Politics
Hamas has transferred the first group of Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement aimed at ending two years of war in Gaza. The move marks the first tangible step toward de-escalation after a conflict that has left the enclave......
Thousands of Palestinians made their way north along Gaza’s coastline on Saturday, returning to their damaged homes as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding. Many traveled by foot, car, or donkey cart through ruined streets, marking the first large-scale movement of......
Emmanuel Macron has once again appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister, a decision that has sparked surprise and criticism both domestically and internationally. The move comes after a period of political uncertainty and a series of short-lived premierships. Political reaction......
Morocco’s diplomacy has intensified ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote later this month, as Russia’s growing involvement in the Sahara question reshapes the geopolitical equation. On Thursday, Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, held talks with......
Spanish MEP Irene Montero has sparked controversy in the European Parliament by condemning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement as “illegal,” accusing the EU of financing Morocco’s “occupation” of Sahara. Her remarks contrast with growing international support for Morocco’s......
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.......
As indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed in Egypt, the Palestinian movement presented its core demands for a lasting ceasefire, seeking to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The negotiations, mediated by Egypt and the United States, follow a renewed American proposal, supported by......
In a landmark decision on Monday, UNESCO’s Executive Board selected former Egyptian minister Khaled El-Enany as the organization’s next Director-General, winning 55 votes against 2 for his competitor, Édouard Firmin Matoko of the Republic of Congo, with the United States abstaining. El-Enany’s......
Ukrainian forces launched one of the most extensive drone offensives of the war on October 6, 2025, targeting key Russian military infrastructure in what Moscow described as a massive assault involving 251 drones across 14 regions. The coordinated operation struck the Sverdlov explosives plant in Russia’s......
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......
President Donald Trump bypassed a federal court ruling on Saturday by deploying 300 members of the California National Guard to Portland, Oregon, only hours after a judge blocked his attempt to federalize Oregon’s own Guard forces. The decision triggered sharp backlash from California Governor......
