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Suicide bombing kills dozens at Somalia army recruitment center

A suicide attack at an army recruitment center in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people. The bomber struck a line of young recruits waiting outside the Damanyo military base on Sunday. Witnesses described seeing many teenagers queuing at the base gate when the attacker detonated......

Catalonia Delays Tourist Tax Hike to Fund Housing Initiatives

The Catalan government (Govern) and the political group Comuns reached an agreement on Friday involving four housing-related measures. This deal was made in exchange for accepting a decree passed earlier this week that postpones the increase of the tourist tax in Catalonia. Jéssica Albiach, leader......

Leadership shift to overhaul DGAIA after child abuse scandal

Catalonia’s President, Salvador Illa, has vowed that the regional government will fully pursue the truth in the case of a 12-year-old girl under state guardianship who was sexually abused and exploited by a pedophile ring. Speaking from the Palace of Navarra, Illa emphasized the need to clarify......

Understanding integration requirements for Spanish citizenship

How important is integration when applying for Spanish citizenship through residency? Foreigners seeking to obtain Spanish nationality must demonstrate their efforts to integrate into Spanish society. This requirement raises questions about what constitutes genuine integration and how it is assessed. Many......

Sánchez calls conference of regional leaders in Barcelona

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has scheduled a new meeting of the Conference of Presidents for June 6 in Barcelona. According to official sources from Moncloa, details will be shared this Thursday with the autonomous communities and cities. Currently, the specific topics for discussion......

Government Struggles to Contain Chaos Narrative amid Infrastructure Failures

The Spanish government is deeply concerned that a growing perception of chaos may take hold among its voter base following two consecutive Mondays marked by serious infrastructure disruptions. The first was a massive blackout, still unexplained, followed a week later by a major railway halt due to cable......

Strengthening Economic Ties Between Mauritania and Morocco

The inaugural session of the Mauritanian-Moroccan Parliamentary Economic Forum concluded in Nouakchott with the adoption of the “Nouakchott Declaration,” a roadmap designed to enhance economic integration between the two nations. Over two days, the forum brought together parliamentarians,......

UK arms exports to Israel continue despite licence suspension

A recent report has uncovered that UK companies have continued to export military supplies to Israel, despite the suspension of export licenses by the British government in September of the previous year. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that the British Parliament has been deliberately misled about......

Pentagon Chief Orders Major Cut to Top Military Brass

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a significant restructuring of the military’s leadership ranks, mandating a minimum 20% reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals. This decision, detailed in a recent Pentagon memo, reflects a broader effort by President......

Ensuring religious freedom in Catalonia's prisons

The Catalan Government, led by Salvador Illa, has taken significant steps to secure religious freedom in its penitentiary system. The Ministry of Justice and Democratic Quality has introduced an informative brochure aimed at prisoners, addressing key aspects of accessing religious assistance. This initiative......

Spain's defense plan includes helicopter upgrades for state officials

Among the budget allocations detailed in the industrial and technological plan for security and defense, there exists a specific line item dedicated to the “replacement of multipurpose helicopters.” This initiative aims to ensure the air transport capacity necessary to support state actions,......

Trump Taps Musk to Lead Cost-Cutting Government Reform

In early 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by appointing tech billionaire Elon Musk to head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), a move aimed at drastically cutting federal spending. The decision sparked both support and backlash, highlighting the divisive......

DGSN announces strategic appointments to enhance national security

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is advancing its modernization efforts and skill enhancement. Recently, it unveiled a series of appointments to key positions within various police services at both central and local levels, affecting cities such as Rabat, Khouribga, Fès, Meknès,......