Libya Energy & Economic Summit signals investor surge
Libya stands at the threshold of rapid energy expansion, fueled by surging investor confidence, fresh licensing rounds and bolstered international alliances. The 2026 Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) captured this shift vividly, with high-stakes roundtables featuring the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. These sessions......
France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact
France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its reactor technologies in Sweden. Signed......
Gold and silver prices plunge after Warsh's Fed nomination
A massive sell-off swept global commodity markets on February 2, 2026, hammering gold, silver, oil, and industrial metals as investors reacted to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The rout rippled through stock markets worldwide, with Asian exchanges suffering the steepest drops amid......
Russia unleashes largest 2026 airstrike on Ukraine's energy grid
Russia launched its biggest aerial assault of 2026 against Ukraine overnight from Monday to Tuesday, deploying around 450 drones and 71 missiles. The barrage targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas across at least six regions, cutting heating to over 1,100 buildings in Kyiv amid temperatures dropping to -25°C. This attack......
Envision Energy and ACWA Power forge seven-year green energy pact
Envision Energy, a frontrunner in sustainable technology, has signed a seven-year Framework Agreement with ACWA Power, the world's top private desalination firm and a key player in energy shifts toward renewables and green hydrogen. The deal sets the stage for joint ventures in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and expanding markets in Central......
Draghi warns EU needs true federation or faces decline
Mario Draghi, former Italian prime minister, delivered a stark warning during a ceremony at KU Leuven University in Belgium, where he received an honorary doctorate. Europe risks becoming "subordinate, divided, and deindustrialized" unless it evolves from a loose confederation into a genuine federation. This candid assessment from......
Italian car sales rise as France hits 15-year January low
Italy's new car registrations bucked the European trend in January 2026, climbing 6.2 percent year-on-year to around 142,000 vehicles, according to transport ministry data. This uptick offers relief after a 2.1 percent decline across 2025, when total sales settled at roughly 1.56 million units. Stellantis led the charge with an 11 percent......
Epstein files reveal 2017 pandemic talks involving Bill Gates
Recently released U.S. Justice Department files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have sparked intense online debate after uncovering draft emails from 2017. These messages, penned by Epstein and directed toward Bill Gates, outline a proposed project named BGC3 focused on pandemic simulations, virus tracking systems, and strategies for......
Belgium to host world's first solar hydrogen park in 2026
A consortium of four specialized companies has unveiled plans for the world's inaugural solar hydrogen park in Wallonia, Belgium, a pivotal step toward commercializing large-scale green hydrogen production. Slated to launch operations in 2026, the facility will leverage Solhyd's innovative solar hydrogen modules, originally developed......
Morocco recognized as a leading tourist destination in Spain
The Kingdom of Morocco has strengthened its status as a major tourist destination in Europe, following two prestigious awards granted by Spanish tourism organizations. These accolades highlight the effectiveness of Morocco's strategic efforts to capture the Spanish market, which is vital to the country's tourism growth. The Moroccan......
Caltech unveils enzyme-powered bubble robots for tumor targeting
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Southern California have pioneered microscopic bubble-shaped robots that autonomously seek out tumors and deliver anticancer drugs, marking a significant leap in practical medical microrobotics. Led by Wei Gao, a professor of medical engineering at Caltech, the research......
Former Iranian leaders publicly break with regime over protest crackdown
Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have expectations, and we must address them with......
NATO chief Rutte visits Kyiv after massive Russian aerial assault
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on February 3, meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just hours after Russia unleashed one of its largest aerial barrages in months. The assault involved 450 drones and over 60 missiles overnight, targeting energy infrastructure in what Kyiv called a deliberate strike amid freezing......
Morocco halts $1 billion Mediterranean LNG import project
His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over a recent meeting where the palace confirmed the Nador West Med port remains on track for service in the fourth quarter of 2026. Morocco has indefinitely frozen its ambitious plan to build a liquefied natural gas import hub at the Nador West Med port on its Mediterranean coast, dealing a setback to......
Asian markets soar on RBA rate hike and US-India trade deal
Asian stock markets surged Tuesday as investors welcomed two key developments boosting economic outlooks: Australia's central bank raising interest rates for the first time in two years and a fresh US-India trade agreement. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped over 3%, hitting record highs. South Korea's Kospi soared 5%, triggering a buying......