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Number of airports reflects a country’s geography and connectivity needs

The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab world, Algeria leads with 95 airports,......

Four-year-old girl dies of flu in the U.S.; mother urges parents to vaccinate children

A tragic case in Utah, United States, has highlighted the dangers of seasonal influenza after 4-year-old Ellie Rudd died from flu-related complications on January 6, 2026. The family had experienced widespread illness over the holiday season, with all members — including a 14-month-old sibling and the father — contracting the flu. Ellie......

South Korea says Trump’s chip tariffs will have limited impact

South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has stated that the latest U.S. semiconductor tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are expected to have a “limited” effect on Korean chipmakers. The initial tariffs focus on certain advanced chips from U.S. companies such as NVIDIA and AMD, while key memory chips, which represent......

Trump escalates pressure on Europe with tariff threats over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified diplomatic tensions with several European nations by threatening to impose escalating tariffs tied to his controversial push for greater American influence — or even control — over the Arctic territory of Greenland. In a recent public message, Trump announced that starting February 1,......

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......

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