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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......

Iran warns Israel of advanced missile retaliation amid renewed tensions

Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel, signaling its readiness to deploy a new generation of advanced missiles if hostilities resume. The announcement follows the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day conflict in June, which left both sides claiming victory and the international community on edge. Tehran......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain for alleged church arson amid rising tensions

Spanish police have arrested a 21-year-old Moroccan man accused of breaking into the Santiago Apóstol church in El Pozuelo, Granada, and setting it on fire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, caused significant damage to the historic building and has reignited debates around immigration and......

Lebanese MP Rifi warns of street mobilization against Hezbollah

The political landscape in Lebanon is once again heating up as Sunni MP Achraf Rifi from Tripoli issued a sharp warning against Hezbollah. In a televised interview with MTV, Rifi declared that he and his supporters were prepared to take to the streets if the Shiite movement attempted to impose its will......

Turkey arrests opposition officials in Istanbul amid corruption probe

Turkish authorities carried out a series of arrests on Friday targeting the opposition-led Istanbul municipality, including the mayor of the central Beyoglu district and several of his close advisors, according to Turkish media reports. The 40 arrests, officially linked to allegations of corruption,......

Mysterious abduction of Algerian influencer deepens France-Algeria tensions

The abduction of prominent Algerian influencer Amir Boukhors, known online as Amir DZ, continues to strain diplomatic ties between France and Algeria more than a year after the incident. The bizarre case, involving fake police officers, tranquilizers, and murky political motives, has drawn attention......

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......

Spain orders Jumilla to revoke ban on Muslim celebrations

Spain’s central government has instructed the town of Jumilla in Murcia to annul a controversial motion that prohibits religious festivities in municipal sports facilities. Critics argue the decision targeted the town's Muslim community, which has long hosted events like Eid al-Fitr in such......

Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plan: A call for strong disapproval

On August 8, 2025, Belgium summoned the Israeli Ambassador to express strong disapproval following the announcement of a new Israeli plan for Gaza. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the region and international concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Belgium's Minister of Foreign......