Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United States as it celebrates the first......

During a meeting held in Essaouira, Joachim Stamp, the German Federal Commissioner for Migration, praised Morocco as a "strategic and reliable" partner in managing migration. The event marked the third session of the Morocco-Germany Permanent Joint Group on Migration, co-chaired with Khalid Zerouali, Wali and Director of Migration......

Germany has reaffirmed its financial commitment to the United Nations Mission for Sahara (MINURSO), announcing a substantial contribution exceeding €82 million. This funding aims to enhance the mission's capabilities in critical areas such as training, equipment, renewable energy, digital transformation, psychological support, and......

NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader security-related expenses. This plan......

Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between two major armed factions, despite a declared ceasefire just a day earlier, according to a security source. The fighting involved the Radaa Force and the 444 Brigade, with confrontations taking place in key areas such as the port. Although hostilities diminished by late Wednesday, some......

For the first time since 2022, Ukraine and Russia are set to engage in direct peace talks, although both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be in attendance. The summit, scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul, was proposed by Putin without preconditions, but the Kremlin later announced he would......

President Emmanuel Macron stated that France does not wish to instigate "World War III" due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a lengthy televised interview, he emphasized his intentions for the last two years of his presidency, which will conclude in 2027 after two terms. Despite some political setbacks, including a snap legislative......

Argentina’s Supreme Court has revealed the discovery of over 80 boxes filled with Nazi-era documents that had been stored in a basement since 1941. This find, described as being of “global significance,” emerged during preparations to transfer the court’s archives to a newly established museum. According to a statement......

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Germany on Monday to commemorate six decades of diplomatic relations between the two nations. This anniversary comes at a complex time as the Gaza conflict and rising far-right sentiment in Germany challenge the longstanding alliance. Herzog's visit will be accompanied by German President......

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, emphasizing there would be no preconditions. His goal, he said, is to secure a lasting peace and address the fundamental causes behind the three-year war. This announcement came shortly after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany,......

Friedrich Merz, the newly appointed German Chancellor, will embark on his first international journey this Wednesday, visiting France and Poland. This trip is aimed at revitalizing Germany's relationships with key allies and reaffirming its presence on the global stage following a shaky start to his leadership. Merz's trip was planned......

Germany's parliament will conduct a second vote on Tuesday to determine if Friedrich Merz will be appointed chancellor after he failed to gain enough support in the initial round. Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, garnered 310 votes, falling short of the required majority by six votes. The setback has caused uncertainty in......

The recent theft of copper cables on Spain's railways has sparked chaos for countless train passengers, highlighting a troubling trend of rising crime. This article delves into the alarming frequency of such incidents, the motivations behind them, and the significant repercussions for Spain's rail infrastructure. Over recent years,......