Politics



Macron hosts Syria’s new leader in first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to welcome Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim leader and former Islamist rebel, on Wednesday for his first official trip to Europe, according to the Élysée Palace. The French presidency announced that Macron will reaffirm France’s commitment......

Spain allocates half a million euros for Gaza human rights investigations

José Manuel Albares, the minister of foreign affairs, european union and cooperation, addressed the foreign affairs committee in the congress of deputies on May 5, 2025, in Madrid. This appearance, delayed by a week due to a widespread blackout, was intended to discuss the new foreign action plan......

Huthi missile strike escalates tensions amid Gaza conflict

A series of airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, including Arbaeen Street and the road leading to the airport, with Huthi officials attributing the assault to American forces. According to the health ministry aligned with the Iran-backed rebels, sixteen people were injured. The strikes came in response......

Houthi missile hits Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, flights disrupted

A missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck the perimeter of Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, damaging infrastructure and halting air traffic. The Israeli military confirmed its defense system failed to intercept the missile, despite multiple attempts. The attack injured......

Israeli drones attack Gaza aid flotilla in international waters

A group of activists organizing a humanitarian mission to Gaza reported that their aid vessel was targeted by Israeli drones in international waters off Malta on Friday, as it was en route to the Palestinian territory. The ship, named Conscience, is part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a group challenging......

Israel targets Damascus in warning to Syria over Druze violence

Israel carried out airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus, targeting the Syrian government in response to ongoing sectarian attacks against the Druze minority. The strike, which occurred early Friday, marks the second Israeli attack on Syria within the same week and is widely interpreted......

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies amid blockade

Israel closed Gaza’s border crossings on March 2, halting all humanitarian aid, including water, food, and medical supplies, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of worsening the suffering of Palestinian children through......

UK and US forces target Houthi drone manufacturing site in Yemen

On Tuesday, US and British forces conducted a coordinated military operation in Yemen, targeting a facility associated with the Houthi rebels. The operation aimed at a military target responsible for the production of drones, similar to those used in attacks on maritime shipping. The UK Ministry of Defence......

Sectarian clashes near Damascus leave Druze fighter among the dead

Recent sectarian violence near Damascus has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, including a Druze fighter, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The overnight clashes erupted in Sahnaya, located about 15 kilometers southwest of the capital, and left 14 others either wounded......

Rising military spending hampers 2025 budget negotiations

The negotiation of Spain's 2025 State Budget has faced numerous obstacles, from lack of commitment within the government coalition to tensions with parliamentary allies. Despite some preliminary discussions, there has been no genuine attempt to reach an agreement, either within the PSOE-Sumar coalition......

Political fallout over Spain's controversial arms deal with Israel

The Popular Party (PP) is determined to pursue accountability following the government's contentious decision to rescind a lucrative contract with Israel. This contract, valued at €6.6 million, involved the importation of 15 million bullets for the Civil Guard, a move that has ignited significant......

Popular Party to Report Unilateral Contract Cancellation to the Court of Auditors

The Popular Party has announced plans to file a complaint with the Court of Auditors regarding the cancellation of a contract for bullet purchases from an Israeli company, claiming the decision was "arbitrary" and driven by "political motives." This contract had already been published......

Spain cancels arms contract with Israeli company

The Spanish government announced on Thursday that it had decided to cancel a €6.8 million arms deal with an Israeli company, a contract that had sparked significant tension within the left-wing coalition in power. Sources within the government revealed that both the Socialist Party, led by Prime......

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