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Spain leads NATO's most ambitious naval exercises of the year

Spain is hosting NATO's most ambitious naval maneuvers, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25, which began on Monday in the Gulf of Cádiz and the southern coast of Andalusia. These operations, which will run until April 4, involve over 4,000 military personnel and 30 ships from nine countries. The exercises......

Dortmund: A German-Tunisian Septuagenarian Shot by Police After a Medical Crisis

A 70-year-old man of German-Tunisian origin was fatally shot by police in Dortmund on Friday afternoon after exhibiting aggressive behavior toward paramedics attempting to transport him to the hospital. According to the Dortmund prosecutor’s office, the man had suffered an epileptic seizure at......

Major collision off eastern England injures 32 in oil tanker and cargo ship crash

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England, leading to fires on both vessels and leaving at least 32 people injured. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, with a massive emergency response deployed to rescue the casualties. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reported......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......

Moroccans rank second in EU citizenship grants in 2023, losing top spot to Syrians

According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......

Morocco plans naval upgrade with acquisition of two advanced submarines

Morocco is reportedly preparing to enhance its naval power by acquiring two advanced submarines, according to a report by Military Africa. The move is part of the North African country's broader strategy to modernize its military and strengthen its ability to address evolving security challenges......

Car attack in Mannheim: one dead and several injured

A tragic incident unfolded in Mannheim, Germany, when a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The event took place in Planken, the city's main shopping street, where a black SUV sped through the crowd, knocking over multiple people. The vehicle......

Afghan arrested after car attack injures 30 in Munich, Germany

An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested on Thursday in Munich after a car rammed into a trade union demonstration, injuring 30 people, some critically. The attack took place on the eve of an international security conference in the Bavarian city and sparked renewed debates on immigration ahead of Germany’s......

Car crashes into crowd in Munich, raising security concerns

A car drove into a crowd in Munich, Germany, on Thursday, causing multiple injuries, according to local media sources. The incident took place in the city center, where a group of trade union members had gathered for a demonstration. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people in distress, some crying and shaking,......

Sam Nujoma, Architect of Namibia’s Independence, Passes Away at 95

Sam Nujoma, the revolutionary figure who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and became its first president, has passed away at the age of 95. Recognized as Namibia’s "founding father," Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalized for three weeks......

Former German President and UN Envoy Passes Away at 81

Former German President Horst Köhler, who held office from 2004 until his resignation in 2010, has passed away at the age of 81 following a brief illness. The announcement was made by the presidential office in Berlin on Saturday. Köhler was first elected as Germany’s federal president......

Palestinian-American journalist detained and deported by Switzerland

Washington, DC – Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed his release and deportation by Swiss authorities following a three-day detention. Abunimah, known for his role as the executive director of a publication advocating Palestinian rights, suggested in a statement that his......

NATO Initiates Mission to Secure Baltic Undersea Cables

NATO has announced a new mission to enhance the protection of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. This initiative, disclosed by the Secretary General during a meeting in Helsinki with leaders from several Baltic and Nordic nations, aims to safeguard vital infrastructure through a combination of......