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US Senate confirms Duke Buchan III as new American ambassador to Morocco

The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday.......

Russia enters “Phase 0” of NATO conflict preparation, analysts warn

Russia has entered what analysts describe as “Phase 0” of preparations for a potential future conflict with NATO, intensifying hybrid attacks that include drone incursions, sabotage, and electronic warfare across Europe, according to a new assessment by the Institute for the Study of War......

Morocco’s growing power at the heart of Europe’s migration strategy

Once considered a mere transit hub for African migrants heading to Europe, Morocco has emerged as a central player in the European Union’s external migration policy, blending diplomacy, security, and influence across the Mediterranean. Morocco as Europe’s border enforcer Morocco’s......

Hamas outlines ceasefire terms as new talks resume in Egypt

As indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed in Egypt, the Palestinian movement presented its core demands for a lasting ceasefire, seeking to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The negotiations, mediated by Egypt and the United States, follow a renewed American proposal, supported by......

Khaled El-Enany nominated as UNESCO’s next director-general

In a landmark decision on Monday, UNESCO’s Executive Board selected former Egyptian minister Khaled El-Enany as the organization’s next Director-General, winning 55 votes against 2 for his competitor, Édouard Firmin Matoko of the Republic of Congo, with the United States abstaining. El-Enany’s......

Ukraine strikes Russian explosives plant in record drone offensive

Ukrainian forces launched one of the most extensive drone offensives of the war on October 6, 2025, targeting key Russian military infrastructure in what Moscow described as a massive assault involving 251 drones across 14 regions. The coordinated operation struck the Sverdlov explosives plant in Russia’s......

EU defense chief warns of Russian talks on possible NATO attacks

The European Commissioner for Defense, Andrius Kubilius, revealed on October 5 that German intelligence possesses evidence indicating that the Kremlin is actively discussing potential military strikes against NATO. He cautioned that such warnings must be treated with the utmost seriousness as Europe......

Motion of censure emerges as key solution to Morocco’s government crisis

Political parties in Morocco have a constitutional pathway to address the nationwide protests and restore public confidence: a motion of censure to withdraw confidence from the current government. With public outrage intensifying, particularly among Generation Z demonstrators, the demand for Prime Minister......

UN report highlights Algeria’s reluctance on Sahara without taking decisive action

Algeria continues to sidestep the UN-led political process on Sahara, yet the United Nations has not implemented strong measures to compel the country to engage constructively. The latest report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscores Algeria’s ongoing reluctance while urging all parties......

Van fire sparks explosions near Matignon in central Paris, swiftly contained

Several loud explosions erupted on Tuesday morning on Rue de Varenne, just steps from the Hôtel de Matignon in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Authorities reported that a van caught fire shortly after 9:30 a.m., prompting emergency services to quickly secure the area and establish a safety perimeter......

UN chief warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Tindouf as malnutrition and disease surge

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, where malnutrition and disease rates among Sahrawi refugees have reached critical levels. According to a recent UN report, Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) among......

UN and Morocco mark five years of regional counter-terrorism partnership

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has commended its enduring collaboration with Morocco in advancing regional security and counter-terrorism training across Africa, marking the fifth anniversary of its Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa, headquartered in......

Sebastien Lecornu resigns amid France’s deepening political deadlock

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has stepped down only a month after taking office, citing a paralyzing political deadlock that he says has made governance impossible. His resignation, announced on Monday, underscores France’s deepening political instability following a year marked by recurring......