Morocco’s labor unions have launched a one-day nationwide strike in protest against a controversial bill they claim will severely limit workers’ rights to protest and prioritize business and foreign investments over worker protections. The strike, which took place on February 5, 2025, saw workers walk off the job from factories in Casablanca to the dockyards […]
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X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump for $10 million. The lawsuit stems from Trump’s ban following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where he was accused of using the platform to incite false claims surrounding the 2020 election results. The […]
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Bangladesh’s industrial sector is grappling with an escalating gas crisis, which is severely disrupting production across multiple key industries. The gas shortage has forced the shutdown of over 200 factories in recent months, with another 300 factories facing imminent closure unless the situation improves. This crisis has led to significant production cuts in essential sectors […]
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In a media briefing on Tuesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the consequences of funding suspensions, including disruptions to HIV treatment, setbacks in polio eradication and limited resources for responding to mpox epidemics in Africa. “The suspension of funding to PEPFAR, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, caused an immediate stop to HIV […]
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On the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor after the aircraft’s crew ejected during an attempted landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. local time. The two pilots, members of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), […]
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In addition to those killed by the former government’s security and intelligence services alongside Awami League party associates, a report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) into the alleged crimes indicated that thousands were injured, including one youngster who was shot in the hand at point-blank range for throwing […]
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In a significant move to bolster aviation relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement, finalized during a high-level meeting with UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, took place in Abu Dhabi, […]
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Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat in the waters off the Horn of Africa, reigniting concerns over piracy in the region. The incident, which occurred near the coastal town of Eyl in Somalia, was confirmed late Monday by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR Atalanta), which is currently investigating the attack. The […]
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In a bold move, teachers across Algeria launched a strike on Wednesday, protesting low salaries and deteriorating working conditions that have sparked growing discontent within the education sector. This strike follows a wave of student protests last month, marking a rare but significant outpouring of public dissent in a country where government criticism has increasingly […]
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In a landmark move to position Europe as a leader in artificial intelligence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €200 billion investment in AI development during her speech at the AI Action Summit in Paris. This ambitious plan aims to foster innovation, build infrastructure, and ensure Europe’s competitive edge in the […]
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