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Gas leak triggers major blaze near Kuala Lumpur

A gas pipeline leak has led to a large fire on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, injuring over 100 individuals. The blaze, visible from miles away, erupted at 8:10 am on Tuesday in the suburb of Putra Heights, located in Selangor state. The fire, caused by a leak in a pipeline operated by the......

Ines Najjar: A beloved Tunisian actress passes away at 43

In a heartbreaking loss for the entertainment world, Tunisian actress Ines Najjar passed away on March 31, 2025, in Egypt at the age of 43, following a prolonged battle with illness. Hospitalized in a private clinic in Sixth of October City, near Cairo, she had been in intensive care for several days.......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Abdelkader Belliraj freed after royal pardon for terrorism conviction

Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian-Moroccan citizen sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, has been granted freedom following a royal pardon. His sentence was previously reduced to 25 years in 2022. Belliraj is among 33 inmates convicted of extremism......

Eid Al Fitr in Gaza: A somber reflection amid ongoing tragedy

Eid Al Fitr, a significant celebration for Muslims around the world, unfolds in Gaza this year under a pall of grief and destruction. Instead of the joyous family gatherings and festive meals typically associated with this occasion, the day is overshadowed by mourning, displacement, and the fear brought......

Road safety alert during Aïd Al-Fitr travel

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) urges all road users to exercise increased caution and take necessary safety measures due to the high traffic volume expected during Aïd Al-Fitr. In a statement, NARSA emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, particularly for public transport......

Eid Al-Fitr to be Celebrated on Monday in Several Arab Countries

Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Syria, and Iraq have officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. In Egypt, Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not sighted. As a result, Eid al-Fitr......

Myanmar Struggles With Earthquake Aftermath as Aid Arrives

Foreign aid and rescue teams reached Myanmar on Sunday to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake left over 1,600 dead and caused widespread destruction. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in the country in a century, struck on Friday, resulting in 1,644 fatalities, 3,408 injuries,......

Over 1,000 Confirmed Dead in 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and countless injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials warn that the death toll may continue to rise. As of Saturday, Myanmar’s military-led government......

Tourist submarine tragedy in Hurghada: Six dead, 29 injured in Red Sea incident

A devastating incident occurred on Thursday morning in the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, Egypt, when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives, including two children. Reports indicate that 29 individuals sustained injuries, with some in critical condition. At the time of......

Fire contained at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport: No casualties reported

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......

State of emergency declared in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located......

German court convicts terrorist suspect following Moroccan intelligence breakthrough

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......