Breaking 14:40 Taiwan president affirms 'rock solid' US ties after Trump-Xi call 13:50 Global tech stocks lose $830 billion amid AI disruption fears 13:48 Morocco positions itself as a vital global hub for strategic minerals 12:50 Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks 11:50 Ukraine and Russia hold second day of US-mediated peace talks 11:20 Scientists observe virtual particles turning into real matter 10:00 Taiwan says cooperation with the United States will remain unchanged despite China’s warning 09:50 Rare polar vortex collapse triggers prolonged Arctic cold across US and Europe 09:35 Nostalgia trend takes social media back to 2016 09:20 Iranian news agency releases images of US bases amid Gulf tensions 09:16 Morocco strengthens UN ties through peacekeeping dialogue 08:20 Melania Trump confirms ongoing talks with Putin's team on Ukrainian children 07:50 Gold prices fall after Trump-Xi call eases global tensions 07:00 Trump intensifies attacks on the US electoral system ahead of midterms 18:20 Iran seeks to reshape nuclear talks amid Gulf provocations 17:50 Xi holds calls with Putin and Trump ahead of nuclear treaty expiry 17:30 US diplomatic mission in Morocco resumes normal operations 17:20 Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions and US-India trade deal 16:50 Russia reaffirms offer to process Iran's enriched uranium 16:30 Chevron signs preliminary offshore exploration deal linked to Syria 16:00 Xi Jinping holds phone talks with Donald Trump 15:20 Musk becomes first person worth $800 billion after SpaceX-xAI merger 14:50 Volvo CEO predicts EVs cheaper than gas cars by 2030

Fuel prices rise again in Morocco as diesel and gasoline costs increase

After a brief period of decline, fuel prices in Morocco have resumed their upward trend at the beginning of February. Diesel prices increased by approximately 35 centimes per liter, while unleaded gasoline rose by nearly 11 centimes per liter at retail stations starting Sunday, February 1. These adjustments reflect routine periodic updates......

Rafah crossing in Gaza reopens with severe restrictions

Israel partially reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing only residents of the Gaza Strip to pass under strict conditions, officials reported. The crossing, the only direct link between Gaza and the outside world that does not pass through Israel, had been closed since May 2024 except for a brief limited reopening......

New winter storm hits the United States

A new winter storm swept across the United States on Saturday, bringing rare snowfall to parts of the southeastern coastline and an intense Arctic cold wave expected to reach as far south as Florida, according to US weather services. The event comes barely a week after a powerful snowstorm disrupted travel across large parts of the country,......

Iran labels European armies “terrorist” in retaliation for EU measures

Iran announced on Sunday that it now considers European armed forces to be “terrorist groups,” in response to the European Union’s decision to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of terrorist organizations. The declaration was made by Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher......

Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with US immigration agency ICE

French digital services group Capgemini announced on Sunday that it has decided to sell a subsidiary providing services to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), following growing criticism over its involvement with the controversial federal body. The company said the decision was driven by legal and operational constraints......

Trump says Iran is “talking to us” amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is currently engaged in discussions with the United States, without providing details, as Tehran appears to favor diplomatic engagement amid growing concerns over possible military action. Speaking to a journalist aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that talks were ongoing but stressed......

Majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister despite Trump warnings

Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance, which holds a majority in parliament, has confirmed its support for former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to return to office, defying strong objections from former US president Donald Trump. Al-Maliki, a dominant figure in Iraqi politics for more than a decade, previously served two terms as prime......

European stocks set for longest monthly winning streak since 2021

European stocks climbed on Friday, capping off their strongest January rally in years as robust earnings from Adidas and Swatch bolstered investor confidence amid lingering concerns over geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade policies. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose in early trading and headed toward a monthly gain of about 2.6 percent,......

Airbus defense chief warns European bureaucracy hampers space ambitions

Europe's leading aerospace firms, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, are advancing plans to merge their space divisions into a single powerhouse entity, aiming to challenge US dominance and address a widening capability gap. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2025 to form this unified venture, which would employ around......

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump has selected Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the U.S. central bank. The announcement, shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, underscores his belief that Warsh possesses exceptional qualifications and will rank among the institution's top leaders. Warsh served......

Iran deploys 1,000 combat drones amid US naval buildup in Middle East

Iran's military chief vowed a crushing retaliation against any aggression Thursday, as a formidable US naval presence positioned itself in the Middle East. Tehran announced the integration of 1,000 strategic drones into its combat units across all army branches, alongside planned live-fire naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz on February......

Lunar New Year 2026 ushers in Year of the Fire Horse

Cities worldwide kick off celebrations for the Year of the Fire Horse as Lunar New Year 2026 begins officially on January 28, with festivities spanning Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America over the coming weeks. The Fire Horse, last seen in 1966, returns after 60 years, promising astrologers a time of transformation, ambition, and momentum.......

Google opens AI world generator Project Genie to subscribers

Google DeepMind has launched public access to Project Genie, an experimental AI tool that lets users create and navigate interactive 3D environments from text prompts or images. Available since Thursday to U.S. subscribers of Google AI Ultra aged 18 and older, it marks the first real-world rollout of technology powered by Genie 3, the company's......

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