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Us ambassador reaffirms support for Morocco autonomy plan at Gitex Africa

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 opened in Marrakech with geopolitical and economic signals alongside technology discussions, as Richard Duke Buchan III reiterated Washington’s backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the US ambassador said the proposal remains......

Vance warns of unused military options as US strikes intensify on Iran's Kharg Island

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Tuesday that Washington retains untapped military capabilities, speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest as American forces struck dozens of military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export terminal, hours......

Spain-Morocco ties have reached an unprecedented level, says foreign minister Albares

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared Tuesday that relations between Spain and Morocco have reached a degree of intensity rarely seen between two countries, pushing back against speculation fueled by radical domestic voices about shifting regional alliances. Speaking in a television......

US Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday in a high-profile visit just days before the country’s closely contested parliamentary elections. His trip is widely seen as a sign of support from Donald Trump for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Upon arrival in Budapest,......

Saudi Arabia closes only road to Bahrain after Iranian missile strikes

Saudi Arabia shut the King Fahd Causeway early Tuesday, severing the sole land link between the kingdom and the island of Bahrain, after Iran launched ballistic missiles at the oil-rich Eastern Province. The closure came as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding Iran reopen the Strait......

Gulf states near depletion of air defense interceptors as Iran's missile campaign grinds on

Five weeks into Iran's sustained drone and missile campaign against Gulf states, the arithmetic of air defense is turning against the defenders. Gulf countries have exhausted the vast majority of their pre-war interceptor stocks repelling thousands of incoming projectiles, and resupply is falling......

Taiwan secures alternative LNG supply as Hormuz blockade enters second month

Taiwan has received supply guarantees from an unidentified major energy-producing country and secured alternative liquefied natural gas deliveries, while the United Arab Emirates has moved to reassure its population on food and commodity stability, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its second month......

Trump sets Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply could result in attacks on Iranian infrastructure. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump said the deadline is set for Tuesday evening. Trump emphasized that......

Congo to accept third-country deportees under new US agreement

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Sunday that it will accept nationals from third countries deported by the United States under a new bilateral agreement. The statement from the government in Kinshasa highlighted that this measure aims to formalize the handling of foreign nationals returned......

Egypt engages in diplomatic talks with US and regional powers to ease tensions

Egypt has intensified its diplomatic efforts to promote regional stability through a series of high-level discussions with international and regional partners. According to official statements, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and several regional......

Cuba studies oil diplomacy as talks with US show signs of progress

Cuba is closely observing the arrival of sanctioned Russian oil tankers as a possible signal of progress in ongoing, secret negotiations with the United States. On Tuesday, the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at Matanzas, delivering 700,000 barrels of crude oil despite a U.S. oil blockade declared......

Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction citing security concerns

The administration of Donald Trump has filed an emergency legal motion to resume construction work on a planned ballroom at the White House, arguing that a recent court order halting the project could create security risks. The request was submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the District......

Drone debris from Iranian interceptions strikes buildings across Dubai

Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck the facade of Oracle's building at Dubai Internet City early Saturday morning as the Gulf conflict entered its fifth week with no sign of abatement. Dubai's Media Office confirmed the incident in a post on X, describing it as a "minor incident"......

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