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Maritime traffic resumes between Spain and Morocco after weather disruptions

Ferry services between Morocco and Spain cautiously resumed on Friday following a suspension caused by severe weather conditions on Thursday. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour and hazardous wave conditions had significantly impacted maritime travel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The......

Cuba faces another widespread power outage

Havana  – A massive power outage struck Cuba on Friday night, affecting Havana and several provinces, plunging millions into darkness. The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the blackout began around 8:15 p.m. local time due to a failure at the Diezmero substation on the outskirts......

South Africa faces significant budgetary challenges amid sluggish economic growth

South Africa is grappling with a substantial budgetary challenge in a climate of slow economic growth, as highlighted by economic experts during a recent conference in Johannesburg focused on commodities. According to analysts, this year's budget has experienced a slight short-term budgetary slip,......

Uncovering the drug tunnel connecting Ceuta and Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan authorities are engaged in a thorough investigation of a recently discovered tunnel used for drug trafficking between Ceuta and Morocco. This operation, dubbed Operation Hades, is a collaborative effort by the Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan security forces, aimed at dismantling......

Grief and Resilience: Uncovering the Tragedy at Al-Shifa Hospital

In a harrowing discovery, Palestinian survivors of Israel’s actions have identified 38 relatives from a newly uncovered mass grave at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, where the sanctity of death and proper burial has been tragically compromised. Upon unearthing the grave, Gaza's civil defense reported......

Travel disruptions escalate as severe weather hampers ferry services between Spain and Morocco

Severe Weather Disrupts Travel Between Spain and Morocco Strong winds and torrential rain have led to the cancellation of passenger ferry services between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco, as adverse weather conditions grip the region. Authorities from the Algeciras Bay Port Authority reported that......

Tesla's Canadian dealerships accused of fraud over $43 million in EV rebates

Tesla is currently embroiled in serious allegations of fraud in Canada, as four of its dealerships face scrutiny after claiming an astounding $43 million in government rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) within just 72 hours. This rapid depletion of funds has led to the unexpected suspension of the country's......

ICJ to examine Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities toward Palestinians

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to convene hearings in April, following a request from the United Nations to assess Israel's humanitarian obligations regarding the Palestinian population. This development arises after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in December, calling......

Emergency evacuation after American Airlines jet catches fire in Denver

More than 170 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated after an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, en route from Colorado Springs, experienced an engine fire upon landing in Denver. The incident occurred on Thursday when the aircraft, originally bound for Dallas, was diverted to Denver International......

French civil servant accused of espionage for Algeria

A civil servant from the Ministry of Economy has been placed under judicial scrutiny in Paris, suspected of leaking information regarding opponents of the Algerian government residing in France, allegedly with the assistance of a social worker from the French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii). The......

Disruptions in maritime traffic between Tarifa and Tanger due to adverse weather conditions

The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......

Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

Terror on the Tracks: Pakistan train siege leaves dozens dead

Nearly 350 hostages were freed after a harrowing confrontation between the Pakistani military and militants who seized a train in Balochistan, according to security sources. The attack, which began on Tuesday, ended in bloodshed, leaving dozens dead. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group......