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Paula Alvarellos, mayor of Lugo, dies after heart attack

Paula Alvarellos, the Mayor of Lugo, passed away on Saturday after suffering a heart attack on Friday, just before the opening speech of the city’s Carnival celebrations. Sources from the PSdeG confirmed her death after she had been transferred to the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña......

Passing of Mohamed Benaïssa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mohamed Benaïssa, former Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Municipality of Asilah, passed away on Friday, February 28, after a prolonged battle with illness. His death marks the end of a distinguished career dedicated to culture, diplomacy, and the development of his hometown. Born......

Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico under suspicious circumstances

Gene Hackman, the legendary actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, alongside their dog. Authorities have called the circumstances of their deaths "suspicious enough" to warrant a thorough investigation. While the exact cause of death......

Greece's rail disaster: A result of longstanding safety failures

An inquiry has determined that the fatal rail disaster in Greece in 2023, which claimed the lives of 57 people, was caused by long-standing safety deficiencies that remain unresolved. The investigation, led by the National Aviation Investigation Agency and Railway Accidents and Transportation Safety......

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at home

Gene Hackman, the renowned Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, according to multiple U.S. media outlets. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's office, cited by various sources, has not confirmed the cause......

Gaza's humanitarian crisis: A devastating toll

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has tragically reached 48,319, while the number of injured has surpassed 111,749 since the onset of the Israeli occupation aggression on October 7, 2023. These statistics reflect the horrific toll that the people of Gaza have endured over the course of several months......

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash increases to 46

The death toll from a Sudanese military plane crash in Omdurman, near Khartoum, has risen to at least 46, according to officials. The Antonov aircraft crashed on Tuesday during takeoff from Wadi Seidna military airport, located in northern Omdurman. The crash also injured 10 others, as confirmed by the......

Moroccan Sahara: A Land of Light, Opportunity, and Unity

The Moroccan Sahara is a region in motion, embodying a renewed perspective on Morocco’s identity and future, according to Franco-Swiss academic and author Jean-Marie Heydt. Speaking in Rabat during the launch of his latest book, "Le Sahara marocain: Terre de lumière et d’avenir",......

Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria: at least two dead, reports Syrian Observatory

The Israeli military announced airstrikes targeting military sites housing weapons in southern Syria on Tuesday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported at least two fatalities near Damascus. The Israeli army confirmed that it hit military targets, including command centers and weapons......

Maroc Telecom: Abdeslam Ahizoune departs, Mohamed Benchaâboune expected to take over

Abdeslam Ahizoune, the outgoing chairman of Maroc Telecom's management board, has seen his tenure come to an end. His departure was formalized during a meeting of the company's supervisory board, as confirmed by reliable sources. Mohamed Benchaâboun, the current director general of the......

Mysterious deaths of three Moroccan-American women at Belize resort spark investigation

The unexpected deaths of three young Moroccan-American women at a resort in Belize have left their families heartbroken and searching for answers, as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the tragedy. The bodies of Kawtar Naqad (23), Iman Mellah (24), and Wafa Alarar (26) were discovered......

Tragic highway collapse in South Korea claims four lives

A construction site disaster in South Korea led to the deaths of four individuals and left six others injured when parts of an elevated highway collapsed on Tuesday, according to fire authorities. The incident occurred in Anseong, a city located about 65 km (40 miles) south of Seoul, where ten workers......

Morocco receives first Apache AH-64E helicopters in strategic military upgrade

The first six Apache AH-64E attack helicopters ordered by Morocco arrived at the Tanger Med port this Monday evening, according to the well-informed Far Maroc forum. This marks the beginning of a larger acquisition program under the U.S. government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. In total,......