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Spanish Authorities Seize 3.3 Tons of Cocaine from Venezuelan Vessel

Spanish police and customs officials have successfully intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel near the Canary Islands, seizing a staggering 3.3 tons of cocaine and arresting all 10 crew members aboard. The operation, which occurred on Saturday, uncovered 110 packages of cocaine, each weighing approximately......

Trump Claims Bashar al-Assad Fled Syria After Losing Russia's Support

In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asserted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "fled" Syria after losing the support of his longtime backer, Russia. Trump stated, "Assad is no longer in Syria. He fled his country. His protector, Russia,......

US Police Release Images of a Suspect in the UnitedHealth CEO Murder

Police in the United States have released new images of a suspect in the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Thompson was killed in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel early Wednesday morning.   The New York Police Department (NYPD) released CCTV footage......

The Rise of DOGE Musk and Ramaswamy's Mission to Reshape Washington

Billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are stepping onto Capitol Hill to champion a bold new initiative under President-elect Donald Trump’s "Save America" agenda. The duo has been tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial effort......

 Police Seek Masked Gunman in New York City After UnitedHealthcare CEO's Fatal Shooting

A tragic and chilling event unfolded on Wednesday in New York City when a gunman killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in what police described as a "brazen, targeted attack" outside a Manhattan hotel. The shooting took place in the early morning hours, as Thompson was walking......

Cuba's Power Crisis National Grid Collapse Leaves Millions in the Dark

Cuba’s national electrical system suffered a catastrophic failure early on Wednesday morning, plunging millions of citizens into darkness. The collapse was triggered by the failure of the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas, the country's largest electricity producer. This incident marks......

Cyclone Fengal Brings Flooding, Heavy Rain, and 19 Deaths to Southern India

Cyclone Fengal has wreaked havoc across southern India, causing heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, school closures, and severe travel disruptions. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in Sri Lanka and 3 in India, with media reports confirming ongoing damage across multiple regions. The Indian Army......

US Conducts Strike in Syria Against Imminent Threat Amid Escalating Violence

The United States has carried out a military strike in eastern Syria targeting weapons systems, including rocket launchers and a tank, deemed an "imminent threat" to US forces. The Pentagon confirmed the operation on Tuesday, following a rocket attack near a US base in the region. According......

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General for a Second Term

The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has unanimously reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, beginning September 1, 2025. This decision, announced by the WTO in Geneva, reflects broad recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision......

Ukraine's Battle to Keep the Lights On Amid a Relentless Energy War

Amid the rubble of twisted metal and congealed oil in a damaged thermal power station, patches of snow stand out as a chilling reminder of the challenges Ukraine faces. As winter arrives once more, the scene inside the turbine hall reveals the herculean efforts of engineers racing to repair damage caused......

Tragic Cargo Plane Crash in Lithuania Leaves One Dead and Sparks Investigation

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday morning, killing at least one person and raising several questions about the causes of the tragic incident. The Boeing 737, which was en route to the capital's airport from Leipzig, Germany, crashed shortly before 5:30 a.m. local time,......

A Testament to Cooperation Morocco’s Solidarity with Spain During Flood Crisis

Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to international solidarity through its response to the recent floods in Spain. The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized this spirit of cooperation during a visit to Valencia, highlighting the robust ties that bind Rabat......

ONCF Awards Civil Works Contract to China Gezhouba for Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Link

The National Office of Railways (ONCF) has officially awarded the civil works contract for Lot No. 9 of the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail link to China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd. The Chinese engineering firm secured the deal with a bid of 2.32 billion dirhams, deemed the most competitive among three......