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United States: Democratic states defend access to abortion pill

A group of about twenty Democratic-led states has pledged to defend access to mifepristone, a medication widely used in medical abortions across the United States. The announcement comes amid growing concern following a federal review launched by the Department of Health under the Trump administration,......

China seeks to win over the Global South to counter Trump and outpace India

China is stepping up its efforts to position itself as the leading voice of the Global South, presenting itself as a responsible partner to emerging nations while attempting to contain U.S. influence under Donald Trump and overshadow India’s ambitions. At the United Nations General Assembly in......

US considers sending long-range Tomahawk missiles

The United States is weighing the possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine through European allies, according to senior officials in Washington. The move would represent a significant escalation, as the missiles have a range of up to 2,500 kilometers and carry......

Four dead and eight injured in Michigan church shooting

At least four people were killed and eight others wounded on Sunday during a mass shooting in the state of Michigan, according to the latest update from local authorities. An earlier report had mentioned one dead and nine injured. The attack occurred in a Mormon church in the......

Afghanistan announces release of detained American citizen

The Taliban authorities have confirmed the release of an American citizen held in Afghanistan since December 2024. The freed man, identified as 36-year-old Amir Amiri, was handed over to Adam Boehler, the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, during a meeting in Kabul. In a statement, U.S. Secretary......

Venezuela launches new military drills amid escalating tensions with the US

Caracas – Venezuelan forces carried out new military exercises on the Caribbean coast on Saturday, deploying anti-aircraft systems and amphibious units at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The maneuvers took place in the states of Falcón (northwest) and Sucre (northeast),......

Iranian currency hits historic low against dollar after UN sanctions return

The Iranian national currency, the rial, hit a historic low against the US dollar on Sunday morning following the reinstatement of UN sanctions, according to several currency tracking websites. Informal market rates indicate that one dollar is exchanging for approximately 1.12 million rials, while one......

Morocco launches digital hub in New York to harness AI for sustainable development

Morocco officially launched the “Morocco Digital Hub for Sustainable Development” (D4SD) on Friday in New York, aiming to accelerate digital transformation in Africa and the Arab region. The initiative, aligned with HM King Mohammed VI’s vision, was presented in partnership with the......

Washington lifts Visa restrictions for Ghana amid immigration partnership

The United States has lifted visa restrictions for Ghana, a key West African partner in Washington’s immigration policy, the American embassy in Accra confirmed on Saturday. This announcement follows an agreement in which Ghana agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States,......

Iran rejects U.S. demand for all enriched uranium

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated on Saturday that the United States demanded that Iran hand over all its enriched uranium in exchange for a three-month extension of suspended sanctions, calling the request “unacceptable.” “They want us to give them all our enriched uranium,”......

Israeli-American arrested in Israel over alleged espionage for Iran

Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of Yaakov Perl, a 49-year-old dual Israeli-American citizen, on charges of spying for Iran. Perl, who had been living in Morocco for several years, was detained on September 4, though details of the case were only made public on September 25. Investigations......

Morocco and Germany strengthen diplomatic cooperation in New York

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks on Friday in New York with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, both ministers signed......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

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