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Mexican Senate erupts into chaos amid debate on U.S. intervention against drug cartels

A heated debate in Mexico’s Senate over calls for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels spiraled into a physical altercation on Wednesday, showcasing the escalating tensions between rival political factions. The confrontation occurred during a session of the Permanent Commission in Mexico......

Tebboune dismisses Algerian prime minister amid political uncertainty

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has dismissed Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, marking an abrupt leadership change that has fueled speculation about the country’s political stability. The announcement, made on August 28, came shortly after Tebboune’s unexplained 20-day absence from......

Morocco champions maritime diplomacy with Spain, eyes African integration

Morocco is steadfast in its commitment to resolving maritime border issues with Spain through dialogue and adherence to international law, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized during a seminar on maritime space delimitation in Rabat. This approach reflects Morocco's broader maritime doctrine,......

Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune dismisses prime minister Nadir Larbaoui

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Thursday the dismissal of Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui, who had been in office since November 2023. The decision was made official through a presidential decree, though no explanation was provided regarding the reasons behind his removal. The interim......

Spain prepares for a pivotal political season with key legislation on healthcare, housing, and labor

Spanish politics resumes after the summer break with a packed legislative agenda, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government prepares to tackle critical issues ranging from healthcare reforms to labor policies. Congress is set to process 33 draft laws in September, marking a critical month......

Madrid unprepared for Morocco’s pressure on Ceuta and Melilla

A new military report has reignited the debate in Spain over the future of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. The study, authored by Spanish army commander Emilio José Arias Otero for the Center for National Defense Studies (Ceseden), warns that Morocco is stepping up pressure on......

University of Brussels debates controversial naming of graduating class after Rima Hassan

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the naming of its graduating law class in honor of Rima Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament whose political stance has sparked intense controversy. The debate centers on whether this......

Governor Gavin Newsom reflects on leadership in a divided America

After enduring a challenging recall campaign, California Governor Gavin Newsom has undergone a profound evolution in his leadership perspective. Initially adhering to the belief that politics was fundamentally local, Newsom now acknowledges the pervasive influence of national polarization on governance.......

Polisario militants exposed: Hezbollah-trained fighters implicated in Syrian war crimes

Revelations about the role of Polisario fighters in Syria’s civil war have brought new evidence of their involvement in atrocities, linking the separatist group to Iran-backed militias and raising alarms about their destabilizing presence in North Africa and beyond. A recent investigation by Dutch......

Australia expels Iranian diplomats over alleged role in anti-Semitic attacks

Australia has taken a historic diplomatic step by expelling Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Adeghi and three other diplomats, accusing Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil. The move, announced on Tuesday, marks the most significant action Australia has taken against Iran since World......

Texas congressional candidate sparks outrage after Quran-burning video

Valentina Gomez, a Republican congressional candidate from Texas, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) in which she burned a copy of the Quran, Islam’s holy book. The video was captioned, “I will end Islam in Texas so help me God,” and......

Morocco aids Niger in eliminating Boko Haram leader ‘Bakura’ in joint operation

Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......

Benny Gantz offers Netanyahu unity deal to secure Gaza hostages

Former Israeli defense minister and political rival Benny Gantz has proposed a unity government to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aiming to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Speaking during a televised press conference on Saturday, Gantz urged fellow opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Avigdor......