Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations, following a French-led summit on the issue. His remarks were made during an address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the urgency of the......
Russian President Vladimir Putin, under an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant since 2023, will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15 to discuss Ukraine’s future. Despite being charged with war crimes, including the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian......
New survey results from Spain reveal a significant realignment in public opinion, with a growing preference for China over the United States. The findings, part of the Real Instituto Elcano Barometer on public opinion, shed light on attitudes toward global powers, defense policies, and international......
Morocco ranked 10th among countries of origin for asylum seekers in the European Union in 2024, with 25,347 applications filed in EU member states and associated countries. Despite representing an 18% decline compared to 2023, the number underscores Morocco’s significance in EU migration trends......
Artists withdraw in protest of KKR investments Dozens of performers have withdrawn from the 2025 edition of Sónar, Barcelona’s renowned electronic music festival, citing ties between its parent company and real estate projects in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. More than 70 artists—including......
Spain halts Israeli-linked missile project over policy shift Spain has cancelled a €285 million contract for anti-tank missile systems that were to be manufactured in Madrid by Pap Tecnos, a local subsidiary of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The move forms part of a broader shift......
Barcelona’s city council has voted to cut all institutional ties with the Israeli government and suspend its longstanding friendship agreement with Tel Aviv. The decision responds to what the council described as repeated violations of international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. The......
More than 300 prominent figures from the UK’s arts and cultural scene, including pop icon Dua Lipa and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stop all arms exports to Israel and push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In an open letter, also signed by singer Annie......
In response to the escalating violence in Gaza and growing global condemnation of Israeli actions, the Catalan Government has reached an agreement with the Comuns party to close its External Affairs office in Tel Aviv. The office, which has been active for a decade, will cease operations on Wednesday. Jéssica......
Amina Bouayach, the president of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has been unanimously elected to lead the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This significant appointment took place during the Alliance's general assembly held in Geneva, coinciding with......
Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland, citing what its foreign minister described as Ireland’s "extreme anti-Israel policies." The decision marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions, coinciding with the intensification of the Gaza conflict, where the Palestinian......
The United States Federal Maritime Commission launched an investigation on December 7, 2024, into Spain’s reported refusal to allow U.S. cargo ships carrying weapons to Israel to dock at its ports. The investigation follows claims that Spain denied entry to at least three cargo ships, including......
Iran Asserts Right to Retaliate as US Warns of Imminent Escalation Several Western nations, including France, the UK, and the US, have advised their citizens to avoid traveling to the region due to escalating tensions. Iran has firmly reiterated its determination to exercise its “legitimate”......
