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Migrants in Libya face “extreme vulnerability,” warns IOM

In North Africa, Libya remains the country where migrants face the most severe challenges, warned the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday, as the ongoing conflict in Sudan drives a massive influx of refugees into the region. “We regularly receive testimonies from migrants......

Satellites: Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Merge to rival starlink

European aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their satellite operations, in a landmark project aimed at challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink and strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty. The......

Turkey: 14 migrants drown in the Aegean Sea

At least 14 migrants died after a rubber boat sank off the coast of Bodrum, in southwestern Turkey, authorities reported on Friday. “Two people were rescued alive, and the bodies of 14 irregular migrants were recovered,” the provincial governorate of Mugla said......

Moldova: Businessman Alexandru Munteanu appointed as prime minister of pro-EU government

Moldovan President Maia Sandu, a staunch supporter of closer ties with the European Union, has appointed Alexandru Munteanu, an economist and businessman, as the country’s new prime minister, following her party’s victory in last month’s parliamentary elections. “After......

Marseille: Man injured in shooting in the 3rd district

A 36-year-old man was shot and wounded on Thursday evening in Marseille’s 3rd district, local emergency services reported. Authorities confirmed that his life is not in danger. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Rue Auphan, in the Saint-Mauront neighborhood,......

Germany: Suspected islamist held after shooting at cars

A suspected supporter of the Islamic State (IS) has been placed in pre-trial detention in southern Germany after allegedly attempting to cause road accidents by shooting at cars with an air rifle, Bavarian police announced on Friday. The suspect reportedly fired at 22 vehicles between September......

Dislog medical devices acquires scomedica to strengthen its leadership in medical distribution

Dislog Medical Devices, a subsidiary of Dislog Group, announced on Thursday the acquisition of Scomedica, a major Moroccan company specializing in the distribution of medical devices, analytical and laboratory equipment, and consumables for hospitals, clinics, hygiene centers, and universities. Founded......

Two Russian military jets briefly violate Lithuanian airspace

Two Russian military aircraft briefly entered Lithuanian airspace on Thursday, according to a statement released by the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The incident, which lasted approximately eighteen seconds, involved a Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet and an IL-78 refueling aircraft that crossed about 700 meters......

India creates artificial rain over New Delhi to fight pollution for the first time

For the first time, India has successfully carried out an artificial rain experiment over New Delhi in an effort to combat the severe air pollution that has blanketed the city in recent days. The operation was conducted on Thursday, October 24, 2025, by the Delhi......

Trump to meet Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The meeting, confirmed by White House officials, is expected to address key economic and security issues, including trade relations and regional......

Romantic scam: South Korean woman duped by fake Squid Game actor loses €300,000

A South Korean woman in her fifties has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing the equivalent of €300,000 to someone impersonating Lee Jung-jae, the famous actor from the global hit series Squid Game. According to local media reports, the fraud began in early April on TikTok,......

Surprise exit of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s CEO shakes up the French retail giant

A major leadership shake-up has hit Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the French commercial real estate giant that owns some of Europe’s largest shopping centers, including Forum des Halles in Paris and La Part-Dieu in Lyon. The group announced that its CEO and Chairman of the Management Board,......

Trump warns he would withdraw U.S. support if Israel annexes the West Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Israel would lose American support if it proceeded with plans to annex the West Bank, according to an interview published Thursday by Time magazine. Speaking by phone on October 15, Trump said he had made commitments to Arab nations while mediating ceasefire......