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Simplified Schengen visa renewals: New procedures introduced by BLS Rabat

Starting February 24, BLS Rabat will implement a streamlined process for renewing Schengen visas, introducing a no-appointment system for eligible applicants. This initiative aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance accessibility for visa renewal services. Renewing one-year Schengen visas Holders......

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead in Seoul home

Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for her breakthrough role in "The Man from Nowhere," was found deceased at her residence in Seoul's Seongdong-gu district on Sunday. A friend, who was scheduled to meet with the 24-year-old actress, discovered her unresponsive and alerted police......

Child steals spotlight at White House press meet

Elon Musk's recent White House appearance on February 11, 2025, became a notable media event when his four-year-old son, X Æ A-12, created an unexpected spectacle during what was meant to be a formal press conference. The meeting, focused on initiatives from the Department of Government Efficiency......

Hamas announces the names of three Israeli prisoners ahead of their release

A senior Hamas official announced on Friday that Palestinian armed factions in Gaza will release three Israeli prisoners on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, confirmed that the group will free Sagi Dekel, Chen, and Yair Horn. In......

A near-death encounter: young man swallowed and spat out by a humpback whale

A 23-year-old man had an extraordinary brush with nature when a humpback whale briefly swallowed him before spitting him back out, allowing him to recount the harrowing yet surreal experience. The incident occurred while he was rafting with his father in the southernmost tip of Chile. Captured on video......

Fire at Marrakech conference center claims two lives, leaves three injured

A devastating fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and leaving three others injured. According to a representative from the Marrakech prefecture, the injured were rushed to the intensive......

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......

Fatal fire at Busan hotel construction site claims at least six lives

A deadly fire has claimed the lives of at least six individuals at a hotel construction site in Busan, South Korea. The incident occurred Friday morning and quickly escalated. Firefighters, including a team of 90 personnel, responded to the blaze, deploying helicopters to rescue trapped workers, including......

Moroccan intelligence aids Spanish authorities in major hashish seizure on Canary Islands

In a coordinated effort showcasing international cooperation, Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) provided critical intelligence that enabled Spain's Civil Guard to seize over two tons of hashish off the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The Spanish......

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,......

Intrigue in Najaf: Allegations surface of plot targeting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

Numerous media outlets have reported the uncovering of an alleged plan to assassinate Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. According to exclusive sources from the Turkish newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi, a clandestine meeting reportedly took place in Najaf, Iraq, where an Iranian-backed scheme to assassinate......

Grenade attack injures twelve in Grenoble bar

A grenade explosion in a bar in Grenoble, located in southeastern France, left twelve people injured on Wednesday evening. According to officials, the suspect entered the bar without speaking and threw the grenade before fleeing the scene. Two of the victims are in critical condition, and many patrons......

Syria denies Algeria’s appeal for prisoner release, escalating diplomatic discord

Syria has firmly declined Algeria’s request to release Algerian soldiers and Polisario fighters who were captured during the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. According to French broadcaster Monte Carlo Doualiya, citing its correspondent in Damascus, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa turned......