France and Spain surpass Germany in refugee arrivals as asylum applications drop across Europe

Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......

French protests demand Macron's resignation as government faces collapse

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron amidst France's most severe political crisis since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958. The protests come just days before a confidence vote on Monday, which is expected......

UK strengthens support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as key to Sahara solution

The British government has reaffirmed its position on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Sahara, emphasizing its endorsement of a negotiated and mutually acceptable resolution to the long-standing dispute. This announcement reflects the UK’s recognition of the Moroccan plan as the most credible......

US emphasizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as key to Sahara peace

The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a practical solution to the Sahara conflict. During a meeting in New York, US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, emphasized Washington’s position to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Sahara,......

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......

Macron faces political crossroads as Bayrou’s fall looms

The political landscape in France is on the verge of significant upheaval, with President Emmanuel Macron preparing for the imminent resignation of his embattled Prime Minister François Bayrou. Widely expected to step down on September 8, Bayrou’s departure will leave Macron exposed to mounting......

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......

Bayrou faces political turmoil as France braces for confidence vote

France is entering a period of political uncertainty as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares for a crucial confidence vote on September 8 over his debt-reduction plan. The proposal, aimed at saving €44 billion ($51 billion), has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and unions,......

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......

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