News in brief



American B-52 conducts simulated strike drills near Russia

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber conducted simulated strike operations over eastern Finland on November 12, flying within 50 kilometers of Russian territory during a NATO training mission that underscores the alliance's military preparedness along its eastern flank. Multinational NATO......

Royal Air Maroc to launch direct flights from Casablanca to Boston and Los Angeles in 2026

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its transatlantic network with the launch of two new direct routes to the United States in May 2026: Casablanca–Boston and Casablanca–Los Angeles. The Casablanca–Boston connection will mark the return of a route highly requested by the Moroccan......

Emails suggest Trump was aware of Epstein’s activities, house democrats say

House Democrats released emails on Wednesday indicating that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claimed President Donald Trump was aware of his relationships with underage girls. The correspondence includes exchanges with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff. In......

Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calls corruption trial ‘Unjustified’

Jerusalem, November 12, 2025 — US President Donald Trump has formally requested Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the ongoing corruption trial as “political” and “unjustified.” The letter, received on Tuesday morning,......

Egyptian scholar Zaghloul El-Naggar dies at 92

Renowned Egyptian Islamic scholar and geologist Zaghloul El-Naggar, a pioneer in interpreting the Qur’an through a scientific lens, has passed away at the age of 92. He died in Amman, Jordan, after battling illness, according to a statement released on his official social media accounts. His funeral......

Hungary secures financial shield deal with Washington, says Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that his government has reached a “financial shield” agreementwith the United States, aimed at safeguarding Hungary’s economy and financial stability from potential external shocks. The announcement followed Orban’s......

Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem

American envoy Jared Kushner met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, the prime minister’s office announced, without providing details on the agenda. The meeting takes place amid increased U.S. efforts to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.......

Thailand suspends peace agreement with Cambodia following mine explosion

Thailand announced on Monday the suspension of the peace agreement recently signed with Cambodia, a deal facilitated under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump in late October. The decision follows a mine explosion near the border that injured two Thai soldiers, raising concerns over ongoing......

Iran rejects U.S. allegations of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico

Iran firmly denied on Monday the accusations made by the United States, which claimed that Tehran had planned to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico. Iranian officials described the allegations as “ridiculous and baseless,” insisting they were part of a political campaign aimed......

Afghanistan regrets not being invited to COP30

Afghan authorities expressed regret on Sunday over not being invited to the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, emphasizing that the country is among the most vulnerable to climate change despite its minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference......

BBC to face UK parliament over alleged misrepresentation of Donald Trump’s speech

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to appear before the UK Parliament after being accused of misrepresenting remarks made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in one of its documentaries. The controversy centers on an episode of the BBC’s Panorama program, aired a week before the......

China’s consumer prices rise slightly in October amid economic uncertainty

After two consecutive months of decline, China’s consumer prices recorded a modest increase in October, signaling a tentative improvement in domestic demand despite persistent economic challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a key measure......

Trump expected in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire agreement signing

Cairo, October 9, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he “would try” to travel to Egypt for the signing of the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas, adding that he planned to leave for the region on Sunday. “We are going to......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.