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South Africa’s last stand: ANC intensifies support for Polisario as Morocco gains ground

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives......

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences over Alaska summit on Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, warning of "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,......

Moroccan visa lottery winners face delays as US interviews stall

Moroccan winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery are facing prolonged delays in securing interview appointments at the US Consulate in Casablanca, with the program’s strict September 30 deadline fast approaching. These delays have left hundreds of applicants in bureaucratic limbo, raising......

Morocco commemorates the 46th anniversary of Oued Eddahab’s reintegration

This Thursday, Morocco marks the 46th anniversary of the recovery of Oued Eddahab, a milestone in the country’s continued efforts to complete its territorial integrity. The occasion is celebrated in a spirit of national unity and patriotic commitment, reaffirming the population’s steadfast......

Iran’s president rejects Netanyahu’s call for uprising

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for Iranians to protest against their government over ongoing power and water shortages. Netanyahu’s appeal to Iranians In a video message on Tuesday, Netanyahu urged Iranians to......

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......