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CIA unveils detailed map of Morocco ahead of Trump’s inauguration, reaffirming US stance on Sahara

In a significant move on the eve of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a comprehensive map of Morocco, prominently featuring the Saharan provinces. This release underscores the United States’ continued recognition of Moroccan......

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban for national security

The US Supreme Court has supported a law requiring the popular short-video app, TikTok, to either be sold by its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the United States due to national security risks. This ruling, made on January 12, 2025, strikes a significant blow to a platform used by millions of......

Biden grants clemency to nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

President Joe Biden has granted clemency to almost 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug-related offenses, just days before the end of his term in office. This action reflects his commitment to addressing disproportionate sentences, noting that the individuals had served longer sentences than......

Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American discontent with Biden

In November, Samraa Luqman, an Arab American voter, chose Donald Trump over Joe Biden, hoping that even a minimal chance of Trump pushing for a Gaza ceasefire would be better than the Democrats' failure to end the conflict. After Trump’s victory, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause hostilities......

A Call for Vigilance: Biden Warns Against Emerging Threats to US Democracy

In his final address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden delivered a solemn warning about the challenges facing American democracy. As his term nears its end, the 82-year-old leader urged citizens to remain vigilant against the rising influence of a wealthy elite and unchecked technological power. Biden......

Cuba to Release Over 550 Prisoners Following US Policy Shift

Cuba announced the release of 553 prisoners as a gesture following the United States' decision to remove the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move, hailed by relatives of detainees, marked a significant development in the strained relations between the two nations. The decision......

Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Progress on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden held discussions on Sunday about the ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages. The conversation also emphasized the critical importance of increasing humanitarian aid in the region. According......

Legal Battle for Time: Nippon Steel Challenges U.S. Steel Merger Block

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit to contest President Joe Biden's decision to block their $14.9 billion merger, a move they claim violated their constitutional rights. Although legal experts believe the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, it could provide the companies with valuable time......

U.S. faces global criticism over $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza crisis

The United States has drawn significant international outrage following the Biden administration’s informal notification to Congress of an $8 billion weapons sale to Israeli forces. The announcement comes in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s term, as his administration participates......