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Zelensky awaits Russian response to US-backed peace plan by late January

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he expects Russia to reply to a US-supported peace proposal by the end of January, as Kyiv and Washington intensify diplomatic pushes to end nearly four years of conflict. In a phone interview with Bloomberg, Zelensky disclosed that Ukraine has shared its territorial proposals with US representatives,......

EU approves landmark Mercosur trade deal despite farmer protests

EU member states greenlit on Friday the bloc's largest-ever free trade agreement with South America's Mercosur nations, capping over 25 years of talks and reshaping global trade dynamics despite fierce pushback from major agricultural producers. The 27 member states' ambassadors approved the deal by qualified majority, with at......

“Welcome Chinese”: Morocco strengthens its appeal to Chinese tourists

Morocco is intensifying its efforts to attract Chinese tourists by adopting the “Welcome Chinese” certification, an international label designed to align local services with the expectations of travelers from China. This strategic initiative aims to enhance Morocco’s position as a top destination for Chinese visitors, one......

Russia deploys Orechnik missile against western Ukraine infrastructure

Russia struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine's western Lviv Oblast with an intermediate-range ballistic missile Orechnik in the early hours of January 9, marking only the second confirmed use of this advanced weapon since Moscow's invasion, according to Ukrainian officials and military monitoring channels. Lviv Oblast Governor......

Russia launches missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Lviv after Zelensky warning

Russia unleashed a large-scale missile and drone assault across Ukraine overnight from January 8 to 9, striking the capital Kyiv and western city of Lviv mere hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an imminent attack. At least two people suffered injuries in the barrage, which damaged residential buildings and critical infrastructure. Explosions......

Farmers’ protests in Paris deemed “Unacceptable” by French government

The French government has strongly condemned recent actions carried out by protesting farmers in the Paris region, describing them as illegal and warning that authorities will not allow such demonstrations to continue. On Thursday, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon stated that road blockages and attempts to approach symbolic political......

Lidl to end television advertising in France, citing restrictive rules

Paris, January 2026 – German discount retailer Lidl has announced it will stop advertising on French television, blaming what it describes as an overly restrictive regulatory framework that exposes advertisers to excessive legal risk. The decision comes just months after Lidl was ordered by the Paris Court of Appeal to pay €43......

Czech leader to continue Ukraine ammo program without public funds

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced on January 6 that the Czech-led munitions initiative for Ukraine will proceed, marking a notable shift from his prior pledge to scrap the program. Speaking after the Volunteer Coalition summit in Paris, Babiš stated the Czech Republic will serve as coordinator but cease providing financial......

Royal Air Maroc opens new air base in Tétouan to boost northern Morocco connectivity

Casablanca, January 7, 2026 – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has inaugurated a new air base at Tétouan – Sania R’mel Airport as part of its ongoing expansion plan, strengthening the airline’s presence in northern Morocco and improving regional connectivity. The new base, established in collaboration with the Moroccan......

UK and France pledge troops to Ukraine post-ceasefire

The United Kingdom and France signed a historic declaration on Tuesday committing to deploy military forces in Ukraine following any peace agreement with Russia, offering Kyiv the most tangible security guarantee yet from Western allies. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced at a Good Will Coalition......

Canada to open Greenland consulate amid allies' rebuke of Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland in early February to inaugurate a consulate in Nuuk. The move aligns Canada with European allies opposing President Donald Trump's renewed threats to annex the Arctic territory. Speaking alongside......

Royal Air Maroc cancels flights between Morocco and Paris due to weather

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the cancellation of several flights to and from Paris due to adverse weather conditions in the Paris region. In an official statement, the Moroccan national carrier confirmed that affected passengers will be assisted through rebooking on alternative flights. Customers whose contact......

United States and BlackRock partner on Ukraine reconstruction

Steve Witkoff, the White House special envoy, revealed on January 6, 2026, a landmark partnership between the United States and BlackRock to drive Ukraine's economic revival. Speaking to reporters after a Volunteer Coalition summit in Paris, Witkoff described the deal as "the most robust prosperity agreement any country has ever seen......

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