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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......

Japan signals possible yen intervention after ruling party landslide

Japan’s finance minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to intervene in currency markets if needed, signaling potential action to stem yen weakness following the ruling party’s decisive election victory. Speaking on Sunday, Katayama said authorities would seek dialogue with financial markets “on Monday in......

Musk says SpaceX now targets building a lunar city within decade

Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its top priority to building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, a goal he believes could be achieved in less than 10 years, marking a sharp turn from the company’s long-standing focus on Mars. The announcement, made in a post on X, comes amid a broader restructuring across Musk’s business empire. Musk......

Hong Kong jails media tycoon Jimmy Lai under security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to a total of 20 years in prison under the national security law imposed by Beijing, the harshest punishment handed down since the legislation came into force. The ruling has intensified global criticism and deepened concerns about the erosion of press freedom in the former......

US and Canada congratulate Japan’s Takaichi on historic election victory

The United States and Canada have extended their congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her party’s decisive victory in the recent general election, widely described as historic in postwar Japan. Senior US officials praised the scale of the Liberal Democratic Party’s success, which secured a dominant......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

United States arrests key suspect linked to 2012 Benghazi attack

The United States has announced the arrest of a man described as a key participant in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, an assault that claimed the lives of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other American personnel. US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the suspect, identified as Zoubayr al-Bakouch,......

Pentagon area pizza shops see surge in orders

Pizza restaurants near the Pentagon have reported a sharp increase in order activity over recent days, according to data from Pentagon Pizza Watch. District Pizza Palace, located about a mile from the Pentagon, has experienced a remarkable 250% rise in orders. We, The Pizza, another nearby restaurant, saw a 149% increase, while Extreme Pizza,......

Italy refuses to join Trump’s “Board of Peace” over constitutional limits

Italy has officially ruled out participation in US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Board of Peace,” citing constitutional constraints that prevent the country from joining an organization where decision-making is dominated by a single leader. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani explained that Article 11 of the Italian......

Netanyahu and Trump to discuss Iran nuclear talks in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday for talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes shortly after indirect discussions between the United States and Iran were held......

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