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Prince Andrew faces renewed scandal after Virginia Giuffre’s memoir release

Prince Andrew is once again under public scrutiny following the publication of Nobody’s Girl – A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, written by the late Virginia Giuffre. The American woman, who had long accused the prince of sexual abuse in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein......

Italy: Seven bodies recovered after Mediterranean shipwreck

Italian coastguards have recovered seven bodies following the sinking of a migrant boat off the island of Lampedusa during the night of October 16–17. The vessel, which carried around thirty people, capsized in rough seas. Eleven survivors were rescued, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. According......

Kuwaiti Emir receives electric car gift from Turkish President Erdoğan

As part of his ongoing Gulf tour, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented an electric car of the Turkish brand TOGG to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. The gesture symbolizes the deep and friendly relations between the two nations and highlights Turkey’s......

Nigerian court orders two TikTok stars to marry after “Indecent” video

In Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria, an Islamic court has ordered the marriage of two TikTok personalities after they shared a video deemed “indecent” under local religious and social norms. On Monday, the judge instructed the Hisbah, the Islamic moral police of Kano, to arrange......

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy imprisoned over Libyan funding case

Paris, 21 October 2025 – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was incarcerated on Tuesday at the La Santé prison in Paris, nearly a month after being sentenced to five years in prison for criminal association in connection with the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign......

IOM Chief’s visit to Morocco underscores shared vision for balanced migration management

(IOM), Amy Pope, has concluded her official visit to Morocco, reaffirming the Organization’s long-standing partnership with the country and emphasizing the importance of balanced and human-centered migration governance. During her visit, Amy Pope met with the TIBU team at the Second-Chance School,......

France: “French Face of ISIS” Emilie König sent to criminal court

French jihadist Emilie König, once described as a “true icon” of ISIS propaganda, has been referred to a special criminal court for criminal terrorist conspiracy, according to judicial sources reported by AFP on Monday. This referral, decided on September 16, follows the National Anti-Terrorism......

Kuwait perfume expo 2025 promises a unique olfactory experience

From October 21 to November 1, 2025, Kuwait will host one of the most prestigious events in the world of beauty — the Perfume Expo 2025, held at the Kuwait International Fairground in Mishref. This large-scale international exhibition will bring together leading perfume houses, niche creators,......

White House ballroom construction sparks controversy over historic preservation

Construction has begun on a $250 million ballroom addition to the East Wing of the White House, a project championed by former President Donald Trump. Demolition work has removed large sections of the East Wing’s covered entryway and windows as part of efforts to modernize the structure, which......

Donald Trump launches $250 million White House ballroom project amid government shutdown

Despite a historic budget paralysis in the United States, Donald Trump officially launched on Monday an unprecedented construction project: the creation of a new presidential ballroom inside the White House. Estimated at $250 million, the project marks the most significant architectural transformation......

Turkey: Harsh prison sentences sought against opposition mayors

The Istanbul prosecutor’s office has demanded severe prison sentences for seven opposition mayors accused of belonging to a criminal organization, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. All seven, arrested between January and July, are members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP),......

Houthis free UN staff in Yemen after years of detention, others still held

The Houthi movement in Yemen has released several local United Nations staff members after years of detention, though others remain imprisoned, prompting mixed reactions from the international community. The partial release marks a small step forward as pressure continues to mount for the freedom of......

Lisbon funicular accident highlights safety failures in historic transport system

Portuguese authorities have revealed that the recent derailment of a Lisbon funicular was caused by a non-compliant cable, sparking fresh concerns over the safety of the city's iconic hillside transport systems. The incident occurred in the historic center of Lisbon and involved a mechanical failure......