Breaking 19:00 Aston Martin secures $735 million financing boost led by BlackRock-backed HPS Investment Partners 18:45 US Senate advances bill targeting Chinese automakers and foreign ownership risks 18:30 AMD invests $5 billion in Anthropic as AI chip race intensifies against Nvidia 18:15 Delta Festival in Marseille to proceed despite artist withdrawals over sexual misconduct allegations 18:00 Peru fire in Lima leaves 10 dead, including five children, as police investigate cause 17:45 Maersk suspends Chornomorsk service as Russian strikes disrupt Ukraine's maritime routes 17:30 Diageo's India business posts strong quarterly profit as premium spirits fuel growth 17:15 Penske Corp and Mitsui launch $3.8 billion bid to take Penske Automotive Group private 17:00 Amazon reduces workforce in artificial general intelligence division amid ongoing restructuring 16:52 The Throne Day: Nearly a Century of History in Service of Moroccan National Unity 16:46 Amouage Unveils Love Hibiscus, a New Fragrance Inspired by the Landscapes of Oman 16:45 Panama considers state mining company to revive Cobre Panama copper project 16:32 Flynas expands Airbus order book to 235 aircraft with new widebody and narrowbody deal 16:15 Giorgio Armani holding company doubles 2025 profit while contesting Italian antitrust penalty 16:00 Bolivia moves closer to IMF financing package worth up to $2.8 billion 15:45 Italy confirms new low-value parcel tax will be added to EU import levy 15:38 2M Launches 8th Edition of Tilila Awards with a Renewed Identity and New Categories 15:30 Trump escalates warning to Iran with threat to strike infrastructure over Hormuz attacks 15:15 Turkey clears Saipem-Subsea7 merger as global antitrust reviews continue 15:00 German conservatives nominate Merz ally Thorsten Frei to lead parliamentary bloc 14:45 EU plans airline ownership rule overhaul as easyJet takeover battle faces new uncertainty 14:30 France records highest excess mortality since 2003 during June heatwave 14:15 Samsung expands foldable smartphone lineup as rising chip costs drive price increases 14:00 Emmanuel Macron renews leadership at Centre Pompidou and Paris Opera 13:45 Germany approves controversial nuclear fuel project involving France and Russia 13:33 Samsung focuses on AI and well-being with the New Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 13:30 Two Russian nationals sentenced in Angola over espionage and terrorism convictions 13:15 Europe advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace amid escalating regional security concerns 13:00 Japan fall tragedy leaves pedestrian dead after man survives 12th-floor plunge 12:45 Kenya expects budget deficit to narrow to 3.6% of GDP in 2027/28 fiscal year 12:30 Viktor Orban calls on supporters to resist Hungary's new government after election defeat 12:15 Jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, iconic voice behind The Pink Panther Theme, dies at 94 12:00 French government removes several ministerial staff after positive drug tests 11:45 French far-right lawmaker says member data was not compromised in cyberattack on National Rally 11:30 United States prepares broader tariff strategy as new trade measures take effect 11:17 Valletta hit by power outage as Malta faces heatwave-related energy pressure 11:15 Ryan Reynolds confirms a new Deadpool movie is in development 11:06 Latvia uses tear gas and warning shot as migrant pressure from Belarus border rises 11:01 Thailand builds permanent border fence after deadly clashes with Cambodia 11:00 Pentagon estimates Iran conflict has cost the United States $37.5 billion 10:58 Germany to invest directly in defence startups through new state-backed fund 10:45 Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,346 as recovery efforts continue 10:36 Macron denies France has visa targets or lenient policy for Algerian nationals 10:30 Air France launches Paris Stopover to turn airport connections into city breaks 10:29 French Environment Minister Monique Barbut remains in government after Macron’s request 10:19 Dubai launches reward program to encourage residents to bring foreign visitors 10:15 Wildfire in southern France leaves more than 2,300 homes without power as firefighters battle advancing blaze 10:02 Morocco calls for full investigation into death of citizen Abderrahim Fakir during police arrest in Italy 10:00 Bruno Retailleau calls for greater impartiality at Constitutional Council ahead of assisted dying ruling 09:56 EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water 09:52 Lidl egg recall in France after salmonella contamination warning 09:48 Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to appear before New York court in drug trafficking case 09:45 French Parliament approves state property reform to improve public asset management and cut costs 09:43 Guadeloupe faces double water crisis as drought and pollution disrupt daily life 09:38 Prologis makes $18.8 billion takeover bid for UK logistics group Segro 09:32 Imagicaaworld plans $104 million expansion as India’s experience economy accelerates 09:31 OpenAI investigates unprecedented AI-driven cyber incident after models breached Hugging Face during testing 09:24 BAE Systems unveils Brontanax as UK enters uncrewed fighter jet race 09:20 Kalshi launches election forecasting hub ahead of US midterm elections 09:16 US launches $5 billion AI initiative to advance health and construction research 09:15 Ibrahim Traoré dismisses reports of internal rifts within Burkina Faso's military leadership 09:11 ArcelorMittal faces French tax adjustments after audits, company says disputes resolved 09:03 UK house prices rise 2.7% annually as rental growth remains steady, ONS data shows 09:00 Airbus shares surge after €5 billion buyback and ambitious 2029 profit targets 08:45 China braces for heavier flooding as peak rainy season intensifies across northern regions 08:41 Canada calls for Middle East ceasefire and warns over South China Sea tensions 08:36 Australia warns Asia faces critical choice over response to South China Sea tensions 08:30 Iberdrola posts 22% first-half profit growth driven by global electricity network investments 08:15 Malaysian civil society groups call for review of MMC Port chairman appointment 08:00 Bloomsbury to receive compensation under landmark $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement 07:45 Volkswagen expands China autonomous driving alliance with Horizon Robotics 07:30 Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand as diplomatic engagement intensifies 07:15 Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon convicted over political funds case linked to 2021 election 07:00 Britain to cap bus fares at £2 as Prime Minister Andy Burnham targets living costs

News in brief



Protests in Iran: member of security forces killed in the west

A member of Iran’s security forces was killed overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in the western part of the country, according to state television, following several days of protests over the rising cost of living. The victim was identified as a 21-year-old member of the Basij forces in the......

Magro hopes Lebanon will regain “full sovereignty” in 2026

As 2026 approaches, France’s ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, expressed hope that the country would regain its full sovereignty and return to a path of prosperity. His remarks were delivered in a video message shared on social media, in which he reaffirmed France’s long-standing......

China times military drills near Taiwan to US holidays, analysts say

China strategically launched its recent military exercises around Taiwan during the American holiday season, aiming to elicit a muted response from Washington and undermine global faith in US commitments to the island, according to US-based analysts. The two-day "Mission Justice 2025" drills,......

Xi declares Taiwan reunification unstoppable

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up 2025 with a stark declaration, asserting that reunification with Taiwan stands as an inevitable force. In his annual New Year's Eve address, he emphasized the deep blood ties binding people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, framing the island's return......

South Africa: western cape region battling wildfires for ten days

A wildfire that broke out on December 22 in the Cederberg area of South Africa’s Western Cape province remains active after burning more than 35,000 hectares of vegetation, according to local fire services. Emergency authorities reported that most northern sections of the Cederberg region are......

New year: countries around the world already welcome 2026

As December 31 unfolds, several countries across the globe have already marked the transition to 2026, blending celebration, reflection, and tradition. On Australia’s east coast, the New Year began in an atmosphere of caution and remembrance. In Sydney, festivities around the iconic Harbour Bridge......

Russian commanders accused of killing their own soldiers

A New York Times investigation published on December 31 uncovers a pattern of severe abuse within the Russian military, where commanders systematically mistreat, extort, and even orchestrate the deaths of their troops to sustain frontline numbers in Ukraine. Drawing from over 6,000 confidential complaints......

Customs: slight increase in the surcharge rate on bonded obligations for H1 2026

Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII) has issued a circular setting the surcharge rate applicable to bonded obligations for the first half of 2026. The rate has been fixed at 4.18%, in line with the regulatory provisions of the Customs and Indirect Tax Code. According to the......

French interior minister questions George Clooney’s naturalization

France’s junior interior minister has raised concerns over the recent naturalization of American actor George Clooney, arguing that the decision sends a questionable signal at a time when citizenship requirements are being tightened for foreign applicants. Speaking on public radio, Marie-Pierre......

Visually impaired man dies after falling onto Paris metro tracks

A tragic incident occurred Tuesday night on the Paris metro, resulting in the death of a visually impaired man. The 42-year-old, using a white cane, fell onto the tracks at Denfert-Rochereau station on Line 6 around 11:30 p.m. while heading towards Charles de Gaulle Étoile. According to early......

Trump vetoes key measures in early days of second term

In a notable move during the first week of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has exercised his veto power on two significant measures. The White House confirmed late Tuesday that Trump blocked the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at providing safe drinking......

Turkey: 125 suspected ISIS members arrested across the country

Turkish authorities announced the arrest of 125 individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) during coordinated operations across Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that the arrests were carried out in 25 provinces during simultaneous operations on Wednesday morning. This......

Guinea: Mamadi Doumbouya elected president amid opposition boycott

Guinea’s military leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has been overwhelmingly elected president in a vote marked by the absence of major opposition candidates and minimal campaigning. The election, held four years after the 2021 coup that ousted former President Alpha Condé, saw Doumbouya......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.