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Why Vladimir Putin won’t be arrested during the Alaska summit

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......

White House reviews Smithsonian exhibitions to align with Trump’s vision of American exceptionalism

The Trump Administration has announced a sweeping review of exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove what the White House describes as divisive or partisan narratives. This effort forms......

Europeans urge Trump to defend Ukraine ahead of meeting with Putin

European leaders are making a concerted effort to influence U.S. President Donald Trump in the days leading up to his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Fearing an outcome unfavorable to Ukraine, European heads of state aim to ensure Trump advocates......

UN report exposes systematic torture in Myanmar under military rule

The United Nations Independent Mechanism for Myanmar (IMM) has released a damning report detailing systematic torture and serious human rights violations carried out by the military government since its coup in 2021. The 16-page report reveals harrowing accounts of abuse in detention facilities, implicating......

EU, UK, and Japan demand action to prevent famine in Gaza

The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan have issued a joint call for immediate action to address an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, warning of a famine that has reached alarming proportions. In a statement signed by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign......

Saudi crown prince highlights Palestinian statehood at cabinet meeting in Neom

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Saudi cabinet session in Neom on Tuesday, providing updates on regional and international matters, including Palestinian statehood and global diplomatic developments. Focus on Palestine and international support During the meeting, the crown prince briefed......

Democrats denounce Trump’s push to federalize law enforcement across cities

President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize local law enforcement in Washington, D.C., and deploy the National Guard has sparked fierce backlash from Democratic leaders, who see the move as a “hostile takeover” and a politically motivated overreach. Trump announced the measure during......

Jordan reshuffles government with nine new ministers to address key challenges

A royal decree in Jordan has introduced significant changes to the government led by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, appointing nine new ministers with strong technical and professional backgrounds. This move, announced on Wednesday, marks a strategic effort to enhance the country’s governance and......

Israel’s hardliners demand submission, not partnership, in Morocco relations

A diplomatic storm has erupted following a smear campaign targeting Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef El Amrani, and his wife, Asma Lamrabet. The attack, spearheaded by pro-Israel hardliners, highlights the relentless demands for political servitude under the guise of “friendship.” Morocco’s......

Far-right ban on Muslim prayers in Spanish town sparks Islamophobia debate

In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......

India’s INS Tamal strengthens naval ties with Morocco during Casablanca visit

India’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a three-day port visit to Casablanca from August 6-9, marking a significant step in the deepening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco. This visit is the third by an Indian naval vessel to Morocco in the past two years, underscoring......

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September

Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, marking a significant diplomatic shift for a nation traditionally aligned with Israel. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision on Monday, calling a two-state solution “humanity’s......

Norway scrutinizes $2 trillion fund's Israeli investments over Gaza airstrikes

Norway’s government has directed its sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world valued at $2 trillion, to reevaluate its holdings in Israeli companies accused of complicity in human rights violations during the ongoing Gaza conflict. This move comes after reports linked some investments to......