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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits remote area near Alaska-Canada border

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck a sparsely populated region near the border between Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory on Saturday. Despite the quake’s strength, authorities reported no injuries, structural damage, or tsunami warnings. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicenter......

Erdogan urges Maduro to keep dialogue open with Washington

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan encouraged his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro to maintain open communication with the United States during a phone call on Saturday, amid rising tensions and uncertainty over potential U.S. military actions in the Caribbean. According to a statement......

Trump receives inaugural FIFA peace award amid controversy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Award during the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C., an honor established to recognize individuals who unite people and inspire future generations. The ceremony marked the official draw for the tournament,......

Syrian president warns Israeli demands for demilitarization endanger the South

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Charaa has warned that Israel’s insistence on establishing a demilitarized zone in southern Syria could place the country in a “serious and dangerous position.” Speaking at a conference in Doha, al-Charaa emphasized that Syria continues to uphold the......

Germany criticizes US security strategy over claims about Europe

Germany has strongly rejected the latest US National Security Strategy, which accuses European countries of restricting free speech and limiting political opposition. The document, issued by the Trump administration, portrays Europe as facing deep structural challenges, including what it describes as......

Trump appoints new architect to lead expansive White House ballroom project

US President Donald Trump has selected a new architectural firm to guide the construction of a major ballroom addition to the White House, following reports of internal disagreements over the scale of the project. Shalom Baranes Associates will assume primary responsibility for the design, while the......

Supreme court restores Texas voting map favoring Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial Texas congressional map designed to strengthen Republican prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. The decision, issued Thursday by the court’s conservative majority, reverses a lower court ruling that found the map likely violated constitutional......

Trump administration shortens work permit duration for immigrants

The Trump administration announced on Thursday a significant reduction in the maximum validity of work permits for several categories of immigrants, broadening a series of measures introduced after last week’s fatal attack in Washington, which authorities attribute to an Afghan national. According......

Netanyahu says he will visit New York despite mayor-elect Mamdani’s threat to arrest him

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will “of course” visit New York City, despite newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani’s declaration that he would order Netanyahu’s arrest. The remarks came during a remote interview at the New York Times......

Royal Air Maroc launches first direct flight between Casablanca and Los Angeles

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Los Angeles, starting on June 7, 2026. This marks the first direct link between Africa and the U.S. Pacific coast, cutting travel time to approximately 12 hours. The service will be operated three times per......

Ilhan Omar condemns Trump after remarks targeting Somali immigrants

United States Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has strongly criticized President Donald Trump after he launched a new series of verbal attacks against her and Somali immigrants living in Minnesota. The president’s comments, made during a cabinet meeting earlier this week, included calling Somali newcomers......

Trump says Putin “Wants to End the War” in Ukraine after envoy’s meeting in Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin “wants to end the war” in Ukraine, following what he described as a “very good meeting” in Moscow between the Russian leader and Trump’s personal envoy, Steve Witkoff. The businessman, accompanied by Trump’s......

US private sector loses 32,000 jobs in November, defying expectations

The US private sector shed 32,000 jobs in November, according to the latest ADP/Stanford Lab survey, surprising markets that had anticipated net job gains. Job losses were primarily concentrated in the industrial sector and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Analysts had expected a modest......

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