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Dozens of artists boycott Barcelona’s Sónar festival over ties to Israeli occupation

Artists withdraw in protest of KKR investments Dozens of performers have withdrawn from the 2025 edition of Sónar, Barcelona’s renowned electronic music festival, citing ties between its parent company and real estate projects in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. More than 70 artists—including......

Spain cancels €285 million missile deal with Israeli arms subsidiary

Spain halts Israeli-linked missile project over policy shift Spain has cancelled a €285 million contract for anti-tank missile systems that were to be manufactured in Madrid by Pap Tecnos, a local subsidiary of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The move forms part of a broader shift......

France and the UK consider formal recognition of Palestinian state at upcoming UN summit

The United States has reportedly issued private warnings to the United Kingdom and France, urging them not to move forward with unilaterally recognizing the Palestinian state at an upcoming UN summit, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye. The conference, which will be co-hosted by France......

UK shifts stance on Sahara: A potential recognition of Moroccan sovereignty

With the evolving landscape of international diplomacy, the United Kingdom appears poised to reconsider its long-standing position regarding Sahara. Recent statements from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy indicate a review of the country’s approach to the contentious issue, a move that could align......

European Union reaffirms stance against SADR recognition

The European Union has firmly reiterated its position on the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with the bloc’s spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizing that “neither the EU nor any of its Member States recognize SADR.” This statement marks......

Esports and the quest for Olympic recognition

Professional competitive gaming embodies several characteristics traditionally associated with Olympic disciplines. Elite esports practitioners engage in systematic training regimens of remarkable intensity, often exceeding ten hours daily—a commitment comparable to that of conventional Olympic......

France summons Algeria’s charge d’affaires amid rising diplomatic tensions

In a significant escalation of diplomatic hostilities, France has summoned Algeria’s charge d’affaires in Paris to express its strong disapproval of Algeria’s recent decision to expel French officials. The announcement came from Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who characterized Algeria’s......

UK Supreme Court to decide on legal definition of a woman

The UK is anticipating a significant ruling from its Supreme Court that could affect the rights of transgender individuals to access gender-specific services. The Court will decide whether the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 includes transgender women with gender recognition certificates......

UN urged to revoke Polisario's recognition as Sahrawi representative

In a bold policy analysis, American Enterprise Institute scholar Michael Rubin has called on the United Nations to discontinue its recognition of the Polisario Front as the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people. Describing the group as a “vestige of the Cold War,” Rubin's remarks......