Morocco included in US F-16 radar upgrade program

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,......

New US consul general Michael Lally begins his mission in Istanbul

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......

Colombia purchases swedish gripen fighter jets amid rising tensions with the US

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 seeks stronger defence guarantees ahead of meeting with Trump

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......

Trump to seek up to $5 billion from BBC over misleading video edit

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......

NATO shifts focus to European surveillance aircraft as US exits Boeing E-7 program

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......

American B-52 conducts simulated strike drills near Russia

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 to launch direct flights from Casablanca to Boston and Los Angeles in 2026

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......

Emails suggest Trump was aware of Epstein’s activities, house democrats say

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......

Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calls corruption trial ‘Unjustified’

Jerusalem, November 12, 2025 — US President Donald Trump has formally requested Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the ongoing corruption trial as “political” and “unjustified.” The letter, received on Tuesday morning,......

Egyptian scholar Zaghloul El-Naggar dies at 92

Renowned Egyptian Islamic scholar and geologist Zaghloul El-Naggar, a pioneer in interpreting the Qur’an through a scientific lens, has passed away at the age of 92. He died in Amman, Jordan, after battling illness, according to a statement released on his official social media accounts. His funeral......

Hungary secures financial shield deal with Washington, says Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that his government has reached a “financial shield” agreementwith the United States, aimed at safeguarding Hungary’s economy and financial stability from potential external shocks. The announcement followed Orban’s......

Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem

American envoy Jared Kushner met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, the prime minister’s office announced, without providing details on the agenda. The meeting takes place amid increased U.S. efforts to ensure the continuation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.......

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