Politics
Poland and its NATO allies launched fighter jets early Sunday after Russia carried out one of its most extensive coordinated attacks on Ukraine since the war began, firing more than 50 missiles and 500 drones. The assault killed at least five people and struck dangerously close to NATO’s eastern......
The newly published memoirs of former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have exposed just how close the alliance came to collapse during Donald Trump’s presidency. His book, On My Watch, released this week, recounts a tense and unprecedented standoff at the Brussels summit on July 12, 2018,......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations, following a French-led summit on the issue. His remarks were made during an address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the urgency of the......
Morocco ranked 107th out of 173 countries in the "Global State of Democracy 2025" report, released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The North African nation also placed 19th in Africa, surpassing several Maghreb neighbors, including Tunisia (112th),......
Israel faced one of the largest demonstrations in its history as approximately 500,000 protesters rallied on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The protests, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, spread across the country, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, with......
Norway’s government has directed its sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world valued at $2 trillion, to reevaluate its holdings in Israeli companies accused of complicity in human rights violations during the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move comes after reports linked some investments to......
European leaders convened this week to strategize a path forward on the continent’s escalating energy crisis, as soaring prices and dwindling supplies continue to pressure both households and industries. The summit, held in Brussels, brought together heads of state from across the European Union......
New survey results from Spain reveal a significant realignment in public opinion, with a growing preference for China over the United States. The findings, part of the Real Instituto Elcano Barometer on public opinion, shed light on attitudes toward global powers, defense policies, and international......
Amid escalating tensions with Israel, Iran's government is ramping up its internal repression under the pretext of national security. Just one day after Israel launched its "Rising Lion" military operation with missile strikes targeting Iranian territory, authorities in Tehran arrested......
A humanitarian organization has sounded the alarm over the escalating energy crisis in Gaza, warning that the lack of electricity and fuel is posing a serious threat to survival for millions of people living under siege. In a report released on Monday, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) highlighted......
The United States is exerting significant diplomatic pressure on foreign governments to avoid attending a United Nations conference on Palestine, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. A leaked US diplomatic cable, obtained by Reuters, reveals Washington's efforts to derail the event, which is......
On June 10, Britain, along with allies including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, imposed sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The UK's foreign ministry cited their "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities"......
Artists withdraw in protest of KKR investments Dozens of performers have withdrawn from the 2025 edition of Sónar, Barcelona’s renowned electronic music festival, citing ties between its parent company and real estate projects in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. More than 70 artists—including......
