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Explosion at steel plant in northern China leaves two dead and dozens injured

An explosion at a steel manufacturing plant in northern China has resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 66 others, according to information released on Sunday by the state-run news agency Xinhua. The incident occurred in the afternoon at a facility operated by Baogang United Steel in......

Morocco leads arab countries in gasoline prices amid gulf subsidies

Morocco currently has the highest gasoline prices in the Arab world, with fuel costing around $1.106 per liter. It is followed by Jordan at $0.910 per liter and Tunisia at $0.766 per liter. In contrast, Gulf countries benefit from lower prices due to local oil availability and government fuel subsidies.......

Number of airports reflects a country’s geography and connectivity needs

The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab......

Somali president urges dialogue with Somaliland, says unity is non-negotiable

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on officials in Somaliland to engage in dialogue with the federal government, emphasizing that while compromises are possible on many issues, the unity of Somalia is “non-negotiable.” Mohamud made the remarks during a visit to Las Anod, the......

South Korea says Trump’s chip tariffs will have limited impact

South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has stated that the latest U.S. semiconductor tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are expected to have a “limited” effect on Korean chipmakers. The initial tariffs focus on certain advanced chips from U.S. companies such as NVIDIA and......

Trump escalates pressure on Europe with tariff threats over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified diplomatic tensions with several European nations by threatening to impose escalating tariffs tied to his controversial push for greater American influence — or even control — over the Arctic territory of Greenland. In a recent public message,......

Haitian security forces step up operations against gangs

Haitian security forces have intensified their operations against criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince, as authorities seek to restore order in areas long affected by armed violence. Police operations are now being conducted daily in parts of the capital that have been largely controlled by gangs in recent......

Portugal presidential election: far right expected to reach the runoff

Portugal is heading to a decisive presidential election as voters prepare to cast their ballots in the first round, amid growing expectations that the far right could reach the second round for the first time in the country’s democratic history. According to recent opinion polls, André......

Curfew imposed by Kurdish authorities in Syria’s Raqqa region

Kurdish-led authorities announced on Saturday the imposition of a curfew across the province of Raqqa in northern Syria, citing growing security concerns amid rising tensions with government forces. The measure comes as the Syrian army signaled possible military action in areas under Kurdish control. In......

Morocco and South Korea explore a new strategic axis in the defense industry

Morocco is considering a major shift in its defense procurement strategy by strengthening cooperation with South Korea, a move that could significantly reshape its land and air combat capabilities. According to industry sources, Rabat is studying the possible acquisition of South Korean-made K2 Black......

Iran’s Supreme Leader vows to crush dissent and blames U.S. president for protest deaths

Iran’s Supreme Leader declared that authorities must firmly confront what he described as “rebellious forces,” holding the U.S. president responsible for the casualties linked to recent nationwide protests against the government. Speaking during a religious gathering, he emphasized......

Ukrainian negotiators arrive in the U.S. for peace talks

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, aiming to advance efforts to end nearly four years of conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled in Miami, come amid ongoing Russian missile strikes and severe winter power outages......

Ukraine receives critical air defense missiles amid stock depletion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a significant shipment of air defense missiles arrived in the country, ending a dire shortage that left multiple defense systems inoperable. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv on January 16 with Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelensky openly......

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