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Morocco Rejects UN Plan to Divide Western Sahara

Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, recently declared that a United Nations proposal to partition Western Sahara is “unacceptable.” This proposal came from UN envoy Staffan de Mistura during a closed session of the UN Security Council. Bourita pointed out that Morocco has rejected similar proposals in the past. De Mistura had suggested dividing the territory […]

Cuba Suffers Nationwide Blackout After Main Power Plant Fails

Cuba is currently experiencing a nationwide blackout after its main power plant, the Antonio Guiteras, failed. This incident has left all 10 million residents without electricity since around 11:00 a.m. local time on Friday. Officials from the energy ministry have stated that they do not know how long it will take to restore power. This […]

Italy Bans Gay Couples From Becoming Parents

Italy has passed a law making it illegal for couples to travel abroad to have a child through surrogacy. This means that couples who want to have a baby via surrogacy in countries where it is allowed, like the United States or Canada, can no longer do so legally. The consequences of breaking this law […]

US Urges Israel to Safeguard UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has urged Israel to take immediate action to protect United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon. This call comes amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly involving the UN’s peacekeeping mission, known as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The mission has been responsible for monitoring the volatile border between […]

Telegram Fined for Failing to Remove Banned Content in Russia

Telegram, one of the largest messaging platforms in the world, has once again been fined by Russian authorities for not complying with local regulations. A Moscow court recently issued a fine of four million rubles (around $41,400) to Telegram for refusing to delete banned content from its platform. This fine marks the second time in […]

US Navy Jet Crashes Near Mount Rainier, Ongoing Rescue Mission

On the evening of Tuesday, October 15, a United States Navy aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state during a routine training flight. The aircraft involved in the incident is an EA-18G Growler, a specialized electronic attack jet designed for electronic warfare and support missions. It is part of the F/A-18 family of fighter […]

Nearly 100 People Still Unaccounted for in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Nearly 100 people are still missing in North Carolina weeks after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction. Governor Roy Cooper reported that 92 individuals are unaccounted for, but he cautioned that this number may change as rescue teams continue their efforts. The hurricane has resulted in 95 deaths in North Carolina alone, contributing to over 220 […]