Congressional hearings over Covid-19 origins highlighted disputes over access to Chinese data, a contempt vote against Anthony Fauci, and calls for transparent international investigations.
Since July 25, 2026, Ayoub Aïssiou has been held in a detention center in Barcelona, pending extradition proceedings to Algeria. Yet, this man has committed no crime. He is neither a terrorist nor a criminal, but a political target of the Algerian regime. His only fault? Daring to challenge, through his media commitment and support…
After early statements of intent on homelessness and social care, Andy Burnham capped his opening two weeks in office by addressing what one might call the English question. Plans for greater fiscal devolution to England’s mayoral authorities, unveiled last week, are part of what is perhaps the primary raison d’etre of Mr Burnham’s government: the…
Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 The United States Department of Defense penned a new deal with defence giants Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in an effort to ramp up production capacity for parts used in missile defence systems. The…
Culture has long been associated with museums, literature, music and the arts. Today, it also plays a growing role in diplomacy, economic development and international relations. As competition between countries increasingly extends beyond military or economic power, cultural influence has become an important component of how nations project themselves and strengthen their position on the…
By Isaac Hammouch The signing of the “Islamabad Memorandum” on June 17 does not merely constitute a tactical pause in the turmoil that has shaken the Middle East for the past four months; in many respects, it marks the end of a period of military blitz to inaugurate a phase of great diplomatic complexity. While…
The United States and Iran have announced the opening of a new phase of dialogue aimed at reducing tensions that have sharply worsened in recent months. This framework agreement comes after several episodes of direct and indirect confrontation that raised fears of a conflict spreading across the entire Middle East. Both parties confirmed their willingness…
Economic dynamics in the Maghreb are shaped by a combination of domestic factors, regional interactions and global market conditions. Countries such as Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia maintain trade relations with partners in Europe, Africa and beyond, while also navigating regional constraints linked to border policies and infrastructure. Trade flows in the region are influenced by…
Urban centers across Africa are attracting increasing attention from international investors, reflecting broader shifts in demographics, economic activity and infrastructure development. Cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo and Johannesburg are positioned as key hubs within regional and global investment strategies. According to data from the United Nations, Africa is experiencing one of the fastest rates…
