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Friday, Jul 11, 2025

Global Geopolitical Shifts: Palestinian Statehood Revived, North Darfur Crisis Escalates, Trump Era Policy Drives, Saudi-French Cultural Alliance, South Korean Political Turmoil, and Kurdish Rights in Turkey

UN General Assembly Revives Two-State Solution, Urges Israel's Withdrawal Amid Middle East Tensions
In a significant move at the UN General Assembly, the call for a Palestinian state has been resolutely revived, with the assembly voting 157-8 in favor of urging Israel to withdraw from occupied territories and endorsing the two-state solution; this highlights ongoing complexities in Middle Eastern geopolitics and the enduring global divide on the issue.

Meanwhile, the escalating humanitarian crisis in North Darfur has been thrust into the spotlight following the shelling of Sudan’s Zamzam displacement camp by the Rapid Support Forces, which resulted in at least six casualties and drew condemnation from the international community, particularly the United Nations, who emphasized the dire situation facing civilians.

Across the Atlantic, Republicans in the US Congress are gearing up for a dual-phase legislative push to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda, initially focusing on border security, energy deregulation, and defense spending, before turning attention to significant tax cuts, as they navigate a narrow majority in the House and Senate.

In an interesting cultural development, Saudi Arabia and France have entered a strategic partnership aiming to enhance their cultural ties through a series of executive programs, a vision shared by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader Al Saud, marking a commitment to global heritage and innovation.

Turning to South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial and short-lived imposition of martial law has stirred a political storm and calls for his resignation, as military forces surrounded the National Assembly; the swift parliamentary vote to overturn the decree underscores the resilience of the nation’s institutional framework.

Lastly, in Turkey, the battle over Kurdish language education remains a contentious issue as parents and activists express frustration over the erosion of minority rights previously advanced by President Erdogan, highlighting ongoing ethnic and cultural tensions within the country.
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