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Arab Parliament praises HM King Mohammed VI's leadership in supporting Jerusalem and the Palestinian cause

The Arab Parliament has praised HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco for his leadership as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, recognizing his continued efforts to support Jerusalem and strengthen the resilience of the Palestinian people. The recognition came in a resolution adopted during the Eighth Conference......

Finland lifts nuclear weapons ban as new defence law comes into force

Finland has officially removed its long-standing prohibition on the import, production, storage, and use of nuclear weapons, following the entry into force of amendments to its nuclear energy legislation and criminal code. The move marks a significant shift in the country’s defence and security......

Hungary approves constitutional reform limiting prime ministerial terms

Hungary has adopted a constitutional amendment introducing a limit on the length of time a person can serve as prime minister, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape. The reform, recently approved by Parliament and signed into law by the president, restricts the......

Canadian parliamentary committee recommends against expanding assisted dying to mental illness cases

A Canadian parliamentary committee has recommended that the country should not extend medical assistance in dying to individuals whose only underlying condition is a mental illness, in a highly debated policy decision that could influence future legislation. The recommendation was issued by a cross-party......

European Parliament Set to Approve EU-US Trade Deal Despite Ongoing Trump-Era Tensions

The European Parliament is set to vote this Tuesday on the trade agreement reached in 2025 between the European Union and the United States, a crucial step for the future of transatlantic economic relations. Negotiated amid significant trade tensions, the agreement provides for the elimination of most......

Taiwan president vows to push for higher defence spending despite parliamentary cuts

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the island’s defence capabilities, pledging to continue efforts to increase military spending despite recent budget cuts approved by parliament. Speaking during a visit to a military facility in New Taipei City, Lai stated......

Erdogan warns Israel actions threaten Turkey after regional escalation

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across......

Morocco approves overhaul of direct social aid system

Morocco’s Chamber of Councillors approved a bill on Tuesday in Rabat that revises the country’s direct social assistance program, marking a new stage in the development of one of the kingdom’s largest social protection initiatives. The legislation, known as Bill No. 41.26, passed with......

Morocco parliament approves reform of urban subdivision law

The lower house of parliament approved a new legal reform updating the framework governing land subdivision, housing groups, and land parceling rules. The vote passed on Monday by a majority of 120 votes in favor, 50 abstentions, and no votes against, signaling broad institutional backing despite political......