The US has greenlit arms sales exceeding $5.5 billion to Egypt and Morocco to enhance their defense capabilities and fortify strategic partnerships. Egypt's $630 million deal includes 2,183 Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, 543 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons Systems (APKWS), and related training and logistics. The US State Department also approved a $4.69 billion sale for upgrades to Egypt's 555 M1A1 Abrams tanks. According to the Defence Security Cooperation Agency, these deals support US foreign policy by strengthening a key partner in the Middle East and enhancing interoperability with U.S. and regional forces.
Morocco has introduced a draft revision of its family code, marking the first significant update in 20 years. The proposed
Interpol has issued a Yellow Alert (missing persons notice) for two young Irish boys abducted by their Egyptian father, BBC
Egyptian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to steal hundreds of ancient artifacts from the seabed, CNN reports.
Mauritanian media raised alarms over an incident last Friday involving an Algerian military patrol's unauthorized entry into Mauritania.
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