World Bank Estimates Syria’s Reconstruction Cost at $216 Billion
The World Bank has estimated the cost of rebuilding Syria at around $216 billion after more than thirteen years of conflict. The World Bank’s report
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Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bond on US Visitors
Mali has announced a new visa policy requiring US citizens to pay a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas. The
Nicolas Sarkozy Becomes First Former French President Jailed in Modern History
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sent to La Santé prison in Paris on Tuesday, marking a historic first in modern French history. Nearly a
Tornado Hits Northern France, One Dead and Four Injured
On Monday evening, a powerful tornado struck the Val-d’Oise region, north of Paris, causing significant damage. According to Le Figaro, one person was killed and
Meta to Shut Down Messenger Desktop Apps by December 15
Meta has announced it will permanently shut down its Messenger apps for Windows and Mac on December 15, 2025. According to TechCrunch, Messenger desktop apps
Louvre Museum Robbed: Rare Imperial Jewels Taken in 7 Minutes
In a bold daylight robbery, thieves stole priceless imperial jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris in just seven minutes. According to international reports, the
Tunisian National Team Climbs in FIFA Rankings
The Tunisian national football team has moved up three places in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Friday, October 17, 2025, now ranking 43rd
Lebanon Releases Hannibal Gaddafi After 10 Years in Detention
Lebanese authorities have ordered the release of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, after ten years in detention. The decision, issued on
Gold Hits Record High Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Gold surged to new record levels on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions, a U.S. government shutdown, and expectations
Russia and Morocco’s Foreign Ministries Sign Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Russia and Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to establish a joint working committee between their foreign ministries aimed at enhancing bilateral ties