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Trump expected in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire agreement signing

Cairo, October 9, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he “would try” to travel to Egypt for the signing of the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas, adding that he planned to leave for the region on Sunday. “We are going to......

France: Salah Abdeslam’s partner held in custody over terrorism investigation

Paris, November 8, 2025 — French authorities have placed the partner of Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving member of the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks commando, under police custody as part of a terrorism investigation. The inquiry, overseen by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s......

Disarmament in Lebanon: Geagea slams Hezbollah’s open letter during dinner in Zahlé

Zahlé, November 8, 2025 — Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea strongly criticized Hezbollah on Friday evening during a party dinner in Zahlé, reacting to an open letter the Shiite movement had published a day earlier. The letter, addressed to President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister......

Belgium: Radar success or statistical coincidence?

With nearly 400 speed cameras per million inhabitants, Belgium holds the world record for the highest number of speed control devices. Authorities defend this policy, pointing to a sharp drop in road fatalities: deaths on highways fell from 110 in 2019 to 54 in 2024, a 50% decrease in five years. Across......

Three women jailed for allegedly plotting attacks on bars and concert halls

Three young women aged 18, 19, and 21 have been charged and remanded in custody in France on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack targeting bars or concert venues in Paris. The arrests come just weeks before the country marks the tenth anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks that claimed 130......

Beirut Airport Seizure: Two Lebanese sisters arrested with $207,000 in counterfeit cash destined for Turkey

Two Lebanese sisters were arrested at Beirut International Airport (AIB) after attempting to smuggle $207,100 in counterfeit US dollars to Turkey, according to a statement released Friday by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces. The airport inspection brigade intercepted the two women......

Trump cancels U.S. participation in G20 Summit in South Africa over “Human Rights Concerns”

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government official will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, citing what he described as “ongoing human rights abuses” in the country. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump condemned......

Turkey issues ‘Genocide’ arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Israeli officials

ISTANBUL — Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other Israeli officials on charges of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” linked to the war in Gaza and to the recent aid flotilla incident. According to the Istanbul......

US grants Hungary One-Year sanctions exemption for Russian energy

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from new US sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. The exemption comes after Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft,......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse amid growing tensions

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after a week of tense negotiations in Turkey, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. The failure of the discussions raises fears of a renewed conflict after a fragile, month-long ceasefire between the two countries. According......

Mexico: Macron calls for an Anti-Drug fight that respects national sovereignty

During his official visit to Mexico City following his participation in the COP30 summit in Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron urged on Friday for a joint international fight against drug trafficking that “respects the sovereignty of nations” — a message perceived as an implicit......

Brazil: Tornado kills five and injures over 100 in the South

At least five people were killed and more than 130 injured after a powerful tornado struck the southern Brazilian state of Paraná on Friday, devastating part of the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu. According to the state’s Civil Defense, “five deaths have been confirmed......

Qatar denies allegations of targeting ICC prosecutor’s accuser

Qatar on Friday dismissed what it described as “baseless allegations” regarding a case involving the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), after The Guardian published an article accusing the Gulf state of attempting to discredit a woman who had filed a complaint against him. The......

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