near the Bangladesh border. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening as fighting......

Casablanca wholesale market sees price drops on key vegetables and red meat

Casablanca’s wholesale market and municipal slaughterhouses reported generally stable prices this week, with noticeable declines in certain vegetables and red meat, according to the weekly bulletin by Casa Prestations on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, oranges recorded a price increase. Winter appears......

CAF and ONCF join forces as official partner for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, ahead of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Under the agreement, ONCF will serve as the official sponsor of the tournament,......

Moroccan innovator Ouijdane Qacami wins France’s Pépite Award for young startups

Moroccan researcher and entrepreneur Ouijdane Qacami has been awarded the 2025 Pépite Prize, an annual French distinction celebrating young founders developing innovative startups, Campus France announced on Wednesday. Her startup, Strucmedica, focuses on improving the sustainability of concrete......

Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require......

Libyan funding case: Alexandre Djouhri released under judicial supervision

Alexandre Djouhri, the Franco-Algerian businessman involved in the Libyan funding scandal linked to Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential campaign, has been released under judicial supervision by the Paris Court of Appeal. Djouhri, 66, was previously sentenced to six years in prison. Under the court’s......

Turkey and United States renew talks on possible return to F-35 programme

The United States and Turkey have reopened discussions over Ankara’s potential return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, according to remarks made Wednesday by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey. The talks mark the most significant diplomatic engagement on the issue since Washington removed Turkey from......

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