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US advisor Boulos reaffirms Washington’s unwavering stance on Moroccan Sahara

Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for Africa and the Middle East, reaffirmed on Friday Washington’s unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara during a meeting with UN envoy Staffan de Mistura. In a statement shared on X, Boulos stressed: “Today,......

Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that any Western troops deployed in Ukraine would be considered "legitimate targets" for Russian forces. His remarks came as a direct challenge to an emerging international coalition that plans to provide security......

Global leaders clash at UN over Ukraine's occupied territories

World leaders convened at the United Nations General Assembly on September 4, 2025, marking 1,289 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to address the critical situation in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. The discussions were marked by sharp exchanges between Ukrainian, Russian,......

Trump urges Europe to halt Russian oil imports and tighten sanctions on China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on European leaders to cease purchasing Russian oil, which he claims finances Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine. He also urged increased economic pressure on China due to its support of Russia’s war efforts. This appeal was made during......

House unveils first batch of Epstein case files, sparking calls for transparency

The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, has released the initial set of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and disgraced financier. This move, aimed at addressing growing demands for answers, comes amidst criticism that the Justice Department......

Trump defends policy shift on Chinese students amid criticism from allies

President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the United States over the next two years, framing it as a strategic move to bolster U.S.-China relations and support struggling American colleges. Policy reversal surprises Trump loyalists The......

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.......

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