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US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing four drones near Hormuz

The United States military said it intercepted and destroyed four Iranian one-way attack drones on Friday as they approached the Strait of Hormuz, before launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations. The latest exchange marks another escalation in months of military confrontation......

United States plans regional drone training center in Morocco

The United States is advancing plans to establish a regional drone training center in Morocco as part of a broader defense initiative outlined in a proposed amendment to its 2027 defense authorization framework. The facility is intended to train African partner forces in the use of unmanned aerial systems......

Morocco wins overwhelming ECOSOC seat with 178 votes

Morocco secured election to the United Nations Economic and Social Council after receiving 178 votes out of 187 during a ballot held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The result confirms strong international backing for Morocco’s candidacy for the 2027 to 2029 term. The Economic......

Trump vows US will prevail over Iran amid tensions

The president of the United States said the country would prevail over Iran either through force or through a negotiated agreement, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and regional tensions persist. He stated that the United States would “win militarily or on paper” and warned of a rapid......

Iran and Russia sign $25 billion nuclear cooperation deal amid US talks stall

Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion nuclear cooperation memorandum that expands their strategic energy partnership while negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain stalled over Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement covers the development of the Hormoz nuclear power plant in southern......

Trump’s “Crazy” remark deepens strain with Netanyahu at sensitive political moment

A leaked phone call involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed renewed tensions between the two leaders at a politically sensitive moment. According to reports, the exchange included a sharp remark from Trump describing Netanyahu as “crazy,”......

Petro criticizes U.S. support for rival candidate ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff

Political tensions have intensified in Colombia ahead of the presidential runoff election after President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized U.S. support for one of his political rivals. The controversy has added an international dimension to an already highly polarized electoral campaign. President Petro,......

United States expands sanctions against Cuban president and Castro family members

The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba by imposing new economic sanctions on several senior Cuban figures, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. The measures reflect the continued tensions between Washington and Havana amid longstanding political......

Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah withdrawal

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire following two days of talks held in Washington under United States mediation. The deal links its implementation to a full cessation of Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of all its operatives south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement......

US to slash visa processing embassies across Africa to 20

The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates across Africa authorized to process visas, cutting operations from nearly 50 locations to 20. The decision follows an internal directive approved by senior leadership at the State Department and is expected to be implemented......

Bolivia defense minister resigns as protests deepen political crisis

Bolivian Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas resigned on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests that have blocked major highways and disrupted access to the country's largest urban centers. His departure marks the most significant resignation within President Rodrigo Paz's administration......

Morocco appoints 21 new consuls general across global network

Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s......

Trump says iran has accepted nuclear non-proliferation pledge

Donald Trump stated that Iran has already agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, framing the claim as part of ongoing efforts to secure a preliminary understanding between Washington and Tehran. He made the remarks during a podcast interview as tensions in the Gulf region continued to escalate, marked......

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