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EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Chiker to Walaw: “The Sahara file is entering a phase of concrete implementation”

The meeting recently held in Madrid under U.S. sponsorship, dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, has reignited speculation about the future of the political process. To analyze the stakes of this diplomatic sequence, Walaw spoke with Mohamed Chiker, PhD and researcher in political science. —......

Epstein documents trigger wave of political resignations across Europe

Ten days after the United States Justice Department released more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, European governments are facing a deepening political crisis, while U.S. authorities have signaled they do not intend to pursue further prosecutions. Resignations mounted rapidly over the weekend. On Sunday, Norway’s......

Trump criticizes Team USA skier over political remarks

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized American freestyle skier Hunter Hess following comments the athlete made about the political climate in the United States during the Milano Cortina Winter Games in Italy. The remarks have sparked a broader debate over the role of political expression by athletes competing under the national......

Four civilians, including a child, killed in Russian night attacks in Ukraine

At least four civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, were killed in overnight Russian airstrikes across various regions of Ukraine, local authorities reported on Monday. In the southern port city of Odessa, hit by drone attacks, rescuers were seen performing CPR under the light of portable lamps amid burning, damaged buildings. Ukrainian......

Trump announces anticipated visit of China's Xi to the US later this year

US President Donald Trump has announced that he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States toward the end of 2026. The announcement follows a recent comprehensive conversation between the two leaders covering trade, Taiwan, Russia's war in Ukraine, and developments in Iran. Trump indicated that he himself will travel......

Musk says Tesla Semi mass production is set for 2026

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said the company will begin large-scale manufacturing of its long-delayed Semi electric truck in 2026, reviving a commercial vehicle project that has struggled to move beyond limited production since its debut in 2017. Writing on the social media platform X, Musk said the Class 8 electric truck will enter mass......

China urges banks to curb US Treasury exposure over risk concerns

Chinese regulators have quietly instructed domestic financial institutions to limit their exposure to US government debt, citing concerns over concentration risk and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter. The move, first reported by Bloomberg, marks the latest step in Beijing’s long-running effort to reduce......

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi faces war crimes trial

Hashim Thaçi, former president of Kosovo and former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK), has entered the final phase of his war crimes trial in The Hague. Thaçi, 57, is a central figure in Kosovo’s modern history, widely celebrated domestically for his role in the 1998–1999 conflict against Serbian forces. The......

Prince William begins three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia

Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic At-Turaif site. During his stay, William......

Michelangelo drawing sells for $27.2 million, shattering auction record

A small red chalk sketch depicting a foot by Michelangelo sold for $27.2 million at Christie’s in New York on February 5, 2026, setting a new auction record for any work by the Renaissance master and fetching more than 13 times its presale estimate. The 13-centimeter drawing, titled Study for a foot of the Libyan Sibyl (recto); Study......

In Riyadh, Loudiyi highlights Morocco–US defense partnership at World Defense Show

Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, is taking part in the 2026 World Defense Show, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Saudi authorities and the supervision of the General Authority for Military Industries. On the sidelines of the international exhibition,......

Epstein abuse survivors air Super Bowl ad demanding justice department transparency

On Super Bowl Sunday, survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein aired an emotional public service advertisement urging U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining federal investigation records related to the late convicted sex offender. The message directly challenged President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting......

French navy seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Atlantic operation

The French navy has carried out a major drug interception in the Atlantic Ocean, seizing around 1.4 tons of cocaine during a maritime operation conducted in international waters. According to official sources, the operation targeted a fishing vessel sailing from South America. Following the interception, the individuals involved were handed......

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