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A mural backed by Elon Musk honoring a Ukrainian refugee sparks debate in the United States

A large mural dedicated to a young Ukrainian refugee killed in the United States has ignited controversy in New York, after it emerged that the project was partially financed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. While supporters describe the artwork as a tribute to a tragic victim, critics argue it has become a politically charged symbol. The......

China-led digital currency network hits $55 billion in transactions

The China-led mBridge digital currency platform has processed over $55 billion in cross-border transactions, according to a fresh Atlantic Council report. This marks a 2,500-fold increase in volume since the project's 2022 launch, highlighting surging momentum for alternatives to dollar-dependent payment systems. This prototype platform......

United States warns Iran of military action at UN Security Council

The United States called an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Thursday to address Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz cautioning that President Donald Trump has made clear all options remain on the table to halt the massacre. The meeting exposed sharp divisions among Council......

Iran’s Supreme Leader vows to crush dissent and blames U.S. president for protest deaths

Iran’s Supreme Leader declared that authorities must firmly confront what he described as “rebellious forces,” holding the U.S. president responsible for the casualties linked to recent nationwide protests against the government. Speaking during a religious gathering, he emphasized that Iran would not tolerate domestic or......

María Corina Machado vows to lead Venezuela despite Trump's backing of Rodríguez

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, insists she will become her nation's first female president when the time is right, undeterred by the Trump administration's preference for interim leader Delcy Rodríguez. Speaking at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Machado emphasized her enduring mandate......

Ukrainian negotiators arrive in the U.S. for peace talks

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, aiming to advance efforts to end nearly four years of conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled in Miami, come amid ongoing Russian missile strikes and severe winter power outages across Ukraine. Several critical issues......

Ukraine receives critical air defense missiles amid stock depletion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a significant shipment of air defense missiles arrived in the country, ending a dire shortage that left multiple defense systems inoperable. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv on January 16 with Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelensky openly detailed how several systems had run......

Moroccan handicraft exports rise 11% in 2025

Moroccan handicraft exports continued their upward trend in 2025, recording an 11% increase and reaching a total turnover of over 1.23 billion dirhams, according to the State Secretariat for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Traditional clothing saw the strongest growth, rising 75% and increasing its share of total exports from......

'28 Years later: The Bone Temple' sparks controversy over brutal torture scene

The latest installment in the zombie horror franchise, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," directed by Nia DaCosta and hitting theaters today, has ignited debate with one of its most disturbing sequences yet. In a prolonged barn scene, members of a sinister cult known as the Jimmies flay their living victims alive, framing the act......

EU urges Airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid rising tensions

The European Union’s aviation safety agency (EASA) has issued a warning to airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to heightened military tensions and the risk of potential U.S. strikes. In its safety bulletin, EASA advised airlines not to operate in Iranian airspace at any altitude, citing the current security situation and the Iranian......

EU-Mercosur trade deal to be signed in Paraguay today

The long-awaited trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is set to be officially signed today in Paraguay, marking the culmination of over 25 years of negotiations. The deal aims to create one of the world’s largest free-trade zones, covering more than 700 million consumers and representing around 30% of global......

Russia mocks Europe's Greenland response amid US tensions

Russian officials have unleashed sharp ridicule against Europe's military moves in Greenland, with former President Dmitri Medvedev delivering particularly blunt jabs. He suggested on social media that European leaders would panic and abandon the territory rather than confront the United States over its ambitions. The taunts coincide......

Trump offers to mediate Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has proposed to intervene as a mediator in the long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the use of Nile River waters. The issue has remained a major source of tension in northeastern Africa for more than a decade. In a message addressed to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi,......

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