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Trump Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away early Monday at the age of 88, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare that American flags be flown at half-staff on all official buildings. This gesture of mourning will be observed across the United States, including civilian and military facilities. In a statement......

Pistachio shortage: How Dubai's chocolate has disrupted the market

A viral video has dramatically altered the global pistachio market. The now-famous "Dubai chocolate," launched in 2021 by the Emirati brand FIX, has become a coveted product worldwide following a stunning feature on TikTok at the end of 2023. Since then, demand has surged, prices have skyrocketed,......

Pope Francis passes away at 88, marking a significant chapter in the Vatican's history

Pope Francis has died, as confirmed by the Vatican in a video announcement. The pontiff, who was elected in 2013 following the resignation of Benedict XVI, was 88 years old. Despite his diminishing health, Pope Francis made a final public appearance at St. Peter's Square to celebrate Easter. His......

U.S. issues travel warning amid concerns of imminent attacks in Syria

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Syria, citing "credible information" about potential imminent attacks in the Middle Eastern nation. This advisory was released by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on its website, despite the embassy's closure since......

Vehicle crash in Fuengirola claims two lives and leaves three critically injured

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday night in Fuengirola, a coastal town in Málaga, leaving two people dead and three others severely injured. The incident took place around 10:00 PM along the promenade, near Carvajal. Emergency services, including the Local Police, National Police, and Firefighters,......

Tragic shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and four injured

On April 17, a tragic shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, where the son of a deputy sheriff killed two people and injured four others before being shot and apprehended by police. Authorities confirmed the gunman, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was a......

Deadly drone strike hits Dnipro leaving dozens injured

A large-scale drone assault launched by Russia struck the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Wednesday night, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a child, and injuring at least 30 others, according to regional authorities. Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region,......

Death of Gabonese international Aaron Boupendza after fall from 11th floor

Gabonese international striker Aaron Boupendza has tragically passed away at the age of 28 after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China, where he was living and playing for Zhejiang FC. The news was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) through a message on its X (formerly......

Mario Vargas Llosa, the last giant of Latin American literature, passed away at the age of 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian-Spanish Nobel laureate, passed away on Sunday in Lima at the age of 89, marking the end of an era. He was the last great representative of the golden generation of Latin American literature, which also included figures like Gabriel García Márquez and Julio......

Fatal helicopter crash in New York: pilot's last words revealed

Authorities are continuing to investigate the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of a Spanish family of five and the pilot in New York. New details about the final moments of the flight are emerging. The helicopter took off from Lower Manhattan last Thursday, heading south before turning......

Fez plane accident: Aircraft veers off runway, three crew members injured

A small private plane, an H25B model, was involved in an accident near Fez-Saiss Airport earlier today, following an unsuccessful landing attempt. Authorities have confirmed that the incident occurred when the aircraft deviated from its intended path at the end of the runway. Initial reports had implied......

Tech executive and family tragically killed in New York helicopter crash

A tragic helicopter crash in New York City has claimed the lives of a family of five Spanish tourists, including three children. Among the victims were Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive, and Merce Camprubi Montal, who is believed to be his wife. The crash occurred around 3:17 p.m. on Thursday when......

Former Microsoft Engineer Calls for Global Boycott Over Gaza Stance

In a bold move that has captured international attention, Ibtihal Aboussad, a former AI engineer at Microsoft, has launched a call for a global boycott of the company’s products. This statement comes in the wake of her recent termination from Microsoft following a protest during the company's......