Jordan confirms participation in US-led strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Jordan announced on Sunday that it had taken part in recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against the Islamic State group in Syria, as part of the international coalition fighting the jihadist organization. According to a statement released by the Jordanian Armed Forces, its air force......

Syria: 155,000 displaced after offensive against Kurdish areas in Aleppo

Clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in the city of Aleppo have forced around 155,000 people to flee their homes since earlier this week, according to local authorities. The fighting has mainly affected the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh in......

Pope condemns growing use of force in global affairs

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong warning on Friday against the increasing reliance on military force by states to impose their influence, arguing that such actions are eroding global peace and weakening the international legal framework established after World War II. Speaking to ambassadors accredited......

Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations

Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that “no longer serve American interests,” the White House announced in a message on X. Among these are 31 United Nations-related organizations. Since returning to the White......

U.S. lawmakers hail Morocco as a historic and reliable strategic partner

American lawmakers from both major political parties have reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, describing the Kingdom as a reliable and indispensable ally of Washington. Speaking during a gala event held at the U.S. Congress as part of......

Lithuania signals readiness to deploy hundreds of troops to Ukraine

Lithuania has indicated that it may deploy several hundred soldiers to Ukraine as part of future international security arrangements, once a peace agreement is in place. The announcement was made by Lithuania’s defense minister, who explained that discussions are ongoing regarding possible contributions......

Trump invites Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro to the White House after diplomatic tensions

United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House, signaling a surprising easing of tensions after days of sharp rhetoric and mutual accusations between the two leaders. The invitation followed a lengthy phone conversation in which both presidents......

Taiwan grounds its F-16 fleet after pilot goes missing

Taiwan has temporarily grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets to carry out safety inspections following the disappearance of a pilot whose aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea, defense authorities said on Thursday. According to the Taiwanese Air Force, the incident occurred during a routine......

New US ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan takes oath of office

The new United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, has officially taken the oath of office before US Vice President J.D. Vance, marking the start of his diplomatic mission in Rabat. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the US Embassy in Rabat said that Ambassador Buchan......

Cop31 in Türkiye seen as a crucial chance to revive global climate momentum after Cop30

Istanbul, January 7, 2026 – After the disappointment surrounding COP30 in Brazil, climate experts believe that Türkiye’s hosting of COP31 in 2026 could represent a decisive opportunity to reinvigorate stalled global climate action, provided Ankara strengthens its domestic climate commitments. Held......

Trump faces backlash after remarks about a transgender athlete

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after making remarks about a transgender athlete during a speech delivered to House Republican members at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday. The comments, which were framed as humor, quickly sparked reactions from advocacy groups and political opponents. According......

Turkish and US presidents discuss Venezuela and Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Monday focusing on bilateral relations and major regional and global issues, with particular attention to Venezuela and the Gaza Strip, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. During......

Machado says she wants to return to venezuela as soon as possible

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she intends to return to her country as soon as possible, following the recent capture of former president Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. military operation. Speaking in an interview with an American television network, Machado outlined her......

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