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Large Pro-Gaza demonstrations take place across Australia

Thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate in support of Gaza, amid ongoing tensions following the Israeli military operations in response to the Hamas offensive of October 7, 2023. According to the Palestine Action Group, more than 40 rallies were held nationwide,......

Public prosecutor publishes guide on alternative sentences for Judges

The Moroccan Public Prosecutor’s Office has released a reference guide for judges to accompany the implementation of the new law on alternative sentences, which came into effect on August 22, 2025. This technical and educational document aims to ensure coherent application of measures that promote......

Canadian prime minister visits Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to take part in Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations, reaffirming Ottawa’s support as the war with Russia continues with no clear resolution in sight. “On this Ukrainian Independence Day, and at this crucial moment in......

Nigerian air force claims killing over 35 jihadists near Cameroon border

The Nigerian Air Force announced on Saturday that it had killed more than 35 jihadist fighters in air raids targeting Islamist militants gathered near the Nigeria-Cameroon border. According to a military statement, the operation was based on “multiple intelligence reports from several sources.”......

Turkish first lady urges melania Trump to support children in Gaza

The First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdogan, has called on her U.S. counterpart Melania Trump to address a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on behalf of the children of Gaza. Erdogan urged her to show the same compassion she recently expressed for Ukrainian children affected by the war. The......

Submarine fiber optic cable to connect Canary Islands and Morocco

The Spanish telecommunications company Islalink has announced the launch of a major project to lay a new generation submarine fiber optic cable linking southern Morocco with the Canary Islands. With an investment of nearly €49 million, part of which is financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB),......

France to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN in September

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. He stressed the “urgency of making this solution a reality” to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. “Faithful......

Delay in selection of deputies in Kurdish and Druze regions

The process of selecting deputies for Syria’s planned transitional parliament, scheduled for September, will be delayed in provinces with majority Druze and Kurdish populations, an electoral commission official announced on Saturday. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December after nearly......

Iran says it killed six members of group linked to Israel

Iranian authorities announced on Saturday that security forces killed six alleged members of a “terrorist” group said to be connected to Israel during an operation in the country’s southeast. According to the state news agency IRNA, the clashes occurred in the Sistan-Baluchestan province,......

Australia cuts red tape to boost home building amid housing crisis

The Albanese government has announced a series of reforms aimed at cutting red tape and fast-tracking approvals for new homes, seeking to tackle Australia’s ongoing housing crisis. The measures include pausing further residential changes to the National Construction Code, establishing a “strike......

Texas approves new electoral map pushed by Trump, California plans countermeasure

The Texas legislature has officially approved a new electoral map that could grant Republicans up to five additional seats in the U.S. Congress during the 2026 midterm elections. The decision, strongly encouraged by former president Donald Trump, aims to secure a fragile Republican majority in Washington. The......

Berlin renames controversial street after African philosopher

After decades of debate, Berlin has officially renamed its central “Mohrenstrasse” (“Street of the Moors”) to honor Anton Wilhelm Amo, an 18th-century African philosopher and jurist who became a prominent academic in Germany. On August 23, workers installed the new street signs......

A village in Ireland saves its last pub through community effort

In County Limerick, the village of Kilteely has revived a cherished tradition by reopening its last remaining pub, thanks to the determination of local residents. Once home to seven bars, the village saw them disappear one after another, reflecting a national trend that has closed more than 2,100 pubs......