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Legal chief of Goldman Sachs resigns amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein ties

The chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs has announced her resignation following renewed public scrutiny over her past professional relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Wall Street bank confirmed that Kathryn Ruemmler will step down from her role at the end of June. Her decision comes after newly released documents......

Asian stocks hit records as Nikkei tops 58000

Asian equity markets climbed to fresh highs on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 breaking above the 58,000 mark for the first time, as investors looked past stronger than expected United States jobs data and focused on signs of economic resilience. The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 0.4 percent to a record level, extending its gains this......

Iranian TV director fired after on-air anti-Khamenei slip

Iran’s state television announced the dismissal of a regional channel director after a journalist inadvertently uttered an anti–Supreme Leader slogan on air, which he later described as a “slip of the tongue.” The incident occurred during Wednesday’s coverage of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in American diplomatic history, noting that......

Mexico sends over 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba amid economic crisis

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying over 800 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Havana on Thursday, delivering food and essential supplies to Cuba as the island faces a severe economic crisis intensified by U.S. pressures. The vessels, ARM Papaloapan and ARM Isla Holbox, were dispatched under the initiative of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.......

World Monuments Fund commits $7 million to global heritage sites

The World Monuments Fund announced a $7 million commitment to support 21 heritage preservation projects set to begin in 2026, expanding efforts to protect cultural landmarks threatened by climate change, natural disasters and the loss of traditional knowledge. The funding targets sites included on the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, the......

Sabri Al-Hou to "Walaw": Madrid meeting gives strong momentum to resolve Moroccan Sahara dispute

Sabri Al-Hou, a lawyer and expert in international law, migration, and the Moroccan Sahara issue, described the recent Madrid meeting at the U.S. embassy as a “major push toward resolving the Sahara dispute.” Speaking to the Walaw news platform, Al-Hou explained that, given the nature of the participants, the meeting falls under......

EU identifies two training sites in Ukraine for troop instruction

The European Union has identified two military training centers in western Ukraine where European forces could train Ukrainian troops on their own soil as part of potential security guarantees under a future peace agreement. The move signals a concrete step toward deeper military cooperation between Brussels and Kyiv. EU foreign policy chief......

Nissan forecasts $4.2 billion annual loss amid restructuring

Nissan said it expects a net loss of 650 billion yen, or about $4.2 billion, for the fiscal year ending in March as the Japanese automaker grapples with US tariffs and an extensive global restructuring program. The company also reported a 44 percent drop in third quarter operating profit to 17.5 billion yen compared with the same period a......

Epstein document release triggers resignations across Europe

The publication of more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 has set off a political upheaval across Europe, leading to resignations, criminal investigations and public apologies from senior officials and members of royal families. The files detail sustained......

Russian war losses outpace recruitment for first time in January

Russia’s battlefield losses in Ukraine exceeded new troop recruitment by roughly 9,000 soldiers in January, marking the first month since the start of the full scale invasion that casualties have surpassed replacements, according to Western officials cited by Bloomberg. The development follows a sharp rise in Russian fatalities late......

Russia pledges oil aid to Cuba amid tourist evacuation

Russia has launched emergency evacuation flights for thousands of its citizens stranded in Cuba after a severe jet fuel shortage disrupted air traffic to and from the Caribbean island. The crisis has left Cuba without stable fuel supplies since December, intensifying economic and humanitarian pressures across the country. Russia’s federal......

Microbes extract platinum metals from meteorites in space station test

An experiment conducted aboard the International Space Station has shown that microbes can extract valuable platinum group metals from meteorite material in microgravity, offering a potential pathway for sustainable resource extraction during future deep space missions. The BioAsteroid experiment, led by researchers from Cornell University......

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