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US official sees possible agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days

The United States has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement with Iran could soon lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said negotiations between Washington......

United States plans closure of five diplomatic missions under government reform initiative

The United States is preparing to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce administrative costs. The proposed measure forms part of an ongoing reform agenda aimed at reshaping the structure of the U.S. federal administration and improving......

US Congress advances bipartisan bill to review Polisario Front’s terrorist designation status

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States Congress has introduced new legislation that could pave the way for an official review of whether the Polisario Front meets the legal criteria to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under US law. The proposed bill calls for a formal......

Trump warns Europe over migration and energy challenges

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Europe is facing major challenges linked to illegal migration and energy security, calling on European countries to adopt stricter measures to control migration flows. Speaking about the situation in Europe, Trump said that two major issues were affecting......

United States restructures visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa while Morocco remains unaffected

The United States has introduced a major restructuring of its visa services across Sub-Saharan Africa, transferring visa processing responsibilities from several embassies and consulates to a network of regional processing centers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline consular operations......

Michigan Democrats choose Senate nominee in pivotal test ahead of U.S. midterm elections

Democratic voters in Michigan are heading to the polls to select their party's candidates for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with the closely watched Senate primary emerging as one of the most consequential contests of the election cycle. The race is expected to provide an early indication of......

Pentagon signs agreements to expand THAAD and Patriot PAC-3 missile production

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced new agreements with defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman aimed at significantly increasing the production capacity of missile interceptors used in the THAAD and Patriot PAC-3 air and missile defense systems. According to the Pentagon,......

Trump Highlights Morocco as a Key U.S. Security Partner in Regional Stability

President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Morocco’s strategic importance as one of the United States' most reliable security partners, emphasizing the Kingdom’s growing role in promoting regional peace and combating terrorism. His message, addressed to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of......

U.S. congressional report highlights Ceuta and Melilla issue and calls for diplomatic dialogue

A recent report accompanying a U.S. House of Representatives appropriations bill has renewed attention to the long-standing dispute over the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla. According to the document, the report discusses Morocco’s position regarding the two territories and encourages......

US Justice chief drops controversial compensation fund to advance Senate confirmation

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that had become a major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate. Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, announced the decision on Sunday, describing it as the result of "good-faith discussions"......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth and final presidential term at age 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth and final presidential term, declaring himself "in excellent shape" as he seeks re-election in the country's October vote. The 80-year-old leader was formally nominated on Sunday during......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth presidential term as Trump looms over campaign

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially begins his campaign for a fourth presidential term on Sunday, positioning national sovereignty and Brazil's international independence at the center of an election expected to be shaped by both domestic political divisions and the influence......

Trump says Todd Blanche could remain acting attorney general if Senate blocks confirmation

President Donald Trump has signaled that Todd Blanche could continue serving as acting U.S. attorney general even if the Senate declines to confirm his nomination, escalating political pressure ahead of a key vote in the confirmation process. In remarks on Saturday, Trump said Blanche would remain in......

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