A mix of political change, military realignment and social backlash drives the day in world news. North Africa marks a milestone with Morocco’s first woman prime minister, while the U.S. exit from Iraq, Taiwan’s security concerns and protests over housing and workplace decisions...
A mix of political change, military realignment and social backlash drives the day in world news. North Africa marks a milestone with Morocco’s first woman prime minister, while the U.S. exit from Iraq, Taiwan’s security concerns and protests over housing and workplace decisions show how power shifts are playing out on the ground.
U.S. forces complete their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence that has lasted for more than two decades since the 2003 invasion. The departure comes amid regional tension and raises concerns that Iran could expand its influence in Iraq, with Tehran and allied groups presenting the pullout as a strategic win.
Morocco names Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman prime minister, a landmark appointment in the kingdom’s modern political history. El Mansouri is a lawyer and veteran politician who has held senior local posts, including serving as mayor of Marrakech, and now moves into the country’s top government role.
Taiwan says current U.S. arms sales and deliveries remain in place, even though a separate $14 billion package is still on hold. Taipei says it has received no indication of a broader policy change from Washington, and talks continue over individual weapons deals as the island watches its security relationship with the United States closely.
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Madrid resident whose eviction set off protests in Spain, is due to return home after reaching an agreement with the property owners. Her removal on a stretcher became a flashpoint in the country’s housing debate, fueling public anger and renewed pressure for stronger tenant protections.
The head of the company that operates the Eiffel Tower is set to leave his post after controversy over the removal of female staff during a private visit by members of the Hindu group BAPS. The decision triggered anger among workers and unrest at one of France’s most prominent tourist sites.
Two U.S. Navy aviators eject during a landing mishap aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off Virginia, and four sailors on the carrier are injured. The incident happens during aircraft recovery operations, and the Navy is treating it as a mishap as attention turns to what went wrong on the flight deck.
Top World stories
- Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima El Mansouri as first woman prime minister (21 sources)
- Eiffel Tower chief to step down after dispute over female staff during Hindu visit (19 sources)
- Evicted 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal to return home after Spain housing protests (14 sources)
- US forces complete withdrawal from Iraq, with concerns Iran may gain influence (12 sources)
- Two U.S. Navy aviators eject during landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (10 sources)
- Estonia accuses Russia of sabotage arson at defense firm supplying vehicles to Ukraine (8 sources)
- Taiwan says U.S. arms sales unchanged as $14 billion package remains on hold (8 sources)
- U.S. takes effect on nearly $1B ban of Canadian imports including booze, dairy and motorcycles (8 sources)
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