German defense minister demands Trump apology over NATO comments
President Donald Trump's claim that NATO allies "stayed a bit back, a bit off the front lines" during the Afghanistan war has drawn sharp rebukes from European leaders, military veterans, and NATO royals. Trump made the remarks in a Thursday Fox Business Network interview at the Davos World Economic Forum, asserting the United......
Winter storm leaves ten dead, disrupts life across the US
A massive winter storm has swept across the United States, leaving at least ten people dead and causing widespread disruptions. The storm, which has stretched over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to New England, has brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain, affecting millions and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Ice and snow have snapped......
US secretary Rubio warns Iraq against Iran-backed government
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning to Iraq against forming a government under Iranian influence, as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki positions himself for a return to power after a decade away. In a Sunday phone call with outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Soudani, Rubio stressed that an Iran-controlled......
Morocco's dams reach 52.6% capacity amid ongoing water recovery efforts
Morocco's network of dams has achieved an overall fill rate of 52.6 percent as of Monday, January 26, 2026, holding approximately 8.8 billion cubic meters of water from total available resources. This milestone reflects a robust rebound driven by recent heavy rains following prolonged drought years that had pushed levels below 30 percent......
Gold surpasses $5,000 for the first time amid dollar weakness
Gold prices shattered the $5,000 barrier for the first time on Monday, soaring to a record high above $5,100 per ounce as investors flocked to safe-haven assets. This surge unfolded against a backdrop of a weakening US dollar and mounting speculation about a potential joint intervention by the United States and Japan to bolster the yen. Spot......
Moroccan and Senegalese leaders bolster bilateral cooperation
The Moroccan Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, met with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Rabat on January 26, 2026, to discuss strengthening ties between the two nations. The meeting coincided with the 15th session of the Morocco-Senegal Joint Cooperation Commission, part of a working visit by the Senegalese leader. Key officials,......
Canada has no intent to pursue free trade with China, Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Sunday that Canada holds no intention of seeking a free trade deal with China, rebuffing President Donald Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Ottawa inks a broader trade pact with Beijing. "We have no intention of doing so with China or any other non-market economy,"......
Top Chinese general probed for alleged nuclear leak to US
China's highest-ranking general faces accusations of leaking sensitive nuclear arsenal information to the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal, in what analysts call the most sweeping military purge in modern Chinese history. General Zhang Youxia, 75, first vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and long seen......
Zelensky says US security guarantees document ready for signing
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday that a U.S. document outlining security guarantees for Ukraine stands fully prepared, awaiting Washington's confirmation on date and location for signature, a potentially pivotal step toward ending Russia's nearly four-year invasion. "For us, security guarantees primarily mean guarantees......
Android dominates Arab smartphone markets amid economic divides
Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence underscores the influence of economic......
World map reveals countries lacking rivers, forests or armies
A fascinating world map highlights nations that stand out for their absence of permanent rivers, natural forests, or standing armies, challenging common assumptions about global geography and national defense. These countries, often small islands or arid expanses, have adapted uniquely to their environmental and strategic realities. Nations......
France delivers long-range strike drones to Ukraine for first time
French drone maker EOS Technologie has delivered several Rodeur 330 strike drones to Ukraine, the company confirmed this week, marking the battlefield debut of this long-range loitering munition capable of hitting targets up to 500 kilometers away. First revealed by France 24, the shipment opens a new phase in deepening Franco-Ukrainian defense......
Morocco hosts Davis Cup showdown against Colombia after two-decade hiatus
After more than two decades, the Davis Cup is making a historic return to Casablanca, reigniting Morocco’s passion for international tennis. The Moroccan national team will face Colombia in a high-stakes playoff match for promotion to the World Group I. This highly anticipated event will take place on February 7 and 8 at the iconic USM......
US dollar hits four-month low amid political turmoil flight
The U.S. dollar index plunged to 97, its lowest in four months, on Monday as speculation mounted over potential joint U.S.-Japanese currency intervention and investors shed dollar-denominated assets amid lingering uncertainty from the Trump administration. The greenback's drop extended a rough week, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index......
Trump's Greenland push blindsides allies and own team
President Trump's push to acquire Greenland has strained transatlantic ties and exposed a pattern of foreign policy moves bypassing traditional diplomatic channels, catching both allies and top U.S. officials in his administration off guard. Reuters reports that when U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic officials met in Nuuk last month, no talk......