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Moroccan scholar receives global recognition for advancing Malcolm X’s legacy

Hisham Aidi, a Moroccan scholar and Columbia University professor, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award for his three decades of work in preserving and promoting the legacy of Malcolm X. Honoring a lifetime of dedication The award was presented on May 19 by Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm......

Suspect in Minnesota political shooting arrested

The suspect in the deadly shooting that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another injured has been apprehended. Authorities confirmed that 57-year-old Vance Boelter was arrested on Sunday after a two-day search across the Midwestern state. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Boelter’s......

AFRICOM rules out relocating headquarters to Morocco, citing financial constraints

Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......

Fbi seeks Elpidio Reyna for assault on federal officer in Los Angeles

Federal authorities have identified Elpidio Reyna, 40, as the suspect accused of throwing rocks at Border Patrol vehicles during anti-ICE protests in Paramount, California, resulting in injuries to a federal officer. Reyna faces multiple charges, including assault on a federal officer, and could face......

British photographer injured during LA protests over immigration raids

A British photojournalist is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery for injuries sustained during protests in Los Angeles. Nick Stern, an experienced photographer originally from Hertfordshire, was struck by a "plastic bullet" while documenting demonstrations against Immigration and......

Khaby Lame forced to leave the United States

Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok star, faced a brief detention by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) after overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer was allowed a voluntary departure and has since left the country, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to ICE, the......

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and......

Canadian wildfires send smoke across Atlantic to Europe amid massive evacuations

A severe wildfire emergency continues to engulf western Canada, with more than 166 active fires burning across multiple provinces including Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, ordering 17,000 residents to evacuate as flames advance rapidly through......

Chinese researchers charged with smuggling toxic fungus into US

US federal prosecutors have formally accused two Chinese nationals, Jian Yunqing (33) and Liu Zunyong (34), of illegally bringing a hazardous fungus into the United States. Authorities warn that this fungus could be used as a potential agroterrorism tool. The charges, revealed by the US Attorney’s......

King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss shot dead in San Antonio

US actor Jonathan Joss, known for his role as John Redcorn in King of the Hill and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation, was fatally shot in San Antonio. He was 59. His husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claims the killing was a homophobic hate crime. Police say no evidence currently......

Diddy trial hears shocking testimony of abuse from ex-girlfriend's stylist

Sean "Diddy" Combs stands accused in a trial that has unveiled disturbing allegations of abuse towards his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Testimony from Deonte Nash, Combs' former stylist, revealed harrowing accounts of violence that have captivated and horrified the courtroom. Nash......

Pigeons delay delta air lines flight, creating chaos and laughter

A delta air lines flight from minneapolis to madison encountered an extraordinary disruption when two pigeons unexpectedly boarded the aircraft, leading to delays and a mix of confusion and amusement among passengers and crew. This unusual incident occurred on delta flight 2348, an airbus a220 carrying......

Controversial Gaza aid group leader resigns amid humanitarian concerns

The head of a controversial aid group supported by the United States and Israel has resigned, stating that the organization cannot adhere to essential humanitarian principles while operating in Gaza. Jake Wood, a U.S. military veteran and former executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation,......

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