Keywords: US relations


Beijing Raises Concerns After Alibaba and BYD Listed by Pentagon

Tensions between Beijing and Washington have entered a new chapter. The Chinese government has strongly reacted to the decision by the U.S. Department of Defense to list several major Chinese companies among those suspected of having ties to the Chinese military. This initiative could reignite economic......

US marks 250 years of independence with Morocco partnership celebration

The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence in Rabat on Tuesday with a diplomatic reception that brought together Moroccan officials, foreign diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors at the Chellah historic site. The event placed emphasis on the long-standing......

US to slash visa processing embassies across Africa to 20

The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates across Africa authorized to process visas, cutting operations from nearly 50 locations to 20. The decision follows an internal directive approved by senior leadership at the State Department and is expected to be implemented......

Trump announces talks with Cuba as Washington signals shift

The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the......

Trump and Lula meet at White House to address tariffs, minerals and security ties

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on Thursday for a working summit covering trade tariffs, critical minerals access and cooperation against organized crime. The meeting marked the first bilateral face-to-face on American soil since......

Morocco joins Artemis Accords to expand role in space cooperation

Morocco has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to endorse the international framework governing responsible space exploration. The announcement was made in Rabat during a joint appearance by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The......

Morocco and United States deepen ties after Rabat diplomatic meeting

Morocco’s head of government Aziz Akhannouch met US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Rabat on Thursday, as both countries moved to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. The meeting took place in the presence of US Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan and focused on expanding......

Taiwan opposition leader says improving China ties doesn’t mean being anti-US

Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, emphasized on Monday that enhancing relations with Beijing does not require being hostile toward the United States. Speaking at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Cheng highlighted the importance of stable cross-strait relations for Taiwan’s......

Spain affirms US has not and will not use its bases to strike Iran

Spain’s government stated on Monday that the United States has neither used nor will use Spanish military bases to conduct operations against Iran. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized that Madrid maintains full control over its sovereign facilities. In a television interview, Albares......