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Venezuela’s machinery of repression: Inside the UN’s harrowing 2025 human-rights report– www.miamiherald.com

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Venezuela’s machinery of repression: Inside the UN’s harrowing 2025 human-rights report– www.miamiherald.com
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On a December night last year in Caracas, opposition activist Jesús Armas stepped out of a café and walked toward his car. Before he could reach it, at least five hooded men dressed in black surrounded him. They asked only his name before forcing him into a gold SUV with no license plates. There was no warrant, no explanation, no indication of where he was being taken. For weeks, his family searched for him. Only later did they discover he had been transferred to El Helicoide, the notorious intelligence prison run by Venezuela’s feared Bolivarian National Intelligence Service.

UC Riverside professor wants to be ‘terrorist,’ praises student who firebombed police car– www.thecollegefix.com

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UC Riverside professor wants to be ‘terrorist,’ praises student who firebombed police car– www.thecollegefix.com
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Key Takeaways

  • UC Riverside Professor Dylan Rodriguez praised former student Casey Goonan, a convicted arsonist, who firebombed government buildings and a police vehicle.
  • On a recent podcast, Rodriguez said ‘you got to be a little crazy’ in order to face the ‘viciousness of white supremacy.’
  • The public university professor teaches media and cultural studies, and helped to found the groups Cops Off Campus and Scholars for Social Justice.

A University of California, Riverside professor suggested on a recent podcast that a former pro-Palestinian student of his, a convicted arsonist, was a “genius” and praised protesters who disable U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles.

Dylan Rodriguez also spoke about wanting to be a “terrorist” and praised a former Hunter College art instructor who was caught wrecking a pro-life student table and later chasing a journalist with a machete.

Rodriguez, a professor of media and cultural studies at UC Riverside, appeared on the Millennials are Killing Capitalism podcast in June to discuss “Lexical Warfare & Counterinsurgency.” In addition to teaching, he has helped to found the groups Cops Off Campus, Scholars for Social Justice, and Abolition Collective, according to his university bio.

Minneapolis Councilwoman Says TPUSA Has Ties to ‘Hate-Filled Ideology’– www.breitbart.com

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Minneapolis Councilwoman Says TPUSA Has Ties to ‘Hate-Filled Ideology’– www.breitbart.com
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A Minneapolis Councilwoman criticized Turning Point USA’s event at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and accused the group of having ties to “hate-filled ideology and extremism.”

In a statement, Minneapolis Councilwoman Robin Wonsley, an independent socialist, expressed frustration with the university for allowing an event by TPUSA, which was founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. The TPUSA event at the university on Monday featured podcast host Michael Knowles.

“Hate has no place in Minneapolis, and I am deeply frustrated that the University of Minnesota has attempted to normalize a group that is tied to hate-filled ideology and extremism,” Wonsley said in her statement. “The UMN has denied, penalized, and criminalized both students and faculty for using their voices to protest against the genocide in Palestine, but is now providing a platform for a group that has targeted many groups our neighbors belong to, such as Somalis, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants. Beyond hypocrisy, tonight’s actions by the university are risking people’s safety and that is unacceptable.”

In her statement, Wonsley continues to admit that “when this event was initially announced,” her office received “concerns from students on campus,” and that after Kirk’s assassination, many people, including her, “were surprised that this event was still being put on.”

“I also am aware that many classes today took place virtually as faculty were advised by their respective department leaders due to safety concerns related to this event,” Wonsley continued.

As Trump ties Tylenol to autism, doctors raise alarms – The Washington Post– news.google.com

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As Trump ties Tylenol to autism, doctors raise alarms – The Washington Post– news.google.com
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  1. As Trump ties Tylenol to autism, doctors raise alarms  The Washington Post
  2. Trump links autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, despite decades of evidence it’s safe  CNN
  3. On Tylenol, Vaccines, Raw Milk: Donald Trump And US Health Minister’s 3 Claims  NDTV
  4. President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Announce Bold Actions to Tackle Autism Epidemic  HHS.gov
  5. Health experts respond to Trump’s claims linking autism to acetaminophen  PBS

ABC, CBS Neglect New Details of Sacramento Affiliate Shooter– www.newsbusters.org

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ABC, CBS Neglect New Details of Sacramento Affiliate Shooter– www.newsbusters.org
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The nation struggles to come to grips with this latest rash of political violence. One of these incidents involved the shooting of the lobby of ABC’s Sacramento affiliate. Shockingly, NBC was the only newscast to offer these new details.

NBC’s Liz Kreutz included the shooter update within her report on the imminent return of Jimmy Kimmel:

LIZ KREUTZ: Two days after Kimmel was pulled off the air, police say 64- year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana fired shots into an ABC station in Sacramento. Tonight, the district attorney telling NBC News investigators found anti-Trump notes in his home, and that they believe Kimmel’s suspension may have been a factor.

THIEN HO: We are still looking at and investigating the case, but he chose a very particular target, and with the notes that he left behind, I think there’s circumstantial evidence to show this is a politically motivated crime by this individual.

KREUTZ: Hernandez Santana, a retired state lobbyist, was first arrested by local police on Friday, but released on bail. The FBI then stepped in and rearrested him . His attorney says he plans to plead not guilty to the number of state and federal charges he now faces.

What Mourners Told Us at Charlie Kirk’s Arizona Funeral– www.dailysignal.com

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What Mourners Told Us at Charlie Kirk’s Arizona Funeral– www.dailysignal.com
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On Sunday, America said goodbye to Charlie Kirk.

People from across the country—even the world—poured into Glendale, Arizona to attend the funeral of Charlie Kirk, conservative activist, Turning Point USA co-founder, and inspiration to many.

As Erika Kirk proclaimed from the stage that she forgives her husband’s murderer, The Daily Signal asked people if they could see a future in which they’d see eye to eye with the people celebrating Kirk’s death.
Attendees also shared the impact Kirk has made in their lives

Chuck Todd Has Meltdown Over Trump Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization, Falsely Claims Not to Know What it is (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com

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Chuck Todd Has Meltdown Over Trump Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization, Falsely Claims Not to Know What it is (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com
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Screencap of Twitter/X video.

Former NBC News employee Chuck Todd is freaking out about Trump deciding to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization.

Speaking to former CNN employee Chris Cillizza on his podcast, Todd suggested that this move is dangerous. Cillizza agreed, naturally.

The best part, is Chuck Todd claiming that he doesn’t know what Antifa is and that there is ‘no group.’ That’s total baloney, as you’ll see if you read below.

First the clip. Partial transcript by Jason Cohen on Twitter/X:

“I don’t even know what Antifa is. I know what the definition of Antifa is. There is no group!”

“But what’s dangerous is that by designating it, who’s going to define who the group is?”

“And if the Trump administration decides to say, ‘You, George Soros, are a part of this group that I designated,’ and you’re like, ‘No, I’m not,’ and it doesn’t matter.”

Watch below:

Keith Olbermann Appears to Threaten Scott Jennings: ‘You’re Next’– www.breitbart.com

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Keith Olbermann Appears to Threaten Scott Jennings: ‘You’re Next’– www.breitbart.com
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Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann appeared to threaten conservative CNN analyst Scott Jennings on Monday.

Olbermann wrote to Scott Jennings in a now-deleted post on X, “You’re next motherfucker.”

“But keep mugging to the camera,” he said in another deleted post.

Scott Jennings shared screenshots of the posts and tagged FBI Director Kash Patel.

According to the New York Post, Olbermann was “responding to a tweet from Jennings reacting to ABC reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, after he was pulled off the air for offensive comments related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.”

‘”Now we get the fascists off real TV. That’d mean your career is next, Jennings. Send a tape to Real America ‘s Voice,’ Olbermann posted in that thread, a possible clarification of what he meant,” added the post.

Olbermann’s post comes less than a week after he suggested conservative activist Charlie Kirk is burning in hell following his assassination.

President Donald Trump’s DOJ argues against Illinois gun ban– www.chicagotribune.com

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President Donald Trump’s DOJ argues against Illinois gun ban– www.chicagotribune.com
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President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice weighed in Monday against the ban on high-powered firearms that Illinois and Gov. JB Pritzker passed after the Highland Park Fourth of July mass shooting in 2022 but found itself on the defensive as an appellate court justice grilled an assistant attorney general about whether “facts matter” as she tried to justify the administration’s position.

In arguing before the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Harmeet Dhillon, the U.S. Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, said the nation has a “strong interest” in ensuring that the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms is “not relegated to a second-class right” and criticized claims from state officials that certain guns covered by the ban are suited more for military operations than routine self-defense.

But Judge Frank Easterbrook interrupted Dhillon early during the five minutes the court allowed her to speak even though the federal government is not a party to the case. Easterbrook noted the legal challenge from state officials resulted from a ruling by a district court in southern Illinois that determined the ban was unconstitutional, while a court in northern Illinois previously ruled a similar ban was legally sound.

“Suppose the (southern Illinois) district court had found every contested issue of fact in favor of the state. Would that affect your review of the statute’s constitutionality?” asked Easterbrook, who was appointed to the bench in the 1980s by Republican President Ronald Reagan.

As Dhillon began answering by saying, “It would not, your honor,” Easterbrook fired back, “So you don’t think the facts matter?”

US envoy Tom Barrack says interests ‘not aligned’ with Israel– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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US envoy Tom Barrack says interests ‘not aligned’ with Israel– www.washingtonexaminer.com
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The United States special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, said America’s interests weren’t aligned with any country in the Middle East, including Israel.

Barrack gave a pessimistic assessment of the Middle East, saying there would probably never be peace in the region during an interview with the National News’s On the Record with Hadley Gamble. He then made a surprising statement, saying his mistrust of all powers in the region extends to longtime U.S. ally Israel.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, right, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, left, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shibani pose for a photograph after signing a road map to restore security in southern Syria, in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

“If we’ve talked about trust, quite honestly, in this business, I don’t trust any of them. Our interests are not aligned. ‘Ally’ is a mistaken word; our interests are not aligned,” he said.

When Gamble interjected to ask if he was referring to the Syrian regime, he said he was referring to the whole region generally. She then asked if that included Israel, to which he responded, “Absolutely.”

Barrack voiced further disenchantment with Israel and its effect on the region elsewhere in the interview, particularly regarding Lebanon. He said that due to Israel’s actions, Hezbollah had no incentive to disarm.

Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Christian Nationalism’s Biggest Moment – Mother Jones– www.motherjones.com

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Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Christian Nationalism’s Biggest Moment – Mother Jones– www.motherjones.com
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On Sunday, a crowd of 80,000 people — plus scores more watching online — memorialized Charlie Kirk. The event, held at a State Farm Stadium, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, brought together the biggest names in Christian music while also featuring a predictable lineup of MAGA loyalists. There were declarations that Donald Trump was chosen by God himself to punish evildoers, capped off with a rousing speech by Trump himself that seethed in hatred for his political opponents. The event was bizarre — unless you’re acquainted with the liturgy and theology of Christian nationalism.

In many ways, this was one of Christian nationalism’s biggest and loudest days. It was clear that in Kirk, this movement had found its icon — an exemplar of their brand of nationalistic faith. In life, Kirk tried to set himself apart from the movement that’s come to define his legacy. “I’ve never described myself as a Christian nationalist,” he said during one campus debate months before his assassination. “I”m a Christian, and I’m a nationalist.” But it’s a distinction without a difference. Kirk followed his own rebuttal by citing scripture to justify a faith-infused nationalism. The memorial of his life followed a similar pattern; gesturing at scripture, and dripping in the nationalistic fervor that’s come to define modern conservative politics.

There was a sermon by Pastor Rob McCoy, which culminated in a call for people to accept Jesus as their personal savior. But what followed wasn’t a moment of solemn, lingering, prayer. Instead, the crowd was called to stand for the national anthem.

In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment– www.latimes.com

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In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment– www.latimes.com
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WASHINGTON — President Trump has harnessed the weight of his office in recent days to accelerate a campaign of retribution against his perceived political enemies and attacks on 1st Amendment protections.

In the last week alone, Trump replaced a U.S. attorney investigating two of his political adversaries with a loyalist and openly directed the attorney general to find charges to file against them.

His Federal Communications Commission chairman hinted at punitive actions against networks whose journalists and comedians run afoul of the president.

Trump filed a $15-billion lawsuit against the New York Times, only to have it thrown out by a judge.

The acting U.S. attorney in Los Angeles asked the Secret Service to investigate a social media post by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office.

The Pentagon announced it was imposing new restrictions on reporters who cover the U.S. military.

DHS has a fiery message for Newsom after he bans masks for ICE: ‘We will NOT comply!’– www.theblaze.com

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DHS has a fiery message for Newsom after he bans masks for ICE: ‘We will NOT comply!’– www.theblaze.com
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The Department of Homeland Security said that it would not comply with a ban on masks for agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Newsom included the ban in a handful of new bills meant to interfere with federal efforts to deport illegal aliens in California. Another bill required school administrators to notify parents and students if there are federal operations near school campuses.

‘I’ve directed our federal agencies that the law signed today has no effect on our operations.’

On Monday, DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement saying the department would not comply with the order.

“To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban,” the statement reads.

“At a time that ICE law enforcement faces a 1,000% increase in assaults and their family members are being doxxed and targeted, the sitting Governor of California signed unconstitutional legislation that strips law enforcement of protections in a disgusting, diabolical fundraising and PR stunt,” McLaughlin added.

Former official: Noem "likely to become the warden of the police state"– boingboing.net

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Former official: Noem “likely to become the warden of the police state”– boingboing.net
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Under Secretary Kristi Noem and her advisor Corey Lewandowski have transformed DHS into President Trump’s most powerful enforcement arm, according to Ben Terris in New York Magazine. Though Noem officially leads the department, Lewandowski reportedly exercises significant unofficial influence through his special government employee status, raising questions about their relationship. — Read the rest

The post Former official: Noem “likely to become the warden of the police state” appeared first on Boing Boing.

Florida Democrat Blasts Open Carry Ruling As ‘Dangerous’ While 45 States Allow It– www.usacarry.com

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Florida Democrat Blasts Open Carry Ruling As ‘Dangerous’ While 45 States Allow It– www.usacarry.com
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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued a statement this week strongly opposing the First District Court of Appeals ruling that declared Florida’s ban on open carry unconstitutional. Fried argued the decision “paves the way for open carry in the State of Florida” and claimed it will make Floridians less safe.

Fried referenced rising gun violence nationwide, warning that allowing open carry could embolden criminals and cause public confusion. She urged law enforcement to hold off on recognizing the ruling until a final legal judgment is issued. “This is a moment in history when we need to promote safer environments, not embolden those who could abuse the ruling’s intent to sow seeds of terror,” Fried said.

But the argument raises an important question: why would legally allowing open carry embolden criminals? By definition, criminals do not follow the law. Whether open carry is legal or not has little bearing on those already willing to break gun laws. Instead, restrictions primarily affect law-abiding citizens, leaving them with fewer options for exercising their rights.

Florida already allows concealed carry without a permit, so there is no reason to treat open carry any differently. The vast majority of states that permit open carry have not experienced the dire consequences opponents often predict. Instead, these laws simply recognize the rights of responsible citizens and give them the choice of how they carry.

France recognises state of Palestine, Macron tells UN; Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – Middle East crisis live | Palestinian territories– www.theguardian.com

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France recognises state of Palestine, Macron tells UN; Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – Middle East crisis live | Palestinian territories– www.theguardian.com
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Emmanuel Macron announces that France has formally recognized the Palestinian state.

“We must do everything within our power to preserve the very possibility of a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security,” he says.

The time has come.

This is why, true to the historic commitment of my country to the Middle East, to peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

This is why I declare that today, France recognises the state of Palestine.

Florida AG Announces ‘Combat Violent Extremism Portal’ to Fight Threats of Political Violence– townhall.com

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Florida AG Announces ‘Combat Violent Extremism Portal’ to Fight Threats of Political Violence– townhall.com
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In the almost two weeks since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Democratic Party has continued to ramp up the inflammatory rhetoric against Republicans and conservatives. Earlier today, we told you how Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) continued to call Republicans “Nazis” (after several calls for violence against Republicans).

She’s not alone, with social media users posting vile calls to violence against the Kirk family, President Trump, and even the attendees of Kirk’s memorial service, which was held on September 21 in Arizona.

Now, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is fighting back against this extremism by launching a portal to “Combat Violent Extremism.”

Palestinians in West Bank fear recognition is not enough– www.bbc.com

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Palestinians in West Bank fear recognition is not enough– www.bbc.com
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In Ramallah – the de facto Palestinian capital of the occupied West Bank – many fear Western recognition of Palestinian statehood is too little, too late.

“I’m really glad that there are people who can see our suffering in Palestine and understand the problems we’re going through,” says Diaa, 23, who did not want to give his full name.

“But while recognition is important, what we really need are solutions.”

This city is home to government buildings, diplomatic missions, and a sprawling presidential palace.

But for many Palestinians, the dream remains that East Jerusalem – just a few miles south but largely cut off by Israel’s separation barrier – could become their capital under a two-state solution, which would create an independent Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, alongside Israel.

It is with that stated goal that the UK, France, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, Andorra, and Monaco announced formal recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in New York this week.

“Recognition is a positive after all this time,” says Kamal Daowd, 40, on a busy Ramallah street. “But without international pressure it will not be enough.”

“If recognition comes without giving us our rights,” he says. “Then it’s nothing more than ink on paper”.

Israel to close border crossing between West Bank and Jordan, officials say– www.euronews.com

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Israel to close border crossing between West Bank and Jordan, officials say– www.euronews.com
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Israel will close the Allenby border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan on Wednesday, the Palestinian General Authority for Borders and Crossings said in a statement on Tuesday.

It was not immediately clear why Israel was closing the only checkpoint between the two, but it is reportedly to remain shut until further notice.

The Israel Airports Authority, which manages the crossing, said on Monday that it had reopened for passenger traffic days after a truck driver from Jordan killed two Israeli soldiers in a gun and knife attack.

Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said the crossing, known in Jordan as the King Hussein Bridge, was closed to passenger and freight traffic coming from the Israeli-occupied West Bank until further notice.

The Allenby Crossing is the primary route for transporting commercial goods between Jordan and the West Bank, serving as the sole entry and exit point for Palestinians from the West Bank travelling by land.

India, Morocco Ink Defence Pact; Agree On Expanding Cooperation In Maritime Security, Counter-Terrorism– www.ndtvprofit.com

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India, Morocco Ink Defence Pact; Agree On Expanding Cooperation In Maritime Security, Counter-Terrorism– www.ndtvprofit.com
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“India’s ties with Morocco are growing remarkably over the years. We discussed ways to deepen collaboration in key areas, including counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security, cyber defence and capacity building,” Singh added.

The MoU provides for a robust institutional framework to the growing partnership and paves the way for collaboration in defence industry, joint exercises, military training and capacity building.

The defence ministry said the discussions between Singh and Loudiyi reflected the shared resolve to further strengthen the longstanding friendship between India and Morocco.

To give momentum to these initiatives, Singh announced the opening of a new defence wing at the Embassy of India in Rabat.