Policy
News and political analyses from various countries around the world.
5 days ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal
Gaza After the Ceasefire: Ongoing Famine and Closed Crossings
Despite the ceasefire, aid faces difficulties in reaching northern Gaza, and the UN warns of famine and an imminent humanitarian disaster if the crossings are not opened.
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about 1 month ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal
New Recognition of the State of Palestine .. Belgium Joins Britain, Canada, and Australia
Belgium announces today its recognition of the State of Palestine, in a historic step following Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, amidst mixed reactions and ongoing Israeli escalation in Gaza.
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about 4 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf
Yemen: Iranian Ship Loaded with a Missile and Drone Equipment Seized Near Bab al-Mandab
The joint security campaign in Lahij Governorate, southern Yemen, announced the seizure of an Iranian ship that was attempting to infiltrate through the territorial waters towards areas under the control of the Houthis, carrying advanced military equipment, including an anti-tank missile of the "Kornet" type, and precision spare parts for drones, in addition to Iranian-made medicines and foodstuffs.
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about 4 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf
United Nations: 12 staff members leave Sana'a after being held, while the Houthis retain 53 others
The United Nations announced on Wednesday that 12 of its staff members were able to leave the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, on a humanitarian flight, after being held inside one of its compounds for more than a week, while 53 other staff members remain in detention by the Houthi group.
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about 4 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf
Washington confirms carrying out a strike against a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific
An American official told Reuters that the U.S. military carried out an airstrike targeting a boat suspected of transporting narcotics in the Pacific, as part of an escalating campaign against cross-border drug trafficking networks.
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about 5 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf
Netanyahu Implicitly Rejects Turkish Involvement in Gaza and Vance Confirms Difficulty of the Upcoming Phase
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at his rejection of any Turkish role in the Gaza Strip as part of the American plan to monitor the ceasefire with Hamas, indicating that he holds "decisive opinions" on this proposal without explicitly disclosing them.
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about 5 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf
Israeli Representative Attacks International Court of Justice Decision and Describes UNRWA as "Supporting Terrorism"
In a strong response, Israel's representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, described the decision issued by the International Court of Justice regarding UNRWA as "shameful," considering that holding Israel responsible for its lack of cooperation with United Nations institutions is ignoring what he called "the transformation of those institutions into platforms supporting terrorism."
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about 5 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf
NATO Secretary General Supports Trump's Call to Stop Fighting in Ukraine at Current Front Lines
The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, announced his support for U.S. President Donald Trump's call to stop fighting in Ukraine at the current front lines, considering that this step could form a realistic basis for the start of serious peace negotiations.
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about 5 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf
Norwegian Foreign Minister: The International Court of Justice's decision regarding UNRWA must be referred to the General Assembly and bind everyone
Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, said on Wednesday that the recent decision of the International Court of Justice regarding the neutrality of UNRWA and its role in the Palestinian territories is an important step that came after a Norwegian initiative, expressing his satisfaction with the clarity of the decision and its content.
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about 5 hours ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf
Tense Flight Over the Baltic: Foreign Fighters Approach Russian Strategic Bombers
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that fighters from foreign countries notably approached Russian strategic bombers while they were conducting a flight over international waters in the Baltic Sea.
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about 5 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf
International Court of Justice: No Evidence of UNRWA Bias… and Israel is Obligated to Facilitate Relief and Meet the Needs of Palestinians
The International Court of Justice issued a series of decisive rulings regarding the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories and the role of UNRWA, confirming that there is no evidence of the agency violating the principle of neutrality or practicing discrimination in the distribution of aid.
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about 7 hours ago⭐
World News
Lubna Nissani
The European Union plans new sanctions against Russia that include four Chinese institutions
The member states have agreed on the final text of the package, but it has not yet been adopted due to reservations from Slovakia regarding some provisions not directly related to the sanctions.
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about 8 hours ago⭐
World News
Lubna Nissani
Hemeti pledges to 'liberate' Sudanese from the Brotherhood and calls for an international investigation into violations
The commander of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti), pledged to work on 'liberating the Sudanese people from the Brotherhood organization', holding the organization responsible for the continuation of the war that has plagued the country since April 2023.
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about 12 hours ago
World News
Nagham Bilal
Putin and Trump: The Budapest Summit Between Postponement and Ongoing Preparations
Despite Trump's announcement to postpone the summit with Putin, Moscow confirms that preparations for the meeting in Budapest are still ongoing... Will the summit take place, or will tensions bury it before it begins?
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about 13 hours ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal
Brazil: 17-Year Prison Sentence for Bolsonaro Aides in Coup Attempt
The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced seven of Bolsonaro's aides to prison for their involvement in a coup attempt, while the former president awaits his final ruling after being convicted of conspiracy to remain in power.
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about 15 hours ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal
Zelensky Signs Arms Agreement with Sweden .. and Russia Raises New Peace Conditions
Zelensky heads to Sweden to sign a defense agreement that strengthens support for Kyiv, amidst diplomatic movements and Russian messages bringing peace conditions back to the forefront.
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about 15 hours ago
World News
Nagham Bilal
Peru declares a state of emergency in the capital due to rising violence and organized crime
The President of Peru announces a state of emergency in Lima and Callao to confront rising crime, pledging to restore security and end chaos in the country.
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1 day ago
World News
Diana Barkat
Vance: Implementation of the ceasefire plan in Gaza is "better than expected" and we emphasize the need to disarm Hamas
In a press conference held during his visit to Israel, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed optimism about the implementation of the ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip, considering that its execution is "going better than expected".
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1 day ago
World News
Diana Barkat
A Historic Event in Tokyo.. Sanae Takaichi Becomes the First Woman to Serve as Prime Minister of Japan
Sanae Takaichi carved her path into history today, Tuesday, after winning the House of Representatives vote to become the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Japan, a move that was clearly welcomed by local financial markets.
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1 day ago
Politics
Mahmoud Khalaf
Washington accuses Iranian-backed militias of threatening the lives of Americans and Iraqis and looting the country's resources
The U.S. State Department accused Iranian-backed armed militias in Iraq of posing a direct threat to the lives of Americans and Iraqis, endangering economic and security interests, according to official statements attributed to U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio.
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