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Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
High-Level EU-Morocco Meeting Pledges to Elevate Strategic Partnership
Rabat — Morocco and the European Union reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during high-level talks held in Rabat on 16 April 2026 between Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The meeting built on renewed momentum following the 15th EU-Morocco Association Council held on 29 January 2026, with both sides underlining the depth, dynamism and strategic importance of their long-standing partnership. Speaking after discus...
Talbi El Alami Represents King Mohammed VI at Congo President’s Inauguration
Marrakech – Rachid Talbi El Alami, Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, represented King Mohammed VI on Thursday at the inauguration of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou N’Guesso in Brazzaville. The ceremony took place at the Stade de l’Unité in the Kintélé sports complex. Heads of state, foreign delegations, and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Brazzaville attended the event. Sassou N’Guesso was sworn in for a new presidential term. Talbi El Alami conveyed Ki...
Starmer urged to resign as UK govt admits US envoy failed vetting process
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls Thursday to resign after it emerged that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance for the...
AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress
Lawmakers who represent leftward and rightward flanks of their parties call for reform after Congress members resign.
Senate votes to repeal Biden-era wilderness protections in Minnesota, sending bill to Trump’s desk
The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk. The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a Biden-era move to block mining in an area around Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. President Trump is likely to sign the measure, which has already passed the…
'UCC not linked to religion, its enactment constitutional ambition', rules SC
India News: New Delhi: Nearly a decade after declaring instant divorce through triple talaq unconstitutional and void, Supreme Court Thursday agreed to examine th.
DGA Awards Sets 2027 Ceremony Date
The Directors Guild of America has announced the 79th annual DGA Awards will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, honoring directorial achievements across film, television and documentaries. The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th Academy Awards nominations, serving as a key, early barometer of which film and its […]
What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?
Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce ‘baby number four’
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Trump says "I have a right to disagree with the Pope" amid Iran war criticisms
President Trump defended his criticisms of Pope Leo on Thursday, saying he has "a right to disagree" with the pontiff over his stance on the Iran war. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Steve Bannon wants Pete Hegseth to tone down the religion talk: ‘Let’s have a military briefing’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon wants Pete Hegseth to tone down the religion talk: ‘Let’s have a military briefing’Bannon offered his ‘two cents’ to the Defense Secretary about how he should hold a military briefing Isabel Keane in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 21:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Ted Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancy
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTed Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancyPresident Donald Trump appointed three justices in his first term and could fill multiple vacancies in his second if the court’s senior conservatives retireJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 16 April 2026 21:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Minnesota has charged an ICE officer with assault for alleged actions during immigration surge
Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.(Image credit: Mark Vancleave)
مشاور رییس امارات متحده عربی: کشورهای خلیج فارس جمهوری اسلامی را دشمن اصلی میدانند
انور قرقاش، مشاور دیپلماتیک رییس امارات متحده عربی، گفت کشورهای خلیج فارس جمهوری اسلامی را «دشمن اصلی» میدانند. او افزود برخلاف برخی جوامع عربی که اسرائیل را دشمن میدانند، ایران به دلیل حمله با هزاران موشک و پهپاد به کشورهای منطقه، قابل اعتماد نیست.
France calls on US to release 86-year-old widow of G.I. detained by ICE
The French government on Thursday called on the U.S. to release an 86-year-old widow of an American G.I. in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detention. Rodolphe Sambou, consul general of France in New Orleans, told The Associated Press that his country’s government has “fully mobilized” to push for the release of Marie-Therese Ross, who has…
Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next lead of CDC
Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next lead of CDC22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMadeline HalpertUS Coast GuardPresident Donald Trump has named Erica Schwartz to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), he announced on social media. A Coast Guard rear admiral, Schwartz served as Trump's deputy surgeon general in his first administration.The CDC had gone months without a Senate-confirmed director after the last leader, Susan Monarez, was ousted. "It is...
Russian security chief issues warning to four NATO states
Sergey Shoigu has cautioned Finland and the Baltic states against allowing Kiev to use their airspace for attacks on Russia Russia would have the right to retaliate if Finland and the Baltic states are deliberately allowing Ukrainian drones to pass through their airspace, Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said on Thursday. “Recently, there has been an increase in Ukrainian drone strikes against Russia via Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia,” Shoigu told journ...
Democrats’ fundraising dominates key midterm races: What we learned from the latest campaign filings
First-quarter campaign fundraising reports released this week offer new insights on midterm dynamics with the fight for control of Congress in full swing. Democrats boasted massive hauls in high-stakes House and Senate races over the last three months, according to the latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, pointing to the party’s momentum as primaries begin to solidify November midterm matchups. …
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
The Department of Justice is investigating the multiple sexual assault allegations against former California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.Within the last few weeks, Swalwell has been accused by five different women of sexual assault and harassment over the last several years. District attorneys for both Los Angeles and New York have also launched their own respective investigations.The string of allegations includes that he allegedly drugged...