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South Korea’s Former President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for aiding the enemy

South Korea’s prosecution has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of aiding the enemy, accusing him of endangering national security by ordering drone operations over North Korean territory during his presidency. According to a statement issued Monday, investigators......

Niger: Over 220 terrorists "Neutralized" in October, according to army report

Niamey — Niger’s Defense and Security Forces announced that they “neutralized” 229 terrorists and arrested 721 individuals during October 2025, according to local media reports. Those arrested face charges including criminal activity, complicity,......

Four suspects placed under judicial supervision after concert disruption at Paris Philharmonie

Four individuals — three men and one woman — have been formally charged and placed under judicial supervision following disturbances during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the Philharmonie de Paris. The suspects, detained since Thursday evening, appeared before an investigative......

Marwan Daher elected head of the Tripoli bar association

Lawyer Marwan Daher has been elected as the new bâtonnier (head) of the Tripoli Bar Association for a two-year term, after winning 874 votes against 515 for his rival, Chawki Sassine. Daher received wide political support from several major parties, including the Future Movement, the Marada Movement,......

Afghanistan regrets not being invited to COP30

Afghan authorities expressed regret on Sunday over not being invited to the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, emphasizing that the country is among the most vulnerable to climate change despite its minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference......

Three dead and 15 injured as rough seas sweep people into the Ocean in Tenerife

Three people have died and at least 15 others were injured after powerful sea surges struck the Spanish island of Tenerife, sweeping several people into the Atlantic Ocean, local emergency services confirmed on Sunday. According to authorities, a 43-year-old Spanish man who was fishing in the northern......

BBC to face UK parliament over alleged misrepresentation of Donald Trump’s speech

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to appear before the UK Parliament after being accused of misrepresenting remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in one of its documentaries. The controversy centers on an episode of the BBC’s Panorama program, aired a week before the......

International car theft ring using hacked smart speakers dismantled: Five arrested, six vehicles seized

French authorities have dismantled an international car theft network that used reprogrammed smart speakers to steal vehicles. Five individuals were arrested in operations carried out across Île-de-France, Eure-et-Loir, and Gard, with additional raids conducted in Italy, the National Gendarmerie......

Tornado kills six and injures over 430 in Southern Brazil

A devastating tornado struck Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, leaving six people dead, 432 injured, and two missing, local authorities reported on Saturday. The small town of 14,000 residents suffered unprecedented destruction as the tornado, lasting only......

France strengthens diplomatic efforts in Latin America against drug trafficking

France is set to enhance the role of its embassies in Latin America in the fight against drug trafficking, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. In an interview with Journal du Dimanche, Barrot emphasized that cooperation with drug-producing countries has already yielded results but remains......

Jaffar express services suspended for four days amid security concerns in Balochistan

Pakistan Railways has temporarily suspended the operation of the Jaffar Express — one of the country’s key passenger trains connecting Quetta and Peshawar — for four days due to heightened security threats in Balochistan. According to official sources, the decision was taken following......

6.7-Magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Northern Japan

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck northern Japan early Sunday afternoon, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning along parts of the country’s northeastern coastline. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred off the coast of Hokkaido at......

Guinea Presidential Election: Nine candidates approved, including junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya

Guinea’s Supreme Court has released a provisional list of nine candidates for the presidential election scheduled on December 28, including the country’s current leader, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya. Doumbouya, 40, has ruled the West African nation since seizing power in a military coup in 2021.......