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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks passes away at 44

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)

Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday in Sintra, Portugal.

Jenks, a flame-throwing reliever who appeared in the 2006 and 2007 All-Star Games, was 44 years old.

'We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,' said Wh

White Sox icon Bobby Jenks passes away at age 44

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)

Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday, July 4 in Sintra, Portugal.

Jenks, a flame-throwing reliever who appeared in the 2006 and 2007 All-Star Games, was 44 years old.

'We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,'

UAE President, VPs congratulate Algerian President on Independence Day

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 5 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi

Bulgaria Sees Second-Highest House Price Surge in EU

Bulgaria registered the second-largest increase in housing prices among EU member states in the first quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat. Residential property prices in the country surged by 15.1% year-on-year for the period, placing Bulgaria just behind Portugal, where the increase reached 16.3%. Since 2010, Bulgarian house prices have risen by a total of 125%.

Across the eurozone, house prices rose by 5.4%

Fluminense eliminate Al Hilal to reach Club World Cup semis

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Substitute Hercules scored his second goal in as many second-half appearances to lift Fluminense into the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Al Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Fla.

Martinelli also scored late in the first half to continue a fabulous tournament for the Rio de Janeiro club and Brazil overall. Tuesday's semifinal could be an al

Major power outage hits EU country

Public transport was disrupted after a blackout across large parts of the Czech Republic, including Prague

Large parts of the Czech Republic, including the capital Prague, were hit by a significant power outage on Friday. Officials attributed the incident to a technical failure rather than a cyberattack.

The blackout began around noon local time, causing the entire Prague metro system to sh

Liverpool football star dies in car crash

Diogo Jota and his brother were killed just days after the Portuguese forward's wedding

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain, regional officials have confirmed. The 28-year-old Portuguese footballer was traveling with his brother, Andre Silva, 26, who was also killed in the crash.

Th

EU blocks UK from joining pan-European trade network FT

London has reportedly sought to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention to support its exporters in the wake of Brexit

The EU has refused to allow the UK join a streamlined network that offers lower tariffs to 20 countries that trade with the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials.

According to the article, the UK had sought to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (

Moscow strengthens transport ties with three African countries

Russia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco will form working groups to coordinate projects following talks in Trkiye

Moscow has agreed with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, with a focus on regulatory development and the exchange of expertise in sustainable and innovative transport solutions, according to Russian Ministry of Transport.

The m

Morocco condemns Iranian attack on Qatar

RABAT, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Morocco today strongly condemned the missile attack that targeted the sovereignty and airspace of the State of Qatar.

In a statement issued today, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Morocco expressed its full solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of anything that may threaten its security and the well-being of its citizens.

Dubai Judicial Institute signs MoU with Morocco's Institut Superieur de la Magistrature

DUBAI, 23rd June, 2025 (WAM) -- The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institut Superieur de la Magistrature of the Kingdom of Morocco to foster the exchange of legal knowledge and expertise through training programs and specialised seminars focusing on judicial and fields of mutual interest.

The agreement was signed during a remote meeting held in the presence of J

EU, Britain reach post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar Border

BRUSSELS, 11th June, 2025 (WAM) - The European Union (EU) and Britain have agreed on the status of the overseas territory of Gibraltar, facilitating border crossings and resolving years of political uncertainty.

The territory has had its border arrangements with Spain as a significant point of contention since the United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the EU in 2016.

Under Wednesday's agreement, arriv

UAE leaders congratulate President of Portugal on National Day

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Min

Arab children's parliament joins child rights summit in Morocco

SHARJAH, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) took part in the 17th National Conference on Children's Rights, held in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Arab Parliament for the Child's delegation was led by the Secretary-General, Ayman Othman Al Barout, who delivered a speech during the opening session. He conveyed greetings from the Parliament's headquarters in Sharjah and praised Morocco's l

FNC highlights legislative role of parliaments in ensuring fair, ethical use of AI at Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum

RABAT, 24th May, 2025 (WAM) - The UAE participated in the Third Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum, organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and hosted in Marrakech by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco. Convened under the overarching theme "Unprecedented Economic, Trade and Energy Challenges - The Response of Regional Parliaments and the Private Sector," the Forum brings t