Politics
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......
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has lauded Morocco’s consistent and constructive role in promoting efforts to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing its contribution to regional peace diplomacy. During a joint press conference in Moscow with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser......
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......
Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, addressed the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, highlighting the progress of the Sahara region as Morocco prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Green March. He emphasized......
Turkish sports commentator Serkan Akkoyun has denounced FIFA President Gianni Infantino for what he described as hypocritical gestures during the ongoing Gaza crisis. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Akkoyun accused Infantino of failing the "test of sincerity" by attending a Gaza peace summit while......
Morocco today marks the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in its history, the announcement by the late King Hassan II of the Green March, a peaceful initiative to reclaim Sahara. The declaration coincided with the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which acknowledged legal ties......
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......
Israel has issued a stern warning to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, which began earlier this week, facilitated the exchange of hostages and prisoners but now faces new obstacles. Hostage exchanges and rising tensions Israel’s......
Labor and student unions across Spain organized a nationwide general strike on October 15, 2025, demanding an immediate halt to the Israeli offensive in Gaza and a complete overhaul of Spain’s diplomatic, military, and economic relations with Israel. This mass mobilization follows the signing of......
A senior Polisario leader has ignited fresh concerns by issuing terror threats against Morocco and the wider region, raising alarm over the group’s militarization and destabilizing activities. Mansur Omar, a high-ranking figure within the Polisario Front, claimed the group possesses weapons capable......
Confusion persisted on Wednesday over the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, as Israeli authorities announced that the border would remain closed for logistical reasons despite earlier reports suggesting it would open for humanitarian aid. Israeli officials explained that technical inspections......
Saudi Arabia and Togo have reinforced their strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, presenting it as the most credible and pragmatic framework to resolve the Sahara dispute. Both nations highlighted their positions during the Fourth Committee sessions of the United Nations General Assembly......
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met US President Donald Trump in Egypt on Monday for their first encounter since Trump threatened to expel Spain from Nato. The brief meeting, held to sign the Gaza peace agreement, included a handshake that drew immediate attention for its characteristic......
