Politics
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”......
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for orchestrating a coup attempt to remain in power following his defeat in the 2022 election. This historic ruling marks the first time a former leader in Brazil has been convicted for undermining......
Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediating the Gaza conflict despite an unprecedented Israeli airstrike on its territory, which targeted Hamas leaders during discussions of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire. The attack, which killed six people, has drawn global condemnation and prompted rare criticism......
Over the weekend, thousands of Washington, DC residents flooded the streets in protest of US President Donald Trump’s federal crackdown and the deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. This move, which followed Trump’s August 11 declaration of a crime......
The European Union and the United States are stepping up their coordination on sanctions against Russia amid stalled peace efforts in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice President JD Vance recently held a phone call to discuss maintaining a unified......
A public display of the Polisario Front’s flag inside Spain’s Ministry for Youth and Children has stirred debate about the country’s stance on the Sahara conflict. Minister Sira Rego, who is of Palestinian descent, reportedly displayed a sign reading “España con el Sáhara”......
Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for Africa and the Middle East, reaffirmed on Friday Washington’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara during a meeting with UN envoy Staffan de Mistura. In a statement shared on X, Boulos stressed: “Today,......
