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United States imposes travel restrictions amid Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions for individuals arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as health authorities seek to reduce the risk of Ebola entering the country amid an ongoing outbreak. Under the new measures, travelers who have recently been in the DRC......

Gibraltar and Spain end border customs checks, opening a new chapter in post-Brexit relations

The land border between Gibraltar and Spain entered a new era on Wednesday as customs checks were officially abolished, marking the implementation of a landmark free movement agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The change, which took effect at midnight, allows people and vehicles......

Mexican national killed during ICE operation in Texas, U.S. authorities say

A Mexican national was fatally shot by an officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an enforcement operation in Houston, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement, the department identified the deceased as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, describing......

Israel warns of decisive military response against Hezbollah despite fragile Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has signaled its readiness to launch a swift military response against Hezbollah if the current ceasefire along the Lebanese border collapses, underscoring the fragile security situation despite recent diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions. The warning was delivered by Israel......

Operation Marhaba 2026 surpasses 700,000 arrivals as overseas Moroccans return home

Operation Marhaba 2026 has recorded a strong start, with more than 704,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) returning to the Kingdom during the first 20 days of the annual summer transit programme, reflecting continued growth in cross-border travel. According to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity,......

India denies reports of alleged Chinese military incursion in Arunachal Pradesh

India has rejected media reports claiming that units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had recently crossed into the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and established military camps in the area. In an official statement, the Indian Army dismissed the allegations as unfounded,......

Standard chartered appoints new Europe and UK CEO in strategic push to expand regional growth

Standard Chartered has appointed Margaret Harwood-Jones as Chief Executive Officer for Europe and the United Kingdom, introducing a newly created leadership role aimed at accelerating the bank’s expansion across two of its key strategic markets. The announcement, made on Tuesday, reflects the......

France suspends 2-euro charge on low-value packages as EU fee kicks in

France is temporarily withdrawing its national fee on low-value parcels imported from outside the European Union as Brussels prepares to introduce a harmonized charging system later this year. The move reflects a broader effort to streamline customs oversight while reshaping the regulatory environment......

UN urges restraint as tensions escalate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and immediately halt hostilities to prevent further civilian suffering. According to official......