Politics
The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan have issued a joint call for immediate action to address an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, warning of a famine that has reached alarming proportions. In a statement signed by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign......
Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......
Three-quarters of United Nations member states have recognized or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, signaling a significant shift in international policy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Australia became the latest country to pledge its support, announcing its intent to back Palestinian......
China has sharply criticized Israel’s plans to place Gaza City under military control, labeling the territory “an integral part of the Palestinian homeland” and urging an immediate halt to the initiative. Beijing urges restraint and peace Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry......
Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City has drawn widespread condemnation, with international leaders warning that the move will escalate violence, deepen the humanitarian crisis, and undermine prospects for peace. Israel’s plan and objectives The Israeli security cabinet has approved Prime......
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Israel on Friday to reverse its plan to take control of Gaza City, calling the move "wrong" and warning it would exacerbate the ongoing conflict. “This action will do nothing to end this conflict or secure the release of the hostages,”......
Canada has airdropped over 21,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of an urgent response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the territory. The operation, carried out by the Canadian Armed Forces using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft, underscores the country’s growing involvement in......
The United Kingdom’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara dates back to the Treaty of Friendship of 1721, signed in Fez during the reign of King George I. This historic agreement explicitly acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail as the ruler of Morocco, including territories now known......
Home-sharing giant Airbnb has removed references to Morocco’s southern provinces, including Laayoune, Dakhla, and Boujdour, from its platform. The move follows pressure from Sahara Resource Watch (SRW), a foreign activist group, and has sparked concerns over foreign interference in Morocco’s......
Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to enforce an arms embargo against Israel, citing Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza as violations of international law. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to halt the violence in Gaza, which the Slovenian government has......
The outgoing French Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has issued a stark warning about a potential military threat from Russia to Europe within the next five years. Speaking days before his departure at the end of August, Burkhard shared his concerns in an interview with The Economist,......
The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition......
Canada has announced its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision, revealed on Wednesday by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press conference in Ottawa, marks a significant shift in......