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Trump signals shift in US policy on Ukraine, initiates peace talks with Putin

The President Donald Trump has indicated a significant change in the United States' stance on Ukraine, revealing that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held a phone conversation where they agreed to pursue negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump noted that the call lasted......

Reevaluating Ukraine's Territorial Goals: A New Perspective on Peace and Security

At the first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group under the new administration, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth conveyed a shift in approach towards the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. He stated that the complete liberation of all Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories is an "unrealistic......

Russia dismisses Zelenskyy's proposal for territory exchange amid escalating tensions

Russia has firmly rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exchange occupied Ukrainian territory for regions in the western Kursk region, which are held by Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that such a swap was “impossible,” reinforcing......

Gaza’s reconstruction requires over $53 billion, says UN

The United Nations has estimated that Gaza will need more than $53 billion to recover from the ongoing war with Israel, which has also impacted other Palestinian territories. According to a report released on Tuesday, at least $20 billion will be required within the first three years of reconstruction.......

Strengthening parliamentary ties between Morocco and Gambia for development and cooperation

In a significant step towards enhancing South-South cooperation, Rachid Talbi El Alami, President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, hosted a high-level parliamentary delegation from Gambia today. The visit, which will continue until February 15, highlights the exchange of experiences and the......

French President Macron Invites King Mohammed VI to Paris Agricultural Exhibition

French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to King Mohammed VI to attend the Paris Agricultural Exhibition, which will be held from February 22 to March 2, according to Le Monde. This invitation follows the growing bilateral ties between France and Morocco, particularly after France’s......

African Union Executive Council launches 46th ordinary session in Addis Ababa

The 46th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council commenced Wednesday in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in the proceedings. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, heads the Moroccan delegation at this crucial meeting,......

Palestinian displacement proposal faces strong Arab League opposition

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit delivered a firm rejection of any plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank during his address at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. He emphasized that such proposals are incompatible with the Arab world's longstanding position. Speaking......

AP reporter banned from White House over Gulf name dispute

The Associated Press (AP) announced Tuesday that its White House correspondent was blocked from attending an event with President Donald Trump after the agency refused to comply with his executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." AP Executive Editor Julie Pace stated......

Trump welcomes home U.S. teacher freed by Russia, hints at diplomatic breakthrough

Marc Fogel, an American history teacher detained by Russia, has been released and returned to the U.S. in a move that the White House sees as a potential step towards advancing peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. Fogel, wrongfully imprisoned since August 2021, was greeted by President Donald Trump......

Netanyahu Threatens to End Gaza Ceasefire If Hostages Are Not Released

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by midday on Saturday. His statement follows Hamas’ announcement that it would delay the scheduled release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms. After......

Newly discovered FBI files shed light on JFK assassination records

The FBI has recently uncovered thousands of previously unrecognized records related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This discovery follows an extensive search conducted in response to an executive order issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the FBI reported that approximately......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......