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Paraguay welcomes UN vote backing Morocco’s sovereignty plan for Moroccan Sahara

Paraguay has expressed its satisfaction following the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a resolution reaffirming Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that “this autonomy......

France hails UN’s “Historic” resolution backing Morocco’s autonomy Plan for Moroccan Sahara

The French Embassy in Morocco praised on Friday the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which reaffirms the central role of Morocco’s autonomy plan in resolving the regional dispute over the Sahara. In a statement released after the vote, the French diplomatic mission......

Washington accuses Beijing of making a “Mistake” by restricting rare earth exports

The United States has criticized China’s decision to impose export restrictions on rare earth materials, calling it a “strategic mistake” that exposes Beijing’s use of its dominance in this crucial sector as a political tool. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said......

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan Re-elected with over 97% of the vote

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a landslide victory in the country’s latest presidential election, winning 97.66% of the votes, according to the National Electoral Commission. The results were announced on Saturday on state television after several days of......

Legal battle between “Les Grands Buffets” of Narbonne and Lyon over trademark rights

A legal battle is brewing in France’s culinary world. The famous restaurant Les Grands Buffets of Narbonne has filed a lawsuit against Les Grands Buffets Lyonnais, which opened earlier this year in the historic Tour Rose building in Lyon. The dispute concerns the use of the name “Les Grands......

Ethiopia reduces foreign debt by over 80%, Boosting economic prospects

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia has successfully reduced its foreign debt by more than 80%, lowering it from $23 billion to $4.5 billion. This milestone marks a major achievement in the country’s economic management and fiscal discipline. The Ethiopian government......

Bordeaux: Prison officers assaulted by a minor at Gradignan detention center

A violent incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the juvenile ward of the Gradignan detention center, near Bordeaux. Around 5 p.m., a young inmate returning from a hearing with the Youth Judicial Protection Service (PJJ) allegedly attacked several guards after refusing to return to his cell, according......

Gard: Young man shot dead near a restaurant in Alès

A 22-year-old man was shot dead late Thursday night while sitting in his car near a fast-food restaurant at the entrance of Alès, in the Gard region, police sources told AFP. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the restaurant’s parking lot and may be linked to a drug trafficking......

Major heist at California museum: over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland storage

More than 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen during a night-time burglary at a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), authorities confirmed this week. The incident occurred on October 15around 3:30 a.m., when intruders broke into the warehouse and......

Despite controversy, Shein to open its first permanent store at Paris’ BHV

Paris — Despite mounting criticism and a growing public backlash, Chinese-founded fast fashion giant Shein will open its first permanent physical store in Paris’ BHV Marais department store on Wednesday, November 5, the Société des......

Unprecedented rainfall floods New York City, leaving two dead and paralyzing transportation

New York City faced record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, October 30, 2025, triggering severe flooding across all five boroughs. The deluge inundated streets, overwhelmed subway lines, and disrupted operations at major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Two men tragically lost their lives......

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church

The Sagrada Familia basilica has officially become the world’s tallest church, following the installation of a new section of its central tower on Thursday, the church administration announced. The architectural masterpiece designed by Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.91......

Xi to meet Canadian and Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce

Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, following a fragile trade truce reached with U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, struck before Trump’s departure, suspended further......

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