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Hezbollah vows defiance amid Israeli disarmament demands

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or disarm despite mounting pressure from Israel and international demands. Speaking to a crowd of thousands during the Shia Muslim Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold,......

Eastern Europe's youth confront populism: the battle for Europe’s future

Poland, Romania, and Hungary are at the heart of a growing political divide in Europe, where populist movements challenge liberal values, EU integration, and social progress. Recent elections and youth perspectives reveal a region grappling with its identity and future in the face of rising nationalism. Romania:......

Israel and Hamas edge closer to Gaza truce amid intense negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to send a delegation to Qatar for truce and hostage-release discussions regarding Gaza, as Hamas declared its readiness to begin negotiations "immediately." However, tensions remain high as disagreements over proposed terms persist. Renewed......

Hamas signals readiness for immediate Gaza ceasefire talks amid escalating violence

Hamas has announced its willingness to engage in immediate ceasefire negotiations with Israel following a new proposal from international mediators. The group stated on Friday that it had completed internal consultations with other Palestinian factions regarding the framework for a potential truce. In......

Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

UK restores diplomatic relations with Syria during Lammy's Damascus visit

The United Kingdom has officially restored diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant shift in its foreign policy towards the war-torn nation. The announcement came on Saturday during British Foreign Minister David Lammy's visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the first high-level engagement......

Hamas signals readiness for immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza toll rises

Hamas announced on Friday its willingness to engage in ceasefire talks “immediately” amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has claimed over 50 lives in a single day, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The conflict, now in its 21st month, has left the region......

Vox proposes mass deportations and citizenship audits in Spain

Far-right Spanish political party Vox has unveiled a controversial proposal to deport all previously undocumented migrants and audit the citizenship status of naturalized foreigners. The policy, part of its updated housing and economic programme, has drawn comparisons to measures enacted under former......

Morocco strengthens consular network with 22 strategic appointments

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates has announced 22 new Consuls General appointments, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s consular network. This move aims to enhance services for Moroccans abroad while reinforcing ties with its......

Rwanda commemorates 31 years of liberation in Morocco

Rwandans in Morocco came together on Friday to mark Kwibuka 31, the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. The ceremony, held at the Rwandan Embassy in Rabat, highlighted the nation’s journey from tragedy to resilience. Remembering the past The event, attended by Rwandans living in Morocco,......

Ecuador opens embassy in Morocco, strengthening bilateral relations

Ecuador marked a historic milestone on Friday by inaugurating its first embassy in Morocco, signaling a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. A pivotal diplomatic shift The embassy opening comes after Ecuador’s decision in October 2024 to sever ties with......

Sheikh Hasina sentenced in absentia for contempt of court amid human rights allegations

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, has received a six-month prison sentence for contempt of court, marking a significant development since her departure from the country last year. The International Crimes Tribunal issued the ruling after Hasina was......

Spain's opposition eyes PM Sánchez’s downfall amid corruption scandal

Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) convenes this weekend in Madrid, seeking to capitalize on mounting pressure against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his embattled Socialist party, which faces a deepening corruption scandal and calls for early elections. Corruption scandal rocks......