India and Malaysia on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and expanding cooperation across a wide range of strategic sectors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during an official visit to the country. The meeting, held in Putrajaya, underscored the growing......
Recurrent flooding across northern Morocco has moved beyond the realm of exceptional weather events and now reflects a deeper structural crisis in public policy. Weeks of heavy and persistent rainfall have once again affected several cities, revealing long-standing weaknesses in urban planning, land management, water governance and territorial......
The Washington Post announced the immediate departure of its chief executive and publisher following a sweeping round of job cuts that has shaken one of the most iconic newspapers in American journalism. The decision comes amid deep financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape. The restructuring plan, unveiled earlier in the......
Syrian authorities have arrested a member of the internal security services suspected of killing civilians in the southern province of Suweida, a region predominantly inhabited by the Druze minority. The incident highlights the persistent instability affecting parts of the country despite recent security deployments. According to local security......
Iran has reiterated that it will not give up its uranium enrichment activities, even if confronted with a military conflict. The statement comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington over the future of Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a forum in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that......
North Korea has announced that it will convene the ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in late February, marking the first such meeting since 2021. The major political event is expected to take place in Pyongyang, according to state media, though authorities have not disclosed an exact date. Preparations for the congress were......
Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap general election to renew the 465-seat House of Representatives, the powerful lower chamber of parliament. The vote represents a crucial political test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is seeking a fresh mandate to continue leading the country. Polling stations opened early in the......
An explosion at a biotechnology factory in northern China has left eight people dead, according to an updated toll released by state media. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a production site operated by Jiapeng Biotech Company, located in Shanxi province. Local authorities confirmed that emergency services were immediately deployed......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly highlighted his close relationship with the new president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, following a meeting held at his residence in Florida. The encounter underlined Washington’s renewed interest in strengthening ties with conservative governments in Central America. Asfura, a former construction......
Mohamed Chaouki has officially been appointed as the new president of Morocco’s National Rally of Independents (RNI), marking a major leadership transition within one of the country’s most influential political parties. His nomination was confirmed during the party’s extraordinary national congress held on February 7 in the......
Italy has formally ruled out joining U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Peace Council,” citing constitutional barriers that prevent the country from participating in an organization led by a single leader. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed the decision, emphasizing that while Italy remains committed......
North Korea continues to impose severe penalties on citizens caught watching South Korean television series or films, according to recent testimonies collected by Amnesty International. The report highlights the extent of cultural repression in the country and the risks faced by those who access foreign media. Based on interviews conducted......
Maritime connections between southern Spain and northern Morocco were suspended on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Strait of Gibraltar, disrupting both passenger and freight traffic. Port authorities in Algeciras announced the cancellation of all scheduled sailings for the day, following the temporary closure of the......
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