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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......

US military depleted most long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The United States military has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile inventory during its five-month conflict with Iran, raising concerns among officials about future operational readiness, according to sources familiar with defense data. The weapons heavily used during the......

Nasdaq futures rise as AI optimism lifts markets ahead of earnings and economic data

Nasdaq futures moved higher on Tuesday as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence demand boosted investor confidence ahead of a busy session focused on corporate earnings, economic indicators and global developments. Technology stocks received support after stronger-than-expected outlooks from......

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"......

US urges citizens in Middle East to consider leaving amid rising Iran tensions

The United States has advised its citizens across much of the Middle East to consider leaving the region as fears grow over a possible escalation in the conflict involving Iran and Washington. Security alerts issued by several US embassies on Saturday urged American nationals to remain prepared for......

US reportedly backed yen in rare market intervention, Financial Times says

The United States may have taken part in an unusually coordinated effort to stabilize the Japanese yen, according to a report by the Financial Times, signaling what could be the first joint currency intervention between Washington and Tokyo in nearly three decades. Citing anonymous sources familiar......

US embassies warn citizens of possible Middle East escalation

United States diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued security warnings urging American citizens to remain alert and prepare for a possible escalation of regional tensions. Embassies in countries including Jordan, Israel and Iraq advised US nationals to consider leaving the region or......

China rejects US sanctions on companies added to Uyghur forced labor blacklist

China has strongly criticized a new round of United States sanctions targeting Chinese companies accused of links to forced labor in Xinjiang, describing the measures as economic pressure and pledging to defend the interests of affected businesses. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Washington's......

Donald Trump reaffirms American recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

Relations between Morocco and the United States have reached a new diplomatic milestone. On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Throne Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI received a message from American President Donald J. Trump, in which he renews Washington's support for the Kingdom's sovereignty......