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Malian army claims 80 al-Qaeda militants killed in retaliation after coordinated attacks

Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and......

Guatemala reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara

During an official press conference in Rabat, Guatemala’s Minister of External Relations, Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado, reaffirmed his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The statement followed a meeting with Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser......

Dalai Lama announces successor to be chosen after his death through reincarnation

The Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that his successor will be selected after his death through reincarnation, following Buddhist traditions. The announcement, made in a video message on Wednesday, puts an end to years of speculation about the future of the spiritual role. The selection process......

House Republicans push Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ through despite internal divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant challenges rallying Republican lawmakers to pass President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation,......

The makhzen: decoding Algeria’s fixation on Morocco’s governing model

The makhzen is often misunderstood outside Morocco, particularly by its critics. For Moroccans, it represents more than just a bureaucratic system or a relic of feudalism. It is a historically rooted governance network, centered around the monarchy, that has adapted over time while maintaining continuity......

Iran’s preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns

Recent U.S. intelligence reveals that the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month. This action has heightened worries in Washington that Iran might be preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli missile attacks on targets within Iran. The mine......

Republican divisions challenge Trump’s tax-cut bill return to House

The debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending legislation returned to the U.S. House of Representatives amid internal party disagreements. Republican leaders are pushing to pass the bill before the July 4 holiday despite significant opposition within their ranks. The Senate......

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian implemented a newly passed law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s collaboration with the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This move comes after Iran accused the agency of aligning with Western nations......

Trump’s ceasefire statement sparks hope amid Gaza conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms required to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, raising hopes in the besieged territory where at least 20 people have died in ongoing Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. Trump indicated that a "final"......

Americans alarmed as democracy faces threats amid rising political violence

A growing majority of Americans believe democracy in the United States is at risk, with concerns about deep political divisions and escalating politically motivated violence, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The findings come as the nation grapples with recent high-profile attacks and aggressive......

Zohran Mamdani denounces Trump’s arrest threat, vows to resist ICE raids

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Socialist state assemblymember and newly victorious New York City mayoral candidate, has condemned former President Donald Trump’s public threat to arrest him over his pledge to defy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mamdani called Trump’s remarks......

Turkish authorities arrest four magazine staff over controversial cartoon

Police in Istanbul have detained four employees of LeMan, a satirical magazine, following the publication of a cartoon alleged to depict the Prophet Muhammad. The incident has sparked widespread protests and condemnation from officials, religious groups, and the public. Protests and public outcry The......

Pentagon suspends some arms deliveries to Ukraine over US stockpile concerns

The United States has temporarily paused certain weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concerns over the depletion of its own military reserves, officials revealed on Tuesday. This decision marks a significant shift in priorities under President Donald Trump, at a time when Ukraine is facing intensifying......