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Macron visits Gabon two years after the end of the Bongo Era

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in Gabon on Sunday for a visit aimed at “strengthening and renewing” bilateral relations, two years after the military takeover that ended the Bongo family's 55-year rule. Macron, who is traveling through Africa after stops in Mauritius......

Iran: Intelligence Minister warns of alleged plot targeting supreme leader Khamenei

Iran’s intelligence chief has issued a stark warning about what he describes as potential attempts by foreign adversaries—including Israel and the United States—to target the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The comments, reported by local media, highlight rising......

Morocco and USA launch polysilicon plant in Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan, Morocco – Morocco and the United States have announced the creation of a new industrial unit dedicated to polysilicon production in the southern province of Tan-Tan. The agreement was signed by Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy......

Thousands protest against violence toward women in France

Paris, France – On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands of demonstrators marched across France to demand stronger action against gender-based violence. Led by feminist organizations, including the NousToutes collective, protesters carried purple......

Guinea-Bissau votes in crucial Presidential and legislative elections

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – Guinea-Bissau is holding presidential and legislative elections on Sunday in a critical test of its democratic institutions, which have been repeatedly challenged by political rivalries and attempts to influence governance. Twelve candidates are competing for the presidency,......

Tunisians rally against “Injustice” amid growing political and economic tensions

More than 2,000 people marched through downtown Tunis on Saturday, calling for the protection of political freedoms and denouncing what they describe as worsening social and economic conditions. The demonstration — one of the largest in recent months — brought together activists, opposition......

Macron pays tribute to resistance fighter Robert Birenbaum, dead at 99

French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on Sunday to Robert Birenbaum, a decorated member of the French Resistance who died at the age of 99. Birenbaum, a companion-in-arms of Missak Manouchian, had become a symbolic figure of the immigrant resistance fighters who contributed to the liberation......

Myanmar junta arrests nearly 1,600 foreigners in major crackdown on border scam hub

Myanmar’s military authorities announced on Sunday that nearly 1,600 foreign nationals were arrested in a five-day operation targeting one of the country’s most notorious online scam hubs near the Thai border. The sweeping raids took place in Shwe Kokko, a gambling and fraud enclave long......

US and Ukraine prepare for High-Stakes Geneva talks ahead of Trump plan deadline

High-level officials from the United States, Ukraine and key European allies are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Sunday as Kyiv faces a rapidly approaching deadline to respond to a controversial US proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia. President Donald Trump has set Thursday as the cutoff date......

UN unveils “UN80” plan to guide coordinated System-Wide reforms

The United Nations has introduced a comprehensive roadmap to implement one of its most ambitious institutional reform efforts in decades. The plan, known as UN80, was presented in New York by Guy Ryder, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Policy, who described it as a coordinated framework bringing together......

Doctor in France sentenced to 12 years for sexual assaults on young patients

A court in Montpellier, southern France, has sentenced a 54-year-old doctor to 12 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of 13 young patients, several of whom were living with disabilities. The ruling, handed down on Friday after a week-long trial, also includes a permanent ban on practicing......

Slovenia holds new referendum on assisted dying law

Slovenian citizens will once again head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether a recently approved law on assisted dying should take effect or be suspended. The referendum was requested by a civic group backed by the Catholic Church and conservative opposition parties, who oppose the legislation adopted......

Erdoğan calls for strong cooperation and sustainable supply chains to boost global trade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation, sustainable supply chains, and innovative policy tools to revive global trade. Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Erdoğan noted that current global challenges impact all economies,......

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