Politics



Trump's directive reignites death penalty debate in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum mandating the enforcement of the federal death penalty in Washington, D.C., despite the city abolishing capital punishment over two decades ago. The directive instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro......

US Congressman Joe Wilson reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

US Congressman Joe Wilson has reiterated his support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, emphasizing the historic ties between the United States and Morocco. Speaking on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Wilson called for unified backing of Morocco’s......

Polish president faces backlash over alleged snus use at UN meeting

Cameras caught Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the center of controversy during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Viral footage appears to show him discreetly using snus, a smokeless tobacco product, while attending the high-profile event. The incident has sparked widespread debate......

Morocco to host first African Conference on Victims of Terrorism in Rabat

Morocco has announced that it will host the first African Conference on Victims of Terrorism on December 2–3, 2025, in Rabat. The event will be organized in partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made the announcement in New......

Morocco co-chairs UN meeting on 20 years of ‘Responsibility to Protect’

At the United Nations in New York, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita co-chaired a ministerial meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) principle, a doctrine aimed at preventing mass atrocities. The session was jointly organized with Luxembourg and......

Far-right Vox proposes tax plan to curb foreign home purchases in Spain

Spain’s far-right political party, Vox, has unveiled a plan to introduce a "dissuasive tax regime" aimed at limiting property purchases by foreigners, while also attributing the country's housing crisis to illegal immigration. These measures are part of a broader strategy to prioritize......

UN faces global challenges at 80th General Assembly amid new geopolitical shifts

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, world leaders convene at the General Assembly to address escalating conflicts, financial instability, and transformative global issues. The summit, held against the backdrop of wars, climate crises, and advancing technologies, aims to foster international......

US ambassador calls Israel America’s ‘only true partner’ in the Middle East amid Gaza crisis

At a diplomatic conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described Israel as the United States’ “only true partner” in the Middle East. His remarks come amid escalating international condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, which......

Morocco calls on Israel to label Polisario as a terrorist group, urging stronger ties

Moroccan diplomat Chaimae Bouazzaoui has called on Israel to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, describing the ongoing month as an opportune moment to deepen Morocco-Israel relations. Writing for Israel Hayom, Bouazzaoui highlighted the significance of November, marking the anniversaries......

Trump escalates criticism of Ilhan Omar after failed censure vote in congress

President Donald Trump launched a renewed attack on Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her country of birth, Somalia, after the House of Representatives narrowly rejected an effort to censure her and strip her of committee roles. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Omar as “awful”......

Biotech breakthroughs to take center stage at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

The fusion of biology and technology is reshaping the future of health, and GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai is set to showcase the boldest innovations in biotech. From October 13 to 17, the event will host pioneers who are blurring the boundaries between medicine and cutting-edge technology, unveiling breakthroughs......

Qatar’s Arab-Islamic summit: a call for unity or fleeting symbolism?

The Arab-Islamic Summit convened in Doha following Israel’s September 9 airstrike on Qatar, gathering nations from the Middle East, Gulf, and beyond to address the escalating regional crisis. Leaders from Syria, Kuwait, Türkiye, Pakistan, India, and others joined Qatar, Lebanon, and Iran,......

London pub honors Trump’s state visit and conservative activist’s legacy

In a unique gesture marking Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom, a pub near Kensington Olympia in London has temporarily rebranded itself as “The Trump Arms.” This move celebrates the historic occasion of the 45th U.S. President’s visit while reflecting the......

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