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The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial Texas congressional map designed to strengthen Republican prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. The decision, issued Thursday by the court’s conservative majority, reverses a lower court ruling that found the map likely violated constitutional......
The Trump administration announced on Thursday a significant reduction in the maximum validity of work permits for several categories of immigrants, broadening a series of measures introduced after last week’s fatal attack in Washington, which authorities attribute to an Afghan national. According......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will “of course” visit New York City, despite newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani’s declaration that he would order Netanyahu’s arrest. The remarks came during a remote interview at the New York Times......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Los Angeles, starting on June 7, 2026. This marks the first direct link between Africa and the U.S. Pacific coast, cutting travel time to approximately 12 hours. The service will be operated three times per......
United States Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has strongly criticized President Donald Trump after he launched a new series of verbal attacks against her and Somali immigrants living in Minnesota. The president’s comments, made during a cabinet meeting earlier this week, included calling Somali newcomers......
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin “wants to end the war” in Ukraine, following what he described as a “very good meeting” in Moscow between the Russian leader and Trump’s personal envoy, Steve Witkoff. The businessman, accompanied by Trump’s......
The US private sector shed 32,000 jobs in November, according to the latest ADP/Stanford Lab survey, surprising markets that had anticipated net job gains. Job losses were primarily concentrated in the industrial sector and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Analysts had expected a modest......
US President Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to Somali immigrants in the United States, stating they should "go back to where they came from," while ICE reportedly prepares a targeted enforcement operation in Minnesota's Twin Cities, home to one of the largest Somali communities......
Duke Buchan III, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Morocco, officially marked the start of his diplomatic mission by raising the American flag over his residence, a symbolic gesture carried out with assistance from members of the U.S. Marine Corps. According to the embassy, the ambassador emphasized......
An MRI performed on former U.S. President Donald Trump in October indicates that his cardiovascular system is in “excellent” condition, according to a report released by the White House on Monday. White House physician Sean Barbabella stated that the imaging showed all major organs to be......
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in high spirits on Monday as he gathered thousands of supporters in Caracas, despite the sharp escalation in tensions between his government and the United States. The socialist leader took to the stage dancing to an electronic track remixing his own......
The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon to examine the latest American proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the meeting is scheduled......
Early returns from Honduras’ general election indicate a tight race, with Nasry “Tito” Asfura, candidate of the right-wing National Party, narrowly leading the vote. The preliminary count shows Asfura with 40.6%, closely followed by former vice president and TV host Salvador......
