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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 deploys carrier group to Middle East amid Iran tensions

President Donald Trump issued repeated threats of military action against Iran this week over the regime's violent suppression of antigovernment protests, stating the United States stood "fully ready to act" before tempering his stance upon claiming assurances that the killings had ceased. This rhetorical escalation coincided......

Putin offers mediation amid Iran crisis as Gulf allies urge Trump restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin positioned Russia as a potential bridge......

Saudi Arabia warns UAE at UN that threats cross a red line

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Nations delivered a firm warning to the Security Council, stating that any threat to the kingdom's national security represents a "red line" that will be addressed and neutralized. Abdulaziz Alwasil's remarks followed weeks of escalating friction between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over......

White House says Iran halted 800 planned executions amid diplomatic pressure

The White House stated on Thursday that Iran has suspended approximately 800 executions of protesters that were reportedly scheduled for Wednesday, following intense diplomatic efforts by Gulf allies aimed at preventing a further escalation of tensions. Speaking at a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the Iranian......

Iran's justice chief demands swift executions amid deadly protests

Iran's judicial leader has called for accelerated trials and executions of protesters as antigovernment demonstrations sweep the country, claiming at least 2,615 lives according to human rights monitors. This marks the bloodiest political violence in the Islamic Republic's 47-year history, drawing parallels to the turmoil of the 1979......

United States pulls personnel from key Middle East base amid Iran threats

The United States has begun withdrawing military personnel from critical bases in the Middle East as a precautionary step amid escalating tensions with Iran. Tehran has warned that it would strike American facilities if Washington initiates an attack, prompting this repositioning of forces. A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that personnel......

WAM Morocco debuts to drive Africa’s industrial transformation

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) is set to debut in Casablanca from January 20 to 22, marking a significant milestone as the region’s first Industry 4.0-focused platform. Dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation, and supply-chain transformation,......

Dakar 2026: Loeb finishes sixth on the stage and holds his overall position

French driver Sébastien Loeb finished sixth on Sunday in the seventh car stage of the Dakar Rally 2026, maintaining his position in the overall standings after a demanding day in the Saudi desert. The stage, contested between Riyadh and Wadi Ad-Dawasir, was dominated by Ford and Toyota, with Sweden’s Mattias Ekström claiming......

Real Madrid edges Atletico 2-1 to reach Clasico final

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing a Clasico final against Barcelona on Sunday. Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a free kick just 76 seconds in the fastest goal in Spanish Super Cup history before Rodrygo added a second in the 55th minute. Alexander Sorloth pulled one back for Atletico......

Saudi-led coalition strikes as southern separatist leader goes into hiding

The Saudi-led coalition carried out a series of air strikes on Wednesday in southern Yemen, targeting areas linked to the leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), who is reportedly in hiding following his removal from office and accusations of treason. According to local officials, more than fifteen strikes hit the province of Dhale,......

Oil falls to four year low as global glut deepens

Oil prices have dropped to their lowest level in nearly four years, with Brent trading around 61 dollars a barrel on 6 January 2026, capping a historic slide driven by one of the largest supply surpluses in two decades. The December 2025 monthly average of 63 dollars a barrel was the weakest since early 2021, while the full year average of......

Morocco named among potential buyers of the next-generation M1E3 abrams tank

Morocco has emerged as one of the countries under consideration for the possible acquisition of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, according to a recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS). The mention places the North African kingdom among a limited group of trusted allies potentially eligible for access......

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