Breaking 18:50 Kremlin says talks underway to help Cuba amid stifling US sanctions 17:50 European banking alliance urges urgent alternatives to Visa and Mastercard 17:30 Sophie Adenot’s ISS mission delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions 17:20 Iran arrests reformist leaders as Khamenei calls for unity 16:50 Milan Cortina launches probe after Olympic medals crack and break 16:20 Yuan hits 33-month high after China urges banks to cut US Treasuries 15:50 Vance arrives in Armenia for first-ever US vice presidential visit 15:11 EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Chiker to Walaw: “The Sahara file is entering a phase of concrete implementation” 14:50 Epstein documents trigger wave of political resignations across Europe 14:30 Trump criticizes Team USA skier over political remarks 13:15 Four civilians, including a child, killed in Russian night attacks in Ukraine 13:00 Trump announces anticipated visit of China's Xi to the US later this year 12:50 Musk says Tesla Semi mass production is set for 2026 11:50 China urges banks to curb US Treasury exposure over risk concerns 11:30 Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi faces war crimes trial 11:20 Ilia Malinin lands first legal Olympic backflip in half a century 10:30 Prince William begins three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia 10:20 Michelangelo drawing sells for $27.2 million, shattering auction record 09:30 In Riyadh, Loudiyi highlights Morocco–US defense partnership at World Defense Show 09:20 Epstein abuse survivors air Super Bowl ad demanding justice department transparency 09:00 French navy seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Atlantic operation 08:50 Japan signals possible yen intervention after ruling party landslide 08:20 Musk says SpaceX now targets building a lunar city within decade 07:50 Hong Kong jails media tycoon Jimmy Lai under security law 07:20 US and Canada congratulate Japan’s Takaichi on historic election victory 07:00 Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots to win super bowl

U.S. Treasury labels yuan largely undervalued, warns China

The U.S. Treasury labeled China's yuan "largely undervalued" on Thursday and urged Beijing to let it appreciate, toughening its tone in the semiannual currency report while stopping short of naming China a currency manipulator. The assessment cites China's "extremely large and growing external surpluses," warning......

Venezuela ends 20 years of state oil control with new law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a sweeping overhaul of the country's hydrocarbons law on Thursday, dismantling over two decades of state dominance in the oil sector and opening the door to private investment in the world's largest proven crude reserves. The vote signals a dramatic break from the socialist economic model......

Israeli officials expect Trump Iran strike decision soon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level security consultation in Jerusalem on Thursday with top advisors and defense officials on a "classified matter," Israeli media reported, as the United States edges toward a potential military strike on Iran amid soaring regional tensions. Discussions zeroed in on Iran and the......

Angelina Jolie demands accountability after deadly Iran protests

Angelina Jolie has spotlighted the human cost of Iran's ongoing protests by sharing a photo of a seven-year-old girl at her mother's grave, calling for justice amid a brutal government crackdown that rights groups say has claimed thousands of lives. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the actress and humanitarian featured the grieving......

Nasa starts critical Artemis II fueling test ahead of moon mission

Two days after families gathered at Kennedy Space Center to mark the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, NASA presses forward with final preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The space agency launched wet dress rehearsal operations Thursday evening at Launch Pad 39B, a pivotal fueling test to confirm......

Gold plunges nearly $500 in widest intraday swing since 2013

Gold and silver prices plunged from record highs on Thursday in one of the most volatile trading sessions in over a decade. The precious metal saw a staggering swing of nearly $500 per ounce, wiping out roughly $3.4 trillion in market capitalization before a partial recovery. This marked the largest intraday price range since April 2013, with......

Trump threatens to revoke certification of Canadian aircraft including Bombardier jets

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw U.S. certification for aircraft manufactured in Canada, including business jets produced by Bombardier, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa over aviation regulations. In a statement posted on social media, Trump accused Canadian authorities of unfairly and repeatedly......

Panama Supreme Court cancels CK Hutchison port concessions on strategic canal

Panama’s Supreme Court has annulled the concession that allowed Hong Kong–based conglomerate CK Hutchison to operate two major ports located at the Atlantic and Pacific entrances of the Panama Canal. The ruling declared unconstitutional the legal framework under which the contracts were granted. The decision follows complaints......

European stocks rebound as record gold prices boost mining sector

European stock markets climbed Thursday, fueled by soaring precious metals prices that propelled mining shares higher, even as technology stocks faced headwinds from disappointing results at SAP. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,217.40 points by midday, while the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.4% following a 0.8% drop in the prior session.......

Tesla pivots from car production to AI and robotics amid revenue drop

Tesla has reported its first annual revenue decline, marking a pivotal shift toward artificial intelligence and robotics as the electric vehicle pioneer navigates intensifying market pressures. The company disclosed a 3% drop in total revenues for 2025, with profits plunging 61% in the final quarter. This comes as Tesla phases out production......

Denmark denies Greenland deal amid Trump claims

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected claims of a NATO-US agreement over Greenland, directly challenging statements from US President Donald Trump at the Davos World Economic Forum. In an interview with France 2, she stressed that no such deal exists and emphasized the need to respect Greenland's sovereignty and......

Dutch pension fund slashes US holdings, calls America unreliable ally

The Dutch pension fund PME, overseeing 60 billion euros in retirement savings for metal and technology sector workers, revealed plans on Thursday to ramp up investments in European assets and significantly cut back on US exposure. PME leaders declared that the United States is no longer the dependable partner it once appeared to be, prompting......

Huda Beauty faces boycott over antisemitic conspiracy claims

A fierce social media backlash has erupted against Huda Beauty following explosive statements by its founder, Huda Kattan, who accused Israel of orchestrating major global catastrophes. In a now-deleted TikTok video viewed by her 1.7 million followers, the Iraqi-American entrepreneur claimed Israel engineered World War I, World War II, the......

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