Keywords: INTERNATIONAL


China’s President receives Pakistan’s prime minister in Beijing for high-level talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Monday in Beijing with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to China’s official news agency Xinhua. The meeting comes as both countries continue to strengthen their strategic partnership and coordinate on regional and global diplomatic issues.......

FIFA allows Iran to establish World Cup base camp in Mexico

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has approved Iran’s request to relocate its official base camp for the upcoming 2026 World Cup to Mexico, amid changing geopolitical and logistical circumstances. Iran had initially planned to base its team in Tucson, in the United States,......

Lukashenko and Macron hold rare phone conversation amid regional tensions

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a rare telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to an announcement from the Belarusian presidency. The call marks the first publicly reported direct contact between the two leaders since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine......

Eighteen countries condemn Somaliland’s plan to open representation in Jerusalem

A group of eighteen countries has strongly condemned Somaliland’s reported decision to open a diplomatic representation in Jerusalem, describing the move as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from countries including Türkiye,......

Macron condemns Russia’s “escalation” after Orechnik missile strike

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned Russia’s use of the Orechnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, describing it as a sign of “escalation” and strategic deadlock in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Russian authorities, the missile was used during a series......

France bans entry to Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over controversial detention video

France has announced a ban on entry to its territory for Itamar Ben Gvir following international controversy sparked by a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the decision takes immediate effect, condemning what he described......

Taiwan novel wins International Booker Prize in breakthrough

A novel from Taiwan has won the International Booker Prize 2026, marking a historic first for Mandarin-language translated fiction. The award went to author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King for Taiwan Travelogue, recognized as a milestone in contemporary world literature and in the global visibility......

Moroccan airports surpass 12 million passengers by the end of April 2026

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a major regional travel hub after the country’s airports recorded more than 12 million passengers during the first four months of 2026. According to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled approximately......

Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant introduces Morocco’s first Franco-Canadian diploma program

Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant has announced the launch of Morocco’s first Franco-Canadian dual diploma program, offering students a new pathway toward international higher education opportunities. Starting in September 2026, students at the institution will be able to combine......