Keywords: International affairs


Morocco’s Security Council bid carries a strong African diplomatic dimension

Morocco’s decision to seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term marks a new stage in the Kingdom’s diplomatic engagement with the UN’s main body responsible for international peace and security. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced......

Azerbaijani appeals court upholds 10-year espionage sentence for French businessman Martin Ryan

An appeals court in Azerbaijan has upheld the 10-year prison sentence imposed on French businessman Martin Ryan after he was convicted of espionage, bringing another chapter to a case that has drawn international attention amid strained relations between France and Azerbaijan. The ruling, confirmed......

Taiwan warns travelers as Morocco visa applications reportedly suspended

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Tokyo has suspended the processing of certain visa applications, while stopping short of clarifying whether the measure specifically targets Taiwanese nationals. The issue was raised during a press briefing on Tuesday,......

Russia announces three days of nuclear exercises involving thousands of troops

Russia announced the start of three days of military exercises focused on nuclear readiness, involving thousands of troops across the country amid rising tensions linked to the conflict in Ukraine. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the exercises are taking place from May 19 to May 21 and......

China pressures EU nations to bar Taiwanese officials

China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and......

Zelenskyy says peace documents with Trump team nearly ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction "practically ready" for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump......

France faces isolation in EU over Ukraine arms loan dispute

European Union member states clash over whether Ukraine can use a proposed 90 billion euro loan to purchase U.S. weapons, with France pushing strict "buy European" rules while Germany and the Netherlands argue Kyiv needs flexibility to acquire vital American systems. The European Commission......

EU offers troops to Greenland amid Trump's annexation threats

The European Union has signaled readiness to extend security assistance to Greenland should Denmark request it, as transatlantic tensions escalate over U.S. President Donald Trump's overt push to acquire the Arctic territory. European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius made this......

NATO chief reveals Russia's staggering monthly losses in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte disclosed on January 13 that Russia suffers devastating military casualties in Ukraine, losing between 20,000 and 25,000 soldiers each month—figures that exclude the wounded. Speaking at the Renew Europe Global Europe forum in Brussels, he drew a stark historical......