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Syrie: Framework agreement to integrate Kurdish forces into the Army

The head of the Kurds in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced to AFP that a “framework agreement” has been reached with the central government in Damascus regarding the integration of Kurdish troops into Syrian security forces. “We have reached a principle agreement on the mechanism......

Royal Air Maroc cancels Brussels flights as Belgium faces nationwide strike

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Brussels scheduled for October 14, citing a national strike in Belgium expected to bring widespread disruption to transport services and airport operations. In its official statement, the Moroccan flag carrier explained......

Man found dead at home, Partner taken into Custody

A 36-year-old man was found dead in his home in Saint-Denis, Réunion, on the night from Saturday to Sunday, and his partner has been taken into custody, according to police sources. The body, discovered by emergency services, showed signs of strangulation, the same source said. The......

Ghana: 15 dead, including 11 children, in boat accident

Fifteen people drowned on Saturday when a boat capsized on Lake Volta in northeastern Ghana, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) announced on Sunday. “Unfortunately, 11 of the victims are children aged between two and 14 (five boys and six girls),” the GMA stated in a press release.......

EU ready to increase its presence in Gaza

The European Union is “very likely” to increase its presence on the ground in Gaza once a lasting ceasefire is established, said Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s outgoing foreign minister, on Sunday — a day before the Peace Summitscheduled......

Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal elected to Belgium’s Royal Academy

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, who has been imprisoned in Algeria for nearly a year, has been elected to the Royal Academy of French Language and Literature of Belgium, the institution’s permanent secretary Yves Namurannounced on Monday. “Boualem Sansal embodies the......

New Zealand accused of taking a “totally Trump” turn on climate policy

Environmental groups have condemned the New Zealand government for what they call a “complete denial of climate change”, after it announced a reduction in its methane emissions targets—a move applauded by the agricultural sector but criticized by scientists and activists. The new......

Europe launches biometric border checks this Sunday

Europe’s long-awaited biometric border checks officially come into effect this Sunday, October 12, nearly a year later than planned. The rollout will be gradual over the next six months, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026. The new system will apply to non-EU nationals entering......

New collision in the South China sea rekindles tensions between the Philippines and China

A new maritime clash has reignited tensions between Beijing and Manila. The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese vessel on Sunday of “deliberately” ramming one of its ships anchored near a disputed island in the South China Sea, while China blamed the Philippines for being “entirely......

Madagascar: Air France suspends flights between Paris and antananarivo amid security concerns

Air France has suspended its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Antananarivo until Monday, citing the deteriorating security situation in Madagascar, which has been rocked by anti-government protests for more than a week. The airline confirmed to AFP that operations have been halted......

Italy: Historic monastery destroyed by fire, 22 nuns evacuated

A massive fire has destroyed the historic Bernaga Monastery in northern Italy, leading to the evacuation of 22 cloistered nuns, Italian firefighters reported on Sunday. Founded in 1628 in La Valletta Brianza, near Milan, the monastery was a 17th-century religious landmark known as the place where Saint......

Ivory Coast presidential campaign kicks off amid rising tensions

The presidential campaign in Ivory Coast has begun under a tense political climate marked by arrests and opposition protests. Over 200 people were detained in Abidjan on Saturday after police dispersed an unauthorized opposition march with tear gas, just as President Alassane Ouattara launched his re-election......

Morocco and Russia sign bilateral investment protection agreement

Russia is preparing to sign a bilateral agreement with Morocco to protect and promote investments, reflecting Moscow’s aim to strengthen its economic presence in Africa and diversify trade partnerships beyond traditional markets. This follows six similar agreements already concluded with other......

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