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Pope urges respect for Venezuelan sovereignty after Maduro capture

Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern on Sunday over Venezuela's political crisis, calling for respect of the nation's sovereignty following a dramatic U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 4,......

Six nations condemn US military operation in Venezuela

Six countries have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the United States' military operation in Venezuela that led to President Nicolás Maduro's capture, labeling it a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico,......

Russia targets former chess champion Garry Kasparov with terrorism charges

Russia’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has issued an arrest warrant in absentia for former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, accusing him of publicly justifying terrorism. The decision, announced on December 22, follows a series of criminal proceedings against exiled opposition figures who have......

Trinidad and Tobago grants US forces airport access as Venezuela ends gas cooperation

Trinidad and Tobago has authorized the United States military to use its airports for logistical purposes, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics that quickly triggered diplomatic retaliation from Venezuela. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the arrangement will allow US......

Trump and Mamdani pledge to collaborate for New York's future

The sharp exchanges of past months were set aside as U.S. President Donald Trump and New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, met Friday in the Oval Office, exchanging smiles and pledges of cooperation. “I think you’re going to have, I hope, an excellent mayor. The more he succeeds,......

Syrian president's landmark visit to White House signals new era in US-Syria relations

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for historic talks, marking a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations. The visit comes just days after Washington removed Sharaa from its sanctions list, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement with the......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Millions join ‘No Kings’ rallies across the US as protests against Trump’s leadership intensify

Cities across the United States witnessed a wave of mass mobilizations over the weekend as millions of demonstrators took to the streets under the banner of the “No Kings” movement. The coordinated nationwide rallies, organized under the slogan “50 states, 50 protests, 1 movement,”......

Morocco and Russia strengthen partnership amid evolving diplomatic landscape

Morocco and Russia reaffirmed their long-standing partnership during a high-level meeting in Moscow, as Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held extensive talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The discussions reflected a renewed sense of understanding and strategic alignment between......

Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen ties

The US Embassy in Rabat announced that Duke Buchan was officially sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Morocco. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks the final step before Buchan assumes his post in Rabat, where he is expected to arrive in the coming days. In a statement, the embassy......

Saudi Arabia and Togo reaffirm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara

Saudi Arabia and Togo have reinforced their strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, presenting it as the most credible and pragmatic framework to resolve the Sahara dispute. Both nations highlighted their positions during the Fourth Committee sessions of the United Nations General Assembly......

Spain's Sánchez shares tense handshake with Trump amid Nato tensions

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met US President Donald Trump in Egypt on Monday for their first encounter since Trump threatened to expel Spain from Nato. The brief meeting, held to sign the Gaza peace agreement, included a handshake that drew immediate attention for its characteristic......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

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