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Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during brief Easter address

During a brief Easter Sunday appearance at the Vatican, Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing the humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing conflict. The pontiff, 88, currently recovering from a serious case of double pneumonia, delivered his message from the balcony of St......

UN voices deep concern over US strikes on Yemeni oil port

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed serious concern regarding recent US airstrikes on a key oil port in Yemen that reportedly resulted in 80 deaths and 150 injuries, according to Houthi sources. The port of Ras Issa and nearby areas were targeted by American forces on April 17 and 18,......

China's new trade negotiator amid ongoing trade war

China has appointed a new lead negotiator for international trade as it faces steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources announced that Li Chenggang has been named the country's new trade representative and vice-minister of commerce. Li......

China to ‘Reduce’ Hollywood Movie Releases in Response to Trump’s Tariffs

China has announced plans to scale back the number of Hollywood films allowed in its theaters, a move directly tied to escalating trade tensions with the United States. The decision comes in response to the US government's imposition of steep tariffs now reaching up to 145% on Chinese goods, a policy......

Morocco: A Key Military Partner with Valuable Expertise for NATO

Javier Colomina, NATO's Deputy Assistant Secretary General and Special Representative for the Southern Neighborhood, recently emphasized Morocco’s significant military capabilities and expertise, describing them as assets from which NATO can greatly benefit. In a video interview with the Spanish......

China’s Concerns over Panama Canal Port Sale

CK Hutchison, a major Hong Kong-based conglomerate, recently announced its decision to sell its stakes in two key ports along the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, a move that has sparked strong reactions from Beijing. The $22.8 billion transaction, which would grant the US-led group control......

Putin Proposes North Korea and BRICS in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as......

China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Concessions Linked to TikTok Deal

China has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to ease tariffs if Beijing approves a deal involving TikTok. Trump recently stated that four groups were in negotiations to acquire the platform, which faces an uncertain future in the United States. Under a U.S. law enacted due to......

U.S. second lady visits Greenland amid Trump’s annexation aspirations

Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, will embark on an official visit to Greenland from Thursday to Saturday, the White House announced on Sunday. Her trip comes as former President Donald Trump reiterates his ambition to annex the autonomous Danish territory. According to a White House......

US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has authorized the first-ever sale of advanced laser-guided rockets to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant development in military cooperation between the two nations. According to the Pentagon, the State Department has approved the transaction, valued at approximately $100 million,......

Houthi missile strike targets Israel amid Gaza conflict

The Houthis have launched a hypersonic missile aimed at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, following the Israeli army's breach of a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a statement by Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree, the Yemeni armed forces successfully carried out a military operation targeting the airport......

Trump's funding cuts to US-funded media spark China's criticism

President Donald Trump recently signed an order halting funding for several US government-backed media outlets, including Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and Radio Free Europe. This decision comes as part of broader budget cuts targeting federal spending. Radio Free Asia, initially created......

A new phase for Syria: Brussels conference to address humanitarian and political challenges

The interim government in Damascus is set to participate on Monday in an international conference aimed at securing aid for Syria, a nation grappling with severe humanitarian crises and an uncertain political future following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Since 2017, the European Union has hosted this......

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