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Colombia's outgoing president Gustavo Petro warns of potential civil conflict ahead of power transition

Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro has warned of the risk of civil conflict ahead of this week's presidential transition, alleging that the country's recent election was fraudulent and questioning the legitimacy of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. The remarks have heightened......

U.S. congressional report highlights Ceuta and Melilla issue and calls for diplomatic dialogue

A recent report accompanying a U.S. House of Representatives appropriations bill has renewed attention to the long-standing dispute over the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla. According to the document, the report discusses Morocco’s position regarding the two territories and encourages......

Trump abandons January 6 compensation fund proposal amid Republican pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn a proposal to establish a government-funded compensation program for individuals prosecuted in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, following opposition from members of his own Republican Party. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed......

Uyghur activist denied entry to Morocco ahead of international religious freedom summit

Dolkun Isa, former president of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), was denied entry to Morocco after arriving at Casablanca airport, preventing him from attending an international conference on religious freedom, according to the organization. In a statement released on July 27, the Munich-based advocacy......

U.S. lawmaker seeks answers from FIFA president over ties with Trump administration

The relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump is facing increased political scrutiny in Washington, as questions emerge over the nature of their interactions and possible benefits exchanged between the football governing body and the American administration. According......

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru shifts further toward conservative leadership

Keiko Fujimori has officially taken office as Peru’s president, becoming the country’s first elected female head of state and marking the return of one of the most influential political families in the nation’s modern history. Her inauguration on Tuesday follows a narrow victory in......

Trump calls for end to Senate filibuster to secure Republican future

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Republican senators to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing that ending the procedural rule is essential to preserving the Republican Party's political strength and advancing its legislative agenda. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Republican......

Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......

US lawmakers push for OSCE security meeting to move from Serbia to South Carolina

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is seeking to relocate a major European security meeting from Serbia to South Carolina, highlighting divisions within Washington over relations with the Balkan country and the future location of a key international forum. Republican Representative Joe Wilson is expected......