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Israeli police seize nearly €400,000 in West Bank over alleged terrorism financing

Israeli police announced on Wednesday the confiscation of about 1.5 million shekels (more than €385,000) during an operation in the occupied West Bank, claiming the funds were linked to terrorism financing. According to police, the money was seized in cooperation with the Border Police and the......

Starship achieves successful test flight after series of explosions

SpaceX’s Starship, the mega-rocket developed by billionaire Elon Musk to reach the Moon and Mars, has completed a successful test flight, marking a sharp contrast with previous attempts marred by dramatic explosions. The world’s largest rocket, standing over 120 meters tall, lifted off from......

L7OR and Larbi Imghrane light up Agadir’s Coca-Cola Food Festival

The city of Agadir is gearing up for a festive weekend as the Coca-Cola Food Festival wraps up on August 30 and 31 at Place Al Wahda. A celebration where music and gastronomy meet, offering audiences an unforgettable summer experience. On stage, Moroccan rapper L7OR (Lamine Nouri) will bring his unique......

Morocco bolsters missile precision with successful test of Israeli EXTRA system

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing an Israeli EXTRA guided missile in the southeastern region of the country. The advanced missile, equipped with a 120-kilogram warhead, demonstrated exceptional accuracy by striking its target at its......

Dust storm disrupts Phoenix flights and leaves thousands without power

A massive dust storm swept through metro Phoenix on Monday, triggering severe thunderstorms that caused widespread power outages and flight disruptions at the city’s main airport. Severe weather strikes Phoenix The National Weather Service reported that the storm hit in the late afternoon, bringing......

German Vice-Chancellor calls for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025 — German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called on Monday for “reliable security guarantees” for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv, announcing that Berlin would maintain an annual military support package of 9 billion euros for the war-torn country. Upon......

Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam, tens of thousands evacuated

Vinh, Vietnam, August 25, 2025 — Typhoon Kajiki struck central-northern Vietnam on Monday with winds of up to 130 km/h, causing one death, eight injuries, and prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas. Kajiki, the fifth typhoon to hit the country this year,......

Lebanon urged to ban Roblox over child safety concerns

Beirut, August 25, 2025 — The Lebanese Association for Statistics, Training and Development has called on the government to ban the online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks of harassment and sexual exploitation for children using the service. Roblox, a platform that allows users to create and......

U.S. honors historic ties with Morocco, first nation to recognize its independence

Washington, August 25, 2025 — The United States Department of State has highlighted the historic friendship with Morocco, noting that Morocco was the first country in the world to recognize American independence in 1777. The announcement, published on the department’s official social media......

France: Water-bomber helicopter crashes into pond in Brittany

Brittany, France, August 25, 2025 — A water-bomber helicopter crashed into a pond on Sunday evening while fighting a fire threatening a home in Finistère, northwestern France, the local prefecture reported on Monday. The helicopter, part of the departmental fire and rescue service of Finistère,......

Russia and Iran discuss nuclear program ahead of European talks

August 25, 2025 — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian held talks on Monday regarding Iran’s nuclear program, ahead of planned negotiations with European powers in Geneva. According to the Kremlin, the leaders discussed “the situation surrounding......

Iraq to repatriate hundreds of foreign female prisoners and their children

Baghdad, August 25, 2025 — Iraq has announced plans to repatriate hundreds of foreign female detainees and their children, most of whom are affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) or are common-law prisoners. The initiative excludes women sentenced to death, according to a senior Iraqi security......

Alek Wek: The Sudanese icon reshaping international fashion excellence

Born in the turmoil of Darfur, Sudan, in 1977, Alek Wek’s journey to becoming a global fashion icon is a testament to resilience and determination. Her early years were marked by the chaos of civil war, forcing her family to flee their homeland and seek refuge in the United Kingdom. This displacement,......