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President Donald Trump, joined by billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, is spearheading an aggressive campaign to streamline the US bureaucracy, resulting in the dismissal of over 9,500 federal employees. Those affected ranged from individuals responsible for managing vast federal lands to dedicated personnel caring for the nation's military veterans. This sweeping initiative has predominantly impacted probationary workers—those who have been on the job for less than a year and enjoy limited employment protections. Reports from…

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AX) — In the heart of Sweden, a harrowing event unfolded that has changed the fabric of the community. Qamar Hilowle, a resilient 38-year-old mother of three, was among the ten victims in the tragic school shooting at Campus Risbergska on February 4, a day now etched in Sweden’s history. The tragedy commenced with a hail of bullets at midday, fired by 26-year-old Rickard Andersson, who was swiftly apprehended by authorities. Andersson's links to extremist ideologies have left a nation questioning: What…

In a tragic turn of events, the US Coast Guard has discovered the wreckage of a small aircraft resting precariously atop frozen sea ice in Alaska. The plane, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude on Thursday, was carrying ten individuals when it met its disastrous fate, resulting in the unfortunate loss of all lives on board. Coast Guard officials confirmed the grim details during a press conference, painting a somber picture of the incident. Mike Salerno, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard, shared that the recovery…

On the fateful day of January 9, 2025, an unusual episode unfolded in Chad as government officials referred to an assault on the presidential palace as a "small incident," aimed at disrupting the nation’s stability. The capital, N'Djamena, reverberated with the sounds of intense gunfire when armed assailants reportedly breached the gates of the presidential grounds. This turmoil erupted right after President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno had concluded discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In the wake of the attack,…

In an inspiring turn of events, three fishermen from North Western State of Somalia, missing at sea for almost a month, have finally been found safe near the coast of Djibouti, marking the end of a grueling 29-day survival saga that left their community in anguish and suspense. The unpredictable journey began on December 6, 2024, when these hardy souls set off from Berbera. Their small vessel, however, soon ran into mechanical woes, rendering them powerless and adrift on the uncertain seas. Khadar Ibrahim Abdillahi, one of…

Photos of the accident scene. Credit: Sikika Road Safety Two individuals lost their lives, while others were hurt, following a grisly road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, a key transit route for travelers. The fateful event occurred on a seemingly ordinary Sunday, January 5. Involved in the collision were a Nissan minibus, also known as a matatu, and a larger bus, engaging in a catastrophic head-on crash near Naivasha's Prison Bridge. The Eldoret Shuttle Nissan matatu, after ramming into a Nairobi-bound bus, painted a…

Three Lives Lost and One Injured in Somalia Blast MOGADISHU, Somalia - A tragic event unfolded in Somalia's Lower Shabelle area when a civilian vehicle hit a landmine, claiming three lives and injuring another, as shared by local officials on Monday. The unfortunate incident took place in Doonka, nestled on the road linking Wanlaweyn and Afgooye, while the vehicle was traveling from Afgooye, according to statements from local authorities. This explosive device, identified as a landmine, is a common method of wreaking…

Authorities in China have reported a devastating incident in Zhuhai, where a tragic collision resulted in the loss of 35 lives and left 43 individuals injured. This harrowing event took place yesterday evening when a vehicle barreled into pedestrians in the southern city. Initial reports only indicated injuries, and the swift removal of videos documenting the incident from social media left many details under wraps. However, police later clarified, labeling the episode a "serious and vicious attack" that transpired at the…

Gaza's civil defense authorities reported that a recent Israeli attack claimed the lives of 30 individuals, including 13 children, following strikes on two homes in the northern region of the Palestinian territory. The first airstrike occurred early today in Jabalia, a northern Gaza town, where initial reports indicated "at least 25" fatalities, among them the 13 children. More than 30 individuals sustained injuries, as noted by the civil defense. Since October 6, the Israeli military has unleashed a relentless…

Yoav Gallant, the recently ousted defence minister of Israel, once commanded respect as a former general who played a critical role in strategizing Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. However, tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arose regarding the direction of the campaign, leading to Gallant's surprising dismissal. Known for his hardline views on Lebanon, Gallant was removed from his position on the same day as the U.S. elections, where support for Israel is a notable theme. His disagreements with…