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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......

Nauru's golden passport program struggles to attract buyers

For $105,000, individuals can secure citizenship in Nauru, a small island nation in Micronesia, Oceania. This "golden passport" initiative, launched on August 7, aims to trade citizenship for investments to combat climate change. However, the program has seen limited interest, with only six......

Why Spain’s self-employed face lower pensions than employees

The challenges of being self-employed in Spain extend far beyond managing day-to-day business operations. For autónomos, retirement pensions represent another significant hurdle, as they receive markedly less than their salaried counterparts, despite contributing a similar percentage of their......

Italian ministers face allegations over release of Libyan official wanted by ICC

Judges in Italy have requested parliamentary approval to investigate two government ministers over their involvement in the release of Osama Almasri Najim, a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges including murder, rape, and torture. Najim, the head of Libya’s......

Mali announces release of kidnapped Moroccan truck drivers

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......

Moroccan household debt declines slightly in 2024, government workers remain most indebted

Moroccan households saw a modest reduction in their debt burden in 2024, with the average debt-to-income ratio falling to 34%, down from 35% in 2023. The findings come from the 2024 annual financial stability report, jointly published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Insurance and Social Welfare Control......

Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......

Europe criticizes Spain for lack of progress in anti-corruption efforts

The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), part of the Council of Europe, has criticized the Spanish government for its "lack of progress" in combating corruption. In a report approved during its June plenary session and revealed on Friday, the 46-member organization expressed disappointment......

Russia invites Syria’s new president to Russia-Arab summit as ties evolve

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Moscow on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a representative of Syria's new government since the ousting of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Strengthening ties with Syria’s......