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Bordeaux metropolis launches call for naming rights of Stade Atlantique

Bordeaux Metropolis has officially opened a call for candidates to become the naming partner of Stade Atlantique, a prominent sports venue in the heart of the city. The stadium, which was originally constructed in 2016 for the UEFA Euro tournament, is now under public management since July, following......

Archaeologists race to save Gaza artifacts amid ongoing destruction and evacuations

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have issued their second evacuation order this week in Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations. The strikes, described by Palestinian and international observers as a cultural and human genocide, have placed Gaza’s historical and archeological treasures......

Brussels proposes unprecedented sanctions against Israel amid Gaza crisis

On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed a series of unprecedented sanctions against Israel, citing the "untenable" situation in Gaza. These measures, partially new since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, face a tough road ahead as the 27 EU member states remain divided over their adoption. The......

At least 50 sudanese refugees die in shipwreck off Libya's coast, Says IOM

At least 50 Sudanese refugees lost their lives on Sunday in a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Tobrouk, in eastern Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. The accident, which also left 24 others rescued, highlights the ongoing risks migrants face while attempting......

In Tunis, Jouahri advocates for strengthening arab monetary cooperation

At a meeting in Tunis on September 17, 2025, Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), highlighted the importance of enhanced cooperation between Arab central banks to confront the global political, economic, and commercial shocks currently affecting the world. Speaking on the sidelines......

Activist flotillas unite to challenge Gaza blockade and deliver aid

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) have joined forces in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. They aim to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians facing critical shortages of food and medical supplies. This civilian-led maritime initiative......

Iran calls U.S. criticism of its missile program "Nonsense"

Iran has dismissed recent U.S. criticisms regarding its missile program as "nonsense," following remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described the program as an "unacceptable risk." "Its statements are nonsense," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

European commission proposes unprecedented sanctions against Israel amid Gaza crisis

The European Commission proposed a new set of sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, responding to the "untenable" situation in Gaza. However, these unprecedented measures since the start of the Israel-Hamas war are unlikely to gain approval from the EU's 27 member states. The proposal......

Trump walking ahead of King Charles sparks debate over royal protocol

During former President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, footage of him walking ahead of King Charles III while inspecting the guard of honour at Windsor Castle sparked widespread discussion about royal protocol. The scene, which unfolded during the ceremonial inspection,......

Palestinian families flee Gaza City as Israeli offensive escalates

Gaza City is enduring another wave of mass displacement as Israeli forces intensify their ground invasion and bombardment, leaving many residents fearing they may never return home. Families are fleeing southward amid devastating scenes of destruction, carrying only the bare essentials on vans, trucks,......

Lesotho villagers file complaint over Bank-Funded water project

Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a formal complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over the construction of a major water project, claiming that it has caused extensive damage to farmland, polluted water sources, and harmed local homes. Approximately 1,600 residents of villages......

Bhamdoun tunnel lighting completed to improve road safety

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transportation announced the completion of lighting works in the Bhamdoun Tunnel, located on the mountain highway connecting Beirut to the Bekaa Valley. The upgrades cover both directions of the tunnel, which experiences heavy daily traffic. According to the......

Cuba: Prisoners exploited to produce cigars and charcoal for export

A recent report by the Madrid-based human rights organization Prisoners Defenders has revealed that thousands of prisoners in Cuba are being exploited to produce cigars and charcoal destined for export. According to the investigation, at least 60,000 of Cuba’s 90,000 prisoners are involved in......