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Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Deports Venezuelans

The Trump administration has deported over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a court order prohibiting the action, arguing that the judge lacked the authority to intervene. The deportations involved individuals linked to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal organization associated with kidnapping, extortion, and murder. Judge James......

Marrakech: A Vibrant Tourist Hub During Ramadan

Marrakech continues to thrive as a prime tourist destination in Morocco, even during the holy month of Ramadan. Known as the tourism capital of the country, the city remains a magnet for both local and international visitors. Far from slowing down tourism, this period offers a unique opportunity to experience the imperial city through a spiritual......

Trump to Discuss Ukraine War With Putin on Tuesday

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, aiming to find a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. During a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump emphasized the extensive efforts made over the weekend to facilitate peace talks. "We......

Morocco's automotive production boosts regional growth in 2024

In 2024, Morocco's automotive production saw a significant increase of 12%, reaching nearly 500,000 vehicles. This surge played a crucial role in offsetting a decline in production in Iran, contributing to an overall 0.4% growth in vehicle production across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the European Automobile......

Rental prices in Barcelona decrease by 6.4% after rent control measures, but challenges remain

The rental market in Barcelona has experienced a 6.4% decrease in prices one year after the implementation of rent control measures aimed at areas with high demand. Across other regions in Catalonia, where the same measures apply, the reduction stands at 3.7%. Despite these positive results, Sílvia Paneque, the Generalitat’s Minister......

SpaceX crew replaces stranded astronauts on the ISS

A pair of NASA astronauts who had been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months are now one step closer to returning home. This milestone came after their replacement crew docked with the ISS on Sunday morning. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck aboard the ISS since June, greeted......

Winter weather alerts in Spain amid snow and low temperatures

A strong winter storm has triggered weather alerts in several regions of Spain due to heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures, particularly affecting the northern half of the country. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), six autonomous communities have been placed under alert. In Castilla y León, multiple roads......

Xi Jinping declines EU invitation for anniversary summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has turned down an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels commemorating the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, according to the Financial Times. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China, meeting with the heads of the European Council and Commission. While the Chinese premier typically attends......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe were informed through an......

Australian teen Gout Gout shatters records with world-leading 200m performance

Australian teenager Gout Gout has made headlines with his exceptional performances in the 200-meter sprint. Gout, 16, first gained attention in December when he clocked the fastest 200m time ever recorded by a 16-year-old, surpassing Usain Bolt’s personal best at the same age. His time of 20.04 seconds also broke Peter Norman’s......

Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the summit, argued that Moscow should have......

Israeli airstrike kills nine in Gaza amid ceasefire tensions

An Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, a northern town in Gaza, claimed the lives of at least nine Palestinians, including three local journalists. The attack occurred on Saturday as Hamas leaders were in Cairo for ceasefire negotiations. The airstrike targeted a car, killing those inside and critically injuring several others, health officials......

Canada reassesses the purchase of American fighter jets

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a review of the planned acquisition of a fleet of U.S. fighter jets, according to the Ministry of Defense. The agreement made with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government involves the purchase of 88 F-35 aircraft, costing approximately $85 million each. The Prime Minister has asked to assess......