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U.S. sanctions Cuban president on anniversary of 2021 protests

On Friday, the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, marking the fourth anniversary of the unprecedented anti-government protests that erupted across the island in July 2021. The move is part of a broader escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against......

US Congress unveils bill to classify Polisario as a terrorist group

The US Congress has officially published the text of a bipartisan bill introduced in June by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. The proposed legislation builds a case for designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its links to Hezbollah and Iran, as well as its destabilizing......

Amina Bouayach emphasizes the need for bold action in transitional justice

Amina Bouayach, the President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council and the Chair of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, recently addressed a regional human rights conference in Beirut, focusing on the significance of transitional justice. Highlighting Morocco's......

State Department begins major staff cuts amid reorganization effort

The U.S. State Department has initiated the termination of over 1,300 employees as part of a sweeping restructuring plan aimed at streamlining the agency. According to an internal memo obtained by CNN, the layoffs include 1,107 civil service employees and 246 foreign service officers. Employees began......

Stephen Miller’s rise: How Trump’s closest aide reshaped U.S. immigration policy

U.S. Marines patrolling Los Angeles streets. Immigration officers sweeping courthouses and restaurants. A ban on travelers from nearly 20 nations. These stark realities reflect the vision of Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff and architect behind Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. Miller’s......

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order, triggering nationwide legal battle

A federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling, issued Thursday by Judge Joseph Laplante, halts the policy nationwide, citing the “irreparable harm” it would......

Netanyahu seeks swift resolution in hostage negotiations with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism on Thursday about finalizing a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas within the coming days. The announcement comes amidst ongoing ceasefire talks aimed at de-escalating tensions following a protracted and devastating......

Morocco and France strengthen parliamentary ties ahead of inter-parliamentary forum

The Moroccan and French parliaments have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation as part of preparations for the upcoming Franco-Moroccan Inter-Parliamentary Forum. This initiative aims to deepen collaboration on political, diplomatic, and parliamentary levels, building on a long......

Morocco and EU to strengthen ties with October parliamentary meeting in Rabat

The Morocco-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee is set to convene its next meeting in Rabat at the end of October, following an agreement between Lahcen Haddad, representing Morocco’s parliament, and Ruggero Razza, representing the European Parliament. The announcement was made during a video conference......

EU Parliament confirms Algeria’s inclusion on high-risk terrorism financing list

The European Parliament has officially validated Algeria’s addition to the European Union’s list of high-risk countries for terrorism financing and money laundering. This decision reflects growing international concerns over Algeria’s financial practices and its alleged support for......

Israel vows to strike Iran again if threatened, defense minister warns

Israel has issued a stark warning to Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirming the country’s readiness to launch military action if threatened by Tehran. Speaking at an air force graduation ceremony, Katz stressed that Israel’s reach extends deep into Iran’s territory. “Israel’s......

Macron and Starmer to sign historic nuclear deterrence pact

France and the United Kingdom have announced plans to coordinate their nuclear deterrence strategies, pledging to protect Europe from any “extreme threat.” This historic agreement marks a major evolution in their defense doctrine amidst growing security concerns in Europe. A united nuclear......

EU unveils stockpiling plan to prepare for crises and conflict

The European Union has introduced its first comprehensive stockpiling strategy to ensure the availability of essential goods such as food, water, fuel, and medicines during emergencies. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance readiness in light of escalating security......