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African Lion 2025: Enhancing military cooperation through strategic exercises

A joint Moroccan-American WMD defense exercise unfolded Tuesday at Agadir’s military port as part of the ongoing African Lion 2025, which is being executed under the directives of King Mohammed VI, the Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces. This 21st edition of......

Tragic shooting at Israeli embassy staff event in Washington DC

Two Israeli embassy staff members were tragically shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington, DC, a violent act that has sent shockwaves through the community. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. local time as the victims were leaving a gathering at the museum. Witnesses......

FBI labels California fertility clinic bombing as act of terrorism

A deadly explosion struck a fertility clinic in downtown Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, killing one person and injuring four others. The FBI has officially classified the incident as a terrorist attack. According to Akil Davis, head of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, the blast was......

Mexican Navy vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge causing fatalities and injuries

A Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and 19 injuries, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The ship, carrying 277 people, sustained damage to its masts after striking the iconic bridge, though the 142-year-old structure itself avoided major......

Wave of Israeli strikes on Gaza kills at least 48

A recent series of Israeli airstrikes on residences in northern Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 48 individuals, including 22 children, as reported by the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya. The Israeli military has not commented on these attacks but had previously warned Jabaliya residents......

Us faces backlash over new Gaza aid foundation as un agency's role is sidelined

The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......

Historic election: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

The Catholic Church has entered a new chapter with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American pontiff. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 19, 1954, Prevost's ascension comes as he succeeds Pope Francis, becoming the......

Robert Francis Prevost becomes pope Leo XIV: A new chapter for the Catholic Church

On May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Adopting the papal name Leo XIV, Prevost now steps into one of the most scrutinized and revered roles in......

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coasts of Chile and Argentina

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded in the Drake Passage, located between Cape Horn and Antarctica, at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). In......

Russia's drone attack on Zaporizhzhia leaves 29 injured

On Friday, Ivan Fedorov, the governor of the Zaporizhzhia region, reported that 29 individuals were wounded following a large-scale nighttime drone strike on the southeastern Ukrainian city. Among the injured was a 13-year-old boy. The attack targeted civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings,......

Virginia Giuffre, prominent Epstein accuser, passes away at 41

Virginia Giuffre, known for her accusations against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has tragically passed away at the age of 41. Her family announced her death, stating that she succumbed to suicide on her farm in Western Australia. They expressed their heartbreak, noting her lifelong battle as a......

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Pope Francis at solemn funeral

In a poignant tribute, up to 200,000 mourners are expected to fill St. Peter's Square as the world pays its final respects to Pope Francis, who will be laid to rest in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica, in accordance with his wishes. The ceremony commenced with Cardinal Giovanni......

Moroccan judge mina sougrati makes history as president of international association of women judges

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......

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