Politics
In a move that may heighten tensions with the incoming Trump administration, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new Archbishop of Washington, DC. McElroy, known for his progressive stances, previously opposed efforts by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to shut down a Catholic charity......
The U.S. Department of Defense has added several prominent Chinese companies to its list of entities allegedly connected to China’s military. These include Tencent, the leading gaming and social media company, and CATL, the largest global electric vehicle battery manufacturer. Other companies listed......
A judge has scheduled the sentencing of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money case for January 10, just days before his inauguration. This decision comes after Trump’s conviction in May for falsifying business records—34 counts stemming from alleged attempts to conceal a $130,000......
A prominent network of liberal donors is mobilizing efforts to reclaim control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 election cycle. The Democracy Alliance, a collective of progressive contributors, is determined to build on successes achieved in the recent midterm elections, particularly......
Veteran filmmaker Alex Gibney’s latest documentary, The Bibi Files, exposes a deeply controversial chapter in Israeli politics, delving into the corruption allegations surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The film draws from over 1,000 hours of leaked police interrogation footage involving......
Two high-profile tragedies in New York City have exposed critical failures in American politics, shedding light on deep societal and economic issues that are largely ignored by the political elite. These cases reveal a nation grappling with the urgent problems of healthcare costs and homelessness, with......
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The vote was overwhelming, with 158 in favor, 9 against, and 13 abstentions. The resolution urges the immediate and permanent halt to hostilities, as well as the unconditional......
The United Nations Security Council is set to draft a statement on Syria in the coming days following a closed-door meeting that took place on December 9. Diplomats from the United States and Russia confirmed that the discussion centered on recent developments in Syria, including the fall of Damascus......
The diplomacy of His Majesty King Mohammed VI is a prime example of a multifaceted and highly influential approach on the international stage. As emphasized by Omar Hilale, Morocco's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Kingdom’s diplomacy is not defined by a single......
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, his national security adviser pick, Mike Waltz, is evaluating several proposals to bring an end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. These proposals include a variety of diplomatic and military strategies, all aimed at reaching a ceasefire......
Morocco has been re-elected to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) for the 2025-2028 term. The announcement came following partial elections held during the resumed 34th meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in New York. Ahmed......
The Embassy of Morocco in Washington recently released a short film that takes us through the rich history of the enduring partnership between Morocco and the United States, a bond that dates back to the earliest days of American history. This video, released online to coincide with the celebration of......
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, reportedly held a meeting on Monday with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations. This meeting occurred just before the announcement of Musk’s role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump. According to......
