Politics
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,”......
John Bolton, former US national security adviser and long-time supporter of the Polisario Front in Washington, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 criminal counts for mishandling classified information. If convicted, the 76-year-old faces up to ten years in prison on each count. The......
Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, tripped and fell on October 16 while being confronted by an activist in the basement of a Senate office building. The 83-year-old lawmaker was approached by a protester, identified as Stella, who questioned him about immigration policies associated with......
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......
Thousands of Palestinians made their way north along Gaza’s coastline on Saturday, returning to their damaged homes as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding. Many traveled by foot, car, or donkey cart through ruined streets, marking the first large-scale movement of......
Global gold prices have reached an unprecedented peak, surpassing $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history. Since the start of 2025, gold has surged nearly 50%, marking its strongest rally since the 1970s as investors search for security in a volatile world economy. Analysts attribute this......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially excluded from contention for the Nobel Peace Prize, ending speculation about his potential receipt of the prestigious honor this year. The Nobel Committee confirmed that Trump did not meet the criteria for final consideration, emphasizing the importance......
The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday.......
Algeria continues to sidestep the UN-led political process on Sahara, yet the United Nations has not implemented strong measures to compel the country to engage constructively. The latest report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscores Algeria’s ongoing reluctance while urging all parties......
Morocco has reiterated its firm stance against recognizing Kosovo’s independence, citing its long-standing doctrine of territorial sovereignty and opposition to unilateral secession. This position aligns with Morocco’s broader diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its territorial integrity......
President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum mandating the enforcement of the federal death penalty in Washington, D.C., despite the city abolishing capital punishment over two decades ago. The directive instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro......
President Donald Trump launched a renewed attack on Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her country of birth, Somalia, after the House of Representatives narrowly rejected an effort to censure her and strip her of committee roles. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Omar as “awful”......
