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Moroccans rank second in EU citizenship grants in 2023, losing top spot to Syrians

According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......

Colombia detains Moroccan mastermind of Latin American drug networks

Colombian authorities, in collaboration with their Belgian and British counterparts, have apprehended a prominent drug lord, Namousi Munir, widely known as “Mo.” This operation highlights a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region. Munir, a Belgian......

Death of Jean-Louis Debré, figure of French political life

Jean-Louis Debré, a prominent figure in French politics and a close ally of former conservative President Jacques Chirac, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80, his family announced, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Debré served as the President of the National Assembly after Jacques......

American rapper Lil Reese converts to Islam during Ramadan

American rapper Lil Reese recently announced his conversion to Islam through an Instagram post, sharing a heartfelt message in which he expressed, "I’ve done something I’ve wanted to do for many years." He revealed that he officially declared his faith during the blessed month of......

Collision in Barcelona leaves 34 injured after bus accident

A major accident in Barcelona on Monday left 34 people injured, including four seriously, after two buses collided in one of the city's busiest streets. The Catalonia Emergency Medical Services (SEM) reported that all injured individuals were attended to, with the four most critical cases transported......

Morocco plans naval upgrade with acquisition of two advanced submarines

Morocco is reportedly preparing to enhance its naval power by acquiring two advanced submarines, according to a report by Military Africa. The move is part of the North African country's broader strategy to modernize its military and strengthen its ability to address evolving security challenges......

Elon Musk welcomes 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly welcomed his 14th child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink. Zilis revealed the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing: “Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday,......

Car attack in Mannheim: one dead and several injured

A tragic incident unfolded in Mannheim, Germany, when a car drove into a crowd of pedestrians, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The event took place in Planken, the city's main shopping street, where a black SUV sped through the crowd, knocking over multiple people. The vehicle......

Israel halts Gaza aid as ceasefire terms unravel

Israel has suspended the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza following the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, citing disputes over terms with Hamas. In a statement released by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it was announced that “as of this morning,......

New expedition rekindles hope in MH370 search with cutting-edge technology

A groundbreaking search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is underway, nearly 11 years after the plane's mysterious disappearance with 239 people on board. Spearheaded by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity, the ambitious operation employs advanced technology in a bid to solve one......

Tobacco black market fuels violence as illicit trade surges in Australia

Australia is grappling with a surge in violent attacks targeting tobacconists, with criminal gangs vying for control of the burgeoning illegal tobacco market. Over the past 18 months, approximately 200 tobacconist shops—predominantly in Victoria but increasingly in other parts of the country—have......

11 Nigerien soldiers killed in terrorist ambush near Algeria

Eleven Nigerien soldiers lost their lives on Friday in a deadly ambush claimed by a terrorist group in the northern region of the country, close to the Algerian border, according to local sources reported on Saturday. The attack targeted a patrol from the Agadez Special Intervention Battalion, which......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......