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Silver surges to record highs amid China's export curbs

Silver prices have shattered historical records in early 2026, soaring past $90 per ounce for the first time ever. This unprecedented rally stems from persistent supply shortages, fresh Chinese export restrictions, and a rush of safe-haven buying, creating what experts describe as the most intense pressure on the metal in modern times. Spot......

Iran protests death toll surpasses 5,000 amid brutal crackdown

A human rights monitoring group based in the United States reports that Iran's nationwide protests have claimed at least 5,002 lives, marking the deadliest challenge to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's nearly four-decade rule. The unrest, sparked by the collapse of the rial and soaring living costs on December 28, evolved into......

China sets yuan below 7 per dollar for first time since 2023

Asian currencies showed mixed performance on January 23 as the dollar headed for its sharpest weekly drop in months, with gains in China's yuan and Malaysia's ringgit offsetting fresh record lows for India's and Indonesia's rupees. The dollar index hovered near 98.3 and faced a roughly 1 percent weekly loss, its worst since......

Ukraine, Russia, and United States hold first trilateral talks since 2022 invasion

President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for about an hour at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. Both leaders described the meeting as good and productive. Zelensky announced that a document outlining U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine stands finalized and ready for signature......

US control of Venezuelan oil jeopardizes debt repayments to China

The United States' seizure of Venezuelan oil exports has stranded shipments intended to settle the South American nation's substantial debt to China, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two global powers. This move threatens to further delay Venezuela's efforts to emerge from default, as roughly one-tenth of......

European far-right leaders distance from Trump over Greenland

Former ideological allies in Europe's populist and far-right parties are publicly breaking ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump amid his aggressive push to acquire Greenland. Leaders in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom now label his approach "unacceptable," "Wild West tactics," and "hostile act,"......

Digital tools reshaping academic research in Beni Mellal

An international seminar on the role of digital technologies in advancing scientific research will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Beni Mellal. The event, themed "Supporting research in the digital age for a sustainable professional career," is designed for researchers,......

Trump claims Putin joins board of peace

President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to participate in the "Board of Peace," a new initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts, including the situation in Gaza. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump described the board as the "greatest......

Russia and China criticize NATO's emerging Greenland framework

President Donald Trump this week dropped threats of forceful acquisition of Greenland, prompting sharply contrasting responses from Russia and China to a new NATO Arctic framework. Moscow displayed a mix of glee and strategic concern, while Beijing dismissed claims portraying it as a threat to the Danish territory. The Trump administration......

United States, Ukraine, and Russia launch first trilateral talks in UAE

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are convening their inaugural trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi today, Friday, January 23, 2026, marking a potential turning point in efforts to resolve the protracted Ukraine conflict. These two-day discussions, centered on security concerns, represent the first time representatives from all three......

Uk and Denmark meet after Trump drops Greenland tariff threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Chequers on Thursday, in the first high-level talks between the two nations since US President Donald Trump abruptly withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on European allies resisting his ambitions over Greenland. The meeting came less than 24 hours after......

Poland accuses Putin of war crimes as US envoy travels to Moscow

Poland’s foreign minister has sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of committing war crimes as a senior US envoy prepares to travel to Moscow for talks with the Kremlin. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski denounced Russia’s continued attacks on civilian......

Zelensky travels to Davos Economic Forum amid scheduled Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to the Davos Economic Forum, according to an announcement by the Ukrainian presidency on Thursday morning. No details were provided regarding a potential meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelensky’s advisor, Dmytro Lytvyn, confirmed to reporters that the president is traveling......

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