Trump administration moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid for 2025

The Trump administration has announced plans to cancel $4.9 billion (MAD 53.9 billion) in U.S. foreign aid for the fiscal year 2025, targeting funds already approved by Congress. This includes significant contributions to the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The White House Office of Management......

US visa ban targets Palestinian leaders ahead of UN assembly

The United States has announced visa restrictions on Palestinian officials from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The move is being criticized as an attempt to punish Palestinians for seeking......

Mexican Senate erupts into chaos amid debate on U.S. intervention against drug cartels

A heated debate in Mexico’s Senate over calls for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels spiraled into a physical altercation on Wednesday, showcasing the escalating tensions between rival political factions. The confrontation occurred during a session of the Permanent Commission in Mexico......

Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune dismisses prime minister Nadir Larbaoui

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Thursday the dismissal of Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, who had been in office since November 2023. The decision was made official through a presidential decree, though no explanation was provided regarding the reasons behind his removal. The interim......

Madrid unprepared for Morocco’s pressure on Ceuta and Melilla

A new military report has reignited the debate in Spain over the future of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The study, authored by Spanish army commander Emilio José Arias Otero for the Center for National Defense Studies (Ceseden), warns that Morocco is stepping up pressure on......

University of Brussels debates controversial naming of graduating class after Rima Hassan

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the naming of its graduating law class in honor of Rima Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament whose political stance has sparked intense controversy. The debate centers on whether this......

Governor Gavin Newsom reflects on leadership in a divided America

After enduring a challenging recall campaign, California Governor Gavin Newsom has undergone a profound evolution in his leadership perspective. Initially adhering to the belief that politics was fundamentally local, Newsom now acknowledges the pervasive influence of national polarization on governance.......

Texas congressional candidate sparks outrage after Quran-burning video

Valentina Gomez, a Republican congressional candidate from Texas, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) in which she burned a copy of the Quran, Islam’s holy book. The video was captioned, “I will end Islam in Texas so help me God,” and......

South Korea and US strengthen ties in summit focused on economic and regional cooperation

South Korea’s presidential office has hailed President Lee Jae-myung’s summit with US President Donald Trump as a pivotal step toward reinforcing trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Held at the White House on August 25, the meeting underscored the importance......

France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism accusations amid Palestine tensions

France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which accused France of failing to curb anti-Semitic violence and criticized its gestures toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. Diplomatic fallout over Kushner’s......

Sahara dispute nears resolution as Morocco's autonomy plan gains ground

The decades-long Sahara dispute is approaching a pivotal moment, with Morocco’s Autonomy Plan emerging as the most viable solution to the conflict. Despite rumors of a new UN mission, MANSASO, replacing the long-standing MINURSO, diplomatic sources affirm that the resolution lies not in bureaucratic......

FBI raid cornered John Bolton as Algeria's Polisario propaganda crumbles

The FBI conducted a court-authorized search Friday at the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, marking a dramatic turn in his career. The raid, part of an investigation into Bolton’s potential mishandling of classified information, coincides......

ICC rebukes new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

The International Criminal Court condemned newly announced United States sanctions against four of its officials, describing the move as a direct assault on the court’s independence and the broader rules-based order. The measures target Canadian Judge Kimberly Prost, French Judge Nicolas Guillou,......

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