Edward Finkelstein

Morocco is accelerating efforts to modernize its electricity grid as part of a broader strategy to integrate 12.5 GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The Palestinian delegation secured a symbolic but politically charged victory on Monday at the World Health Organization (WHO), gaining the right to fly their flag at the organization’s headquarters and events. 

In a sobering encounter that cut through the haze of idealism and political posturing, former Hamas hostage Agam Berger met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday and delivered a stark message: diplomacy with Hamas is not just futile—it’s reckless.

British exploration company Critical Mineral Resources is expanding its footprint in Morocco by acquiring a majority stake in a new copper and silver project. 

In a recent interview, Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Michael Leiter, floated a surprising scenario: that Syria and Lebanon could formalize diplomatic relations with Israel before Saudi Arabia does.

In a landmark policy shift, Saudi Arabia has announced that beginning in 2026, it will license the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in approximately 600 designated locations across the country.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have crossed a critical threshold in their campaign against Hamas: more than 50% of Gaza is now under Israeli control. 

This week’s joint declaration by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, vowing to prevent attacks on Israel from Lebanese soil and disarm rogue factions operating within Lebanon, may be more than just another political statement.

A 6.24-magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday morning at 6:19 a.m. Cairo local time, causing mild tremors in parts of Egypt but resulting in no reported casualties or damage to infrastructure or facilities.

On May 19, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. 

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reignited controversy by calling for Israel’s exclusion from international cultural events, such as the Eurovision Song Contest, citing the country's ongoing military operations in Gaza. 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for the adoption of a unified Arab peace plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza and establish a framework for lasting peace.