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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, Sarajevo, has been hit by severe air pollution, forcing authorities to implement emergency measures as toxic smog blanketed the valley city and disrupted daily life. Festive street lights were switched off, children were advised to remain indoors, and outdoor construction activities were suspended as air quality deteriorated sharply. Visibility dropped across large parts of the city, several flights were cancelled, and traffic slowed significantly during the morning rush hour. Some residents were seen wearing face masks to protect themselves from the polluted air. Sarajevo’s geography has long made it vulnerable to dangerous pollution levels. Nestled in…

Morocco’s national football team has stepped up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with an intensive training session held on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, just days before the tournament kicks off. The Atlas Lions are set to open their AFCON campaign next Sunday against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, and all selected players were present as training unfolded in a focused and upbeat atmosphere, reflecting growing confidence within the camp. Head coach Walid Regragui placed emphasis on tactical and technical drills, while also strengthening team cohesion and match intensity. The session…

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled a set of proposed regulatory actions that would significantly restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors by cutting federal funding to hospitals and programs that provide such services. Announced on Thursday, the proposals target the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgical interventions for transgender children. Under the measures, hospitals offering gender-affirming care to minors would be barred from receiving federal Medicaid and Medicare funds, and federal Medicaid dollars would be prohibited from being used to support these treatments. The move marks the most far-reaching effort so…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on countries of the Global South to strengthen solidarity and collective action, saying cooperation among developing nations is essential in an era marked by conflict, inequality, and geopolitical uncertainty. Modi made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing members of Ethiopia’s parliament in Addis Ababa, the second stop of his three-nation tour across Africa and the Middle East. “Solidarity is strength, and cooperation is power,” Modi told lawmakers, describing India and Ethiopia as ancient civilizations bound by shared historical experiences and mutual respect. He said the two countries are “standing together” as friends and…

Jordan and Morocco have completed final preparations ahead of Thursday’s Arab Cup final, with both sides eyeing a historic outcome in Lusail. Jordan reached the final of the competition for the first time in the nation’s history after edging Saudi Arabia 1–0 in a tense semi-final. A victory on Thursday would hand the country its maiden international trophy, marking a significant milestone for Jordanian football. Head coach Jamal Sellami acknowledged the scale of the challenge awaiting his side, describing the final as a clash between two of the tournament’s strongest teams. He expressed confidence that Jordan possesses the technical quality…

Finland’s governing coalition has formally condemned social media images shared by two Members of Parliament from the Finns Party that depicted them pulling their eyes into a slant, a gesture widely regarded as offensive to people of Asian descent. The incident has escalated into a political and diplomatic controversy, raising concerns about Finland’s international reputation and coalition unity. The images, posted last week by MPs Juho Eerola and Kaisa Garedew, were described by the lawmakers as an expression of support for former Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce, who lost her title earlier this year after sharing a similar photo. Coalition partners…

Egypt and Nigeria are set to face off in an international friendly on Tuesday evening in Cairo as both sides put finishing touches on preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend. The match represents the final warm-up fixture for the two African heavyweights ahead of the continent’s premier football tournament, scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 21, and run until January 18. Egypt’s national team trained on Monday with focus and intensity as they prepared for the encounter. The seven-time AFCON champions are expected to travel to host nation Morocco immediately after the game…

Beninese authorities have remanded about 30 people, most of them soldiers, into custody following a failed coup attempt earlier this month that briefly shook the country’s political stability, according to reports by French news agency AFP. The accused appeared before a court on Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing and were subsequently jailed. They face serious charges including treason, murder and endangering state security, officials said. The attempted coup unfolded on December 7, when mutinous soldiers seized control of the national state television broadcaster and announced the dissolution of the government. The move was short-lived, as loyalist forces swiftly regained control…

Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González has signed into law a contentious bill that critics argue significantly undermines access to public information and press freedom in the U.S. territory, reigniting long-standing concerns over government transparency. The legislation, approved by the Senate and House in recent months, amends Puerto Rico’s 2019 transparency law, extending the time government agencies are allowed to respond to public information requests and granting broader discretion to classify records as confidential. Governor González defended the move, saying the amendments provide clearer rules, reduce confusion and address what she described as a “considerable number of lawsuits” filed against government…

Federal authorities say they have disrupted a planned series of coordinated bomb attacks that were to be carried out on New Year’s Eve at multiple business sites in Southern California, following the arrest of four alleged members of an extremist anti-capitalist group. The suspects were taken into custody on Friday in the Mojave Desert, east of Los Angeles, as they rehearsed elements of the alleged plot, according to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. Officials said the arrests were made before the group was able to assemble fully functional explosive devices. Those charged were identified as Audrey Illeene Carroll, 30;…