Portugal weighs recognizing Palestinian state amid rising tensions
The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition could be finalized during the high-level......
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, drawing sharp Israeli criticism
Canada has announced its intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision, revealed on Wednesday by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press conference in Ottawa, marks a significant shift in the nation’s foreign policy and......
US sanctions target Palestinian officials over non-compliance with peace commitments
The United States has announced visa sanctions against officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), citing non-compliance with international agreements and actions that undermine peace efforts. The sanctions, unveiled by the State Department on Thursday, aim to hold the PA and PLO......
Russia invites Syria’s new president to Russia-Arab summit as ties evolve
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Moscow on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a representative of Syria's new government since the ousting of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Strengthening ties with Syria’s new leadership Lavrov expressed......
Zelenskyy calls for regime change in Russia amid deadly missile strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international allies to push for regime change in Russia, warning that Moscow’s current leadership poses a continued threat to global stability even if its war against Ukraine ends. His remarks followed a devastating Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, which killed seven people,......
Germany warns Israel faces growing isolation over Palestinian statehood
Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has cautioned that Israel is becoming increasingly diplomatically isolated amid rising international criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s shrinking diplomatic support Speaking ahead of his visit to......
US envoy seeks Gaza ceasefire amid mounting humanitarian crisis
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive stalled ceasefire negotiations. The discussions come amid growing international pressure on Israel over the destruction in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid. Ceasefire talks at an impasse Indirect......
Morocco sends 180 tons of urgent aid to Gaza as crisis deepens
Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has launched a new humanitarian campaign to deliver 180 tons of emergency aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The relief effort includes essential food supplies, medical equipment, and shelter materials, aiming to alleviate the suffering caused by the ongoing blockade and violence in the......
Morocco sends urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza amid ongoing crisis
Morocco continues to provide vital humanitarian assistance to Gaza, intensifying efforts to combat the severe humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing Israeli military campaign. Rabat has urged Israel to allow the entry of aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave, where extreme starvation and destruction have been reported since October......
Lebanese president highlights Morocco’s pivotal role in the historic Taif Agreement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has praised Morocco’s vital diplomatic efforts in securing the landmark Taif Agreement, which brought an end to Lebanon’s civil war in the late 1990s. Speaking during a joint press conference with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers, Aoun emphasized Morocco’s commitment to Arab......
California Republican criticizes Democrats for blocking offshore oil project revival
California's top Republican in the State Senate, Brian Jones, has praised the Trump administration for reviving the Santa Ynez Unit oil project off the state's coast. This comes after years of opposition from prominent Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff, following the 2015 shutdown caused by a major pipeline failure. "California......
Nokia to power Medusa submarine cable linking Morocco and Europe
Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient, high-speed data transmission with......
Morocco's trade deficit surges 18.4% to reach $17.81 billion in early 2025
Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative to exports. Import expenditures rose by......
Gunman Shane Tamura's second suicide note uncovered in Las Vegas home
Shane Tamura, the gunman who fatally shot an NYPD officer and three civilians before taking his own life at a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, left a second suicide note addressed to his parents in his Las Vegas home, police revealed Wednesday. The note, recovered from his studio apartment, expressed deep remorse and referenced feelings of disappointment.......
Teen critically injured and two children wounded in Philadelphia rec center shooting
A violent altercation outside a West Philadelphia recreation center on Wednesday afternoon left a teenage boy in critical condition and injured two children and a facility worker. The incident unfolded at the A.W. Christy Recreation Center during the opening day of its pool. Police say the shooting occurred just after 4 p.m., while dozens......