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Sweden pledges €7.3 Billion military aid to Ukraine for 2026-2027

Stockholm/Kiev, September 11, 2025 – The Swedish government announced on Thursday a military aid package for Ukraine worth 80 billion kronor (€7.3 billion) over the next two years, covering 2026 and 2027. Sweden’s Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, emphasized the continuity of the......

Two Nigerians arrested in Beirut for swallowing cocaine to smuggle into Lebanon

Beirut, September 11, 2025 – Lebanese authorities announced the arrest of two Nigerian nationals who allegedly ingested cocaine capsules to smuggle the drugs into Lebanon. The suspects, aged 59 and 34, transported the cocaine from Nigeria to Lebanon via Ethiopia, according to a statement from the......

European parliament calls for sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Strasbourg, September 11, 2025 – The European Parliament on Thursday called for sanctions against two Israeli ministers described as “extremists” and urged the suspension of part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing the situation in Gaza. The non-binding resolution, initiated......

United States: Man freed after 27 years in prison as witness admits being the real killer

A Minnesota man has been released after spending 27 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Bryan Hooper, now 54, was convicted in 1998 of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, based largely on the testimony of a woman who recently confessed to being the real killer. “This is......

UK ambassador to the United States dismissed over Epstein ties

The British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has been dismissed following revelations about his close ties with the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the UK Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday. The decision comes as a major embarrassment for Prime......

Katakit: Local incubator project highlights Morocco’s industrial potential

In a modest workshop in Morocco, Khalil Tantawi is building something that bridges tradition and innovation: egg incubators designed specifically for local farmers. His brand, Katakit, launched in 2018, reflects an ambition to create robust, accessible, and energy-efficient equipment entirely manufactured......

Poland calls UN security council meeting after drone intrusion

Poland announced on Thursday that an extraordinary meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be held at its request after the intrusion of nearly twenty drones, allegedly of Russian origin, into its airspace. The incident, which Warsaw and its allies consider deliberate but Moscow denies, has......

Decomposed body discovered in singer D4vd’s abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles

A decomposed body was found Monday inside a Tesla belonging to singer D4vd at a Los Angeles impound lot, prompting a death investigation by authorities. Los Angeles police responded to the impound lot on North Mansfield Avenue after staff reported a strong odor emanating from the vehicle. Upon inspection,......

Rabat equips taxi drivers with English skills ahead of global sports events

In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Rabat officials have launched an ambitious initiative to train taxi drivers in English. This program, aimed at equipping over 22,000 drivers with essential language skills, positions Morocco’s capital as a welcoming......

Tunisia’s union leader urges defense of UGTT after presidential attacks

The head of Tunisia’s most powerful trade union, the UGTT, urged members and supporters on Monday to “defend the organization and its values” after protesters — backed by President Kais Saied — gathered outside the union’s headquarters accusing it of corruption. “We......

Gas tanker explosion in Mexico City kills three and injures 70 under highway overpass

A devastating gas tanker explosion in Mexico City on Wednesday claimed the lives of three people and left 70 others injured, many with severe burns. The incident, which occurred beneath a highway overpass in the southern part of the capital, engulfed nearly 30 vehicles in flames and sent thick smoke......

Portugal wildfires: Morocco sends two Canadair planes to help

Morocco has sent two Canadair firefighting aircraft to Portugal after Lisbon activated a bilateral cooperation mechanism in response to the breakdown of two of its own planes. The Portuguese Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday that the aircraft will remain deployed until the end of the week. Portugal......

UN chief warns of “real risk” of Ukraine conflict spreading

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday of a “real risk” that the war in Ukraine could spread beyond its borders. The statement came after Polish authorities reported the interception of Russian drones that had entered their territory. “This episode once......