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Turkish analyst criticizes FIFA president for 'insincere' stance on Gaza crisis

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 commemorates 50 years since King Hassan II’s Green March declaration

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......

Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen 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 warns of renewed conflict as Gaza truce faces challenges

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......

Spain’s general strike amplifies calls to reassess ties with Israel

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......

Polisario escalates threats as calls for terrorism designation grow

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......

Uncertainty surrounds reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire tensions

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 reaffirm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara

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 Sánchez shares tense handshake with Trump amid Nato tensions

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......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

UAE reinforces unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy plan

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its steadfast backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal regarding the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing its alignment with international law and UN principles. Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York, the Emirati representative......

Hamas begins release of Israeli hostages under landmark ceasefire deal

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......

Gazans return home as fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds

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......

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