Breaking 11:31 Israel and Iran strikes push Lebanon closer to wider regional war 11:26 Middle East evacuations deepen as iran tensions rise 11:14 Israeli strikes target Iran’s top leadership in Tehran 11:02 Global leaders urge restraint after US and Israeli strikes on Iran trigger regional backlash 10:50 UAE on high alert as regional tensions disrupt airspace 10:40 US embassies across Middle East tell Americans to shelter in place after Iranian missile strikes 10:20 US mission in UAE urges Americans to shelter in place amid regional hostilities 09:20 China expands arms support to Iran amid U.S. military buildup 08:50 Bahrain urges residents to seek shelter after Manama blasts 08:20 Explosions reported in Manama after Iran strikes US Fifth Fleet base 07:50 Six planets to align in weekend sky event 07:20 Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk after AI guardrail clash 07:00 Bitcoin falls below $64,000 after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran 18:00 NASA adds test mission to Artemis program ahead of astronaut moon landing 16:00 Firms expand currency hedging as global volatility rises 15:42 Canada urges citizens to leave Iran as regional tensions escalate 15:20 ClassPass claims $3.1 billion milestone as Playlist EGYM merger reshapes fitness tech 15:00 China urges banks to reduce US Treasury exposure as Western allies boost purchases 14:40 Amazon and global investors pour $110 billion into OpenAI 14:20 Dollar gains momentum as Fed turns hawkish and Iran tensions flare 13:50 Bezos AI lab plans massive industrial acquisition push 13:37 Gold prices stay above $5,000 as ETF and retail demand surge 13:20 Audi reshuffles global leadership as part of strategic reorganization 12:00 Silver rises above $90 as tariffs and Middle East tensions trigger safe-haven demand 11:40 Bungie launches open beta for Marathon ahead of full release

12,000 year old elk hide in Oregon may be oldest sewn garment

Archaeologists have identified what may be the world’s oldest known sewn animal hide among a collection of Ice Age artifacts recovered from caves in central Oregon, offering rare material evidence of advanced clothing techniques used by early communities to endure extreme cold. The findings, published February 4 in the journal Science......

US secretly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran

The Trump administration quietly delivered about 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran following a deadly government crackdown on nationwide protests last month, marking the first time Washington has directly supplied the technology to the country, according to US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. The move was intended......

Venezuelan interim president vows to hold free elections amid political uncertainty

Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the presidency of Venezuela after the U.S. capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in January, has pledged to organize “free and fair” elections in the country, according to an interview aired by the U.S. The broadcast included a translation of her comments in which she said she is......

Gold plunges as strong US jobs data rattle markets

Gold tumbled sharply and silver posted one of its steepest daily losses in months after stronger than expected US employment data dampened hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, triggering heavy selling across precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday, at one point sliding as much as......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing it as a multi-domain effort designed to......

Legal chief of Goldman Sachs resigns amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein ties

The chief legal officer of Goldman Sachs has announced her resignation following renewed public scrutiny over her past professional relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Wall Street bank confirmed that Kathryn Ruemmler will step down from her role at the end of June. Her decision comes after newly released documents......

Asian stocks hit records as Nikkei tops 58000

Asian equity markets climbed to fresh highs on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 breaking above the 58,000 mark for the first time, as investors looked past stronger than expected United States jobs data and focused on signs of economic resilience. The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 0.4 percent to a record level, extending its gains this......

Iranian TV director fired after on-air anti-Khamenei slip

Iran’s state television announced the dismissal of a regional channel director after a journalist inadvertently uttered an anti–Supreme Leader slogan on air, which he later described as a “slip of the tongue.” The incident occurred during Wednesday’s coverage of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in American diplomatic history, noting that......

Mexico sends over 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba amid economic crisis

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying over 800 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Havana on Thursday, delivering food and essential supplies to Cuba as the island faces a severe economic crisis intensified by U.S. pressures. The vessels, ARM Papaloapan and ARM Isla Holbox, were dispatched under the initiative of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.......

World Monuments Fund commits $7 million to global heritage sites

The World Monuments Fund announced a $7 million commitment to support 21 heritage preservation projects set to begin in 2026, expanding efforts to protect cultural landmarks threatened by climate change, natural disasters and the loss of traditional knowledge. The funding targets sites included on the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, the......

Sabri Al-Hou to "Walaw": Madrid meeting gives strong momentum to resolve Moroccan Sahara dispute

Sabri Al-Hou, a lawyer and expert in international law, migration, and the Moroccan Sahara issue, described the recent Madrid meeting at the U.S. embassy as a “major push toward resolving the Sahara dispute.” Speaking to the Walaw news platform, Al-Hou explained that, given the nature of the participants, the meeting falls under......

EU identifies two training sites in Ukraine for troop instruction

The European Union has identified two military training centers in western Ukraine where European forces could train Ukrainian troops on their own soil as part of potential security guarantees under a future peace agreement. The move signals a concrete step toward deeper military cooperation between Brussels and Kyiv. EU foreign policy chief......

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