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France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism accusations amid Palestine tensions

France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which accused France of failing to curb anti-Semitic violence and criticized its gestures toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. Diplomatic fallout over Kushner’s......

Taliban mark fourth anniversary of return to power amid mixed international stance

On Friday, August 15, the Taliban marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan, buoyed by recent diplomatic recognition from Russia and hopeful that other nations might follow. Commemorations took place across several cities, including Kabul, where helicopters were scheduled......

Morocco honored as guest of the 2025 Panama International Book Fair

Morocco is participating as the guest of honor at the 21st Panama International Book Fair, taking place from August 11 to 17 at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City. This marks the first time Morocco has been featured as a guest of honor at a book fair in Latin America, reflecting the deepening......

Macron urges UN-led mission and permanent ceasefire to end Gaza conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's proposed expansion into Gaza as a "grave and unprecedented disaster" and called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. Speaking to BFMTV on Monday, August 11, Macron criticized the Israeli cabinet’s recent announcement of a military......

Belgium summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza plan: A call for strong disapproval

On August 8, 2025, Belgium summoned the Israeli Ambassador to express strong disapproval following the announcement of a new Israeli plan for Gaza. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the region and international concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Belgium's Minister of Foreign......

Lukashenko's backchannel diplomacy: The Belarusian leader's role in U.S.-Russia talks

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emerged as a controversial intermediary in backchannel negotiations between Russia and the United States, offering to facilitate peace talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While positioning himself as a "Putin whisperer," Lukashenko has sought......

Trump intensifies pressure on Russia over Ukraine as frustrations mount

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticizing Moscow’s continued aggression in Ukraine. Despite campaign promises to swiftly end the conflict and surpass his predecessor Joe Biden’s efforts, Trump has struggled......

Greece’s militarization of Aegean islands tests Türkiye’s patience

Greece’s ambitious “Agenda 2030” plan to establish self-sufficient military units on its Aegean islands has sparked a sharp response from Türkiye, which views the move as a violation of international law and a direct threat to regional stability. Some of these islands lie just......

Macron’s recognition of Palestine divides political spectrum in France

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, sparking sharp divisions among France’s political leaders. While the left hailed it as a necessary and overdue step, the right and far-right......