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Spain's Sánchez shares tense handshake with Trump amid Nato tensions

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met US President Donald Trump in Egypt on Monday for their first encounter since Trump threatened to expel Spain from Nato. The brief meeting, held to sign the Gaza peace agreement, included a handshake that drew immediate attention for its characteristic......

Russia admits responsibility for Azerbaijan Airlines crash at end of 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin officially acknowledged on Thursday his country’s responsibility for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane at the end of 2024. Speaking alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Putin confirmed that the aircraft was hit......

Italy and Morocco mark 200 years of diplomacy with renewed focus on stability and growth

Italy’s ambassador to Morocco, Pasquale Salzano, has highlighted the growing ties between Rome and Rabat, positioning Morocco as a key partner in Italy's Mediterranean and Africa strategies. With 2025 marking the bicentennial of diplomatic relations, the partnership is being celebrated as both......

South Korea and US strengthen ties in summit focused on economic and regional cooperation

South Korea’s presidential office has hailed President Lee Jae-myung’s summit with US President Donald Trump as a pivotal step toward reinforcing trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Held at the White House on August 25, the meeting underscored the importance......

Jacob Zuma champions Morocco’s Sahara autonomy during Ghana lecture

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has reignited debate over the Sahara dispute by publicly endorsing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan during a lecture at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana. His remarks sharply criticized the African National Congress (ANC) and Algeria-backed......

France suspends visa exemption deal with Algeria for diplomatic passports

France has formally suspended a bilateral agreement with Algeria that allowed visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The suspension, published in France’s official gazette on August 19, follows Algeria’s earlier decision to halt the accord. The agreement, signed......

Japan reiterates stance against SADR at TICAD-9

During the preparatory senior officials’ meeting for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held on Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan reaffirmed its firm stance on non-recognition of the separatist entity known as the SADR. The head of the Japanese delegation stated at......

Tuvalu considers withdrawing from pacific summit amid China-Taiwan tensions

Tuvalu is considering pulling out of the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Honiara next month after host Solomon Islands announced that no external dialogue partners, including China, the US, and Taiwan, would be allowed to attend. Prime Minister Feletei Teo expressed disappointment......

Macron enforces tougher stance on Algeria amid worsening diplomatic ties

France takes decisive measures to safeguard national interests French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a firm policy shift towards Algeria, citing its lack of cooperation and escalating diplomatic tensions. In an exclusive letter published by Le Figaro, Macron instructed Prime Minister François......