EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Chiker to Walaw: “The Sahara file is entering a phase of concrete implementation”

The meeting recently held in Madrid under U.S. sponsorship, dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, has reignited speculation about the future of the political process. To analyze the stakes of this diplomatic sequence, Walaw spoke with Mohamed Chiker, PhD and researcher in political science. —......

Trump announces anticipated visit of China's Xi to the US later this year

US President Donald Trump has announced that he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States toward the end of 2026. The announcement follows a recent comprehensive conversation between the two leaders covering trade, Taiwan, Russia's war in Ukraine, and developments in Iran. Trump indicated that he himself will travel......

Epstein abuse survivors air Super Bowl ad demanding justice department transparency

On Super Bowl Sunday, survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein aired an emotional public service advertisement urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining federal investigation records related to the late convicted sex offender. The message directly challenged President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting......

Japan signals possible yen intervention after ruling party landslide

Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to intervene in currency markets if needed, signaling potential action to stem yen weakness following the ruling party’s decisive election victory. Speaking on Sunday, Katayama said authorities would seek dialogue with financial markets “on Monday in......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

United States arrests key suspect linked to 2012 Benghazi attack

The United States has announced the arrest of a man described as a key participant in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, an assault that claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American personnel. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the suspect, identified as Zoubayr al-Bakouch,......

Netanyahu and Trump to discuss Iran nuclear talks in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday for talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes shortly after indirect discussions between the United States and Iran were held......

Washington Post chief steps down after major job cuts

The Washington Post announced the immediate departure of its chief executive and publisher following a sweeping round of job cuts that has shaken one of the most iconic newspapers in American journalism. The decision comes amid deep financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape. The restructuring plan, unveiled earlier in the......

Iran says it will not abandon nuclear program even in case of war

Iran has reiterated that it will not give up its uranium enrichment activities, even if confronted with a military conflict. The statement comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington over the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a forum in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that......

Musk foresees orbital artificial intelligence outpacing Earth based systems

Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence computing capacity deployed in space will surpass the total computing power available on Earth within five years, outlining an ambitious vision that would shift the future of digital infrastructure beyond the planet. Speaking during a podcast interview with Dwarkesh Patel alongside Stripe......

Trump unveils TrumpRx platform to lower prescription drug costs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new online platform, TrumpRx, presented as an initiative aimed at helping Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices. The unveiling took place during an event in Washington, where the project was described as part of a broader effort to address rising health......

Iran and United States open nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States began a new round of nuclear-related discussions on Friday morning in Oman, marking a cautious diplomatic step amid heightened regional tensions and persistent uncertainty over the future of Tehran’s nuclear program. The talks represent the first direct engagement between the two sides since a period of intense......

Morocco positions itself as a vital global hub for strategic minerals

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, underscored the nation’s unique role in the global strategic minerals landscape during a ministerial meeting in Washington. Organized by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the gathering highlighted Morocco’s critical contributions......

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