Gold plunges as strong US jobs data rattle markets

Gold tumbled sharply and silver posted one of its steepest daily losses in months after stronger than expected US employment data dampened hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, triggering heavy selling across precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday, at one point sliding as much as......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing it as a multi-domain effort designed to......

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......

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