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Authorities in Palm Beach County, Florida, are investigating a violent home invasion that targeted the residence of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez. The incident occurred late Sunday night while the artist was away and his 60-year-old mother was alone at home. According to......
The BBC has signaled it is prepared to challenge any legal action from US President Donald Trump, after he threatened to sue the broadcaster for up to $5 billion over the editing of one of his speeches in a Panorama documentary. In an internal email to staff on Monday, BBC chair Samir Shah reassured......
President Donald Trump urged House Republicans on Sunday night to vote in favor of releasing the full Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein — a notable shift from his earlier attempts to halt the vote. “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we......
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution backing President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, with a particular focus on creating an International Stabilization Force (ISF) tasked with securing border zones and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip. According to the......
The United States Department of Defense has announced a major radar modernization program for F-16 fighter jets, explicitly including Morocco among the partner nations. This initiative is part of broader strategic investments in aerospace, ballistic, and naval systems. According to Pentagon documents,......
Michael Lally, a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in international trade, has officially taken up his post as the new US Consul General in Istanbul. In a message shared on Friday, Lally highlighted his long-standing personal connection to Türkiye and his commitment to strengthening economic......
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Friday that Bogotá will acquire 17 Swedish Gripen fighter jets for approximately $4.3 billion. Speaking from a military base, Petro emphasized that the aircraft are intended to deter attacks against Colombia, stating that threats “could come......
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to travel to Washington this week, marking his first visit to the United States since 2018. According to officials, the crown prince will press the US administration for stronger defence assurances, while President Donald Trump is expected to encourage Riyadh......
Donald Trump said Friday that he intends to sue the BBC for an amount ranging from one to five billion dollars, despite the public broadcaster’s formal apology over a misleading video edit involving the U.S. president. The controversy has plunged the British media giant into crisis, triggering......
The NATO alliance has abandoned plans to procure six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking the end of a two-year effort to replace its aging fleet of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) planes. This decision follows the United States' withdrawal from the program, as announced by the Dutch......
A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber conducted simulated strike operations over eastern Finland on November 12, flying within 50 kilometers of Russian territory during a NATO training mission that underscores the alliance's military preparedness along its eastern flank. Multinational NATO......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its transatlantic network with the launch of two new direct routes to the United States in May 2026: Casablanca–Boston and Casablanca–Los Angeles. The Casablanca–Boston connection will mark the return of a route highly requested by the Moroccan......
House Democrats released emails on Wednesday indicating that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claimed President Donald Trump was aware of his relationships with underage girls. The correspondence includes exchanges with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff. In......
