NATO commander warns of growing Russia-China patrols in Arctic
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO has raised serious concerns over the deepening military cooperation among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea in the Arctic, framing the region as a critical new theater in the strategic rivalry between authoritarian powers and the West. Speaking at a security conference in Sälen, Sweden,......
Trump shares altered image claiming Venezuela presidency
President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy by posting a doctored image on Truth Social, portraying himself as Venezuela's interim president. The graphic, styled like a Wikipedia profile, lists him as holding the office since January 2026, alongside his roles as the 45th and 47th U.S. president. It also names Vice President J.D. Vance......
Alphabet stock hits record high near $331
Alphabet's stock soared to an intraday peak of $331.48 on January 9, 2026, fueled by surging investor confidence in the Google parent's artificial intelligence prowess. The shares closed at $329.14 that Thursday, building on prior gains that saw the stock touch $330.54 following a key analyst upgrade. This milestone came a day after......
Sheinbaum seeks tighter US ties after Trump's cartel strike threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum directed her foreign minister on Friday to bolster security coordination with the United States, responding to President Donald Trump's threats of ground military strikes against drug cartels operating in Mexico. Speaking at her morning press conference in Acapulco, Sheinbaum said she instructed Foreign......
Silver surges past $79 amid China's export curbs
Silver prices climbed above $79 per ounce on Friday, recovering from a sharp midweek pullback as traders grapple with tightening global supply pressures from new Chinese export restrictions that took effect on January 1. The white metal traded around $79.79 per ounce as of January 10, 2026, reflecting a staggering more than 150% gain over......
EU backs Denmark as Trump escalates Greenland takeover threats
European leaders rallied firmly behind Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland this week after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats to seize the Arctic territory, stating the United States would "do something about Greenland, whether they like it or not." European Council President Antonio Costa declared on January 7 that......
Venezuela rejects Trump's claims to control its oil production
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez sharply dismissed President Donald Trump's assertion that Washington would oversee the country's oil output and revenues, accusing the United States of pursuing "energy greed" amid American forces' seizure of a tanker in the Caribbean. Addressing Venezuela's National......
Trump advisors meet Putin envoy in Paris on Ukraine peace plan
Trump advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Paris on January 7 to discuss the US peace plan for Ukraine, a pivotal step in efforts to halt a war now entering its fourth year. First reported by the French daily Le Monde, the encounter came a day after the Volunteers Coalition summit, where Ukraine and......
Zelensky awaits Russian response to US-backed peace plan by late January
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he expects Russia to reply to a US-supported peace proposal by the end of January, as Kyiv and Washington intensify diplomatic pushes to end nearly four years of conflict. In a phone interview with Bloomberg, Zelensky disclosed that Ukraine has shared its territorial proposals with US representatives,......
Ukrainian drone strike ignites oil depot fire in Russia's Volgograd region
A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a blaze at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd Oblast on Saturday, representing the latest escalation in Kyiv's sustained campaign against Moscow's energy infrastructure. Regional governor Andrei Bocharov confirmed that debris from a downed drone ignited the fire at a facility in the Oktyabrsky......
Venezuela's $10 billion debt to China hinders Trump's oil plans
President Donald Trump's pledge to seize control of Venezuela's oil reserves faces a significant roadblock: China's substantial financial and energy stakes in the South American nation. These interests create a diplomatic minefield as Trump navigates delicate trade relations with Beijing ahead of a planned April visit. China holds......
United Kingdom starts production of Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drones
The United Kingdom has kicked off production of Ukraine's advanced Octopus interceptor drones this January, with deliveries set to begin next month as part of a broadened defense partnership aimed at countering Russia's relentless aerial bombardment campaign. On January 8 in Kiev, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense......
Super-heavy rockets promise cheaper space telescopes
Recent triumphs by SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn rockets have ignited optimism among astronomers for an accelerated rollout of affordable next-generation space telescopes. These milestones could fill a looming gap in orbital observations years ahead of schedule, as NASA grapples with a projected decade-long wait until......
Russia fires hypersonic missile near Polish border
Russia launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile known as the Orechnik into Ukraine's western Lviv region early Friday, striking just under 65 kilometers from the Polish border. European leaders described the hypersonic strike as a perilous escalation designed to intimidate the West. Traveling at speeds exceeding 13,000 kilometers......
Morocco celebrates historic CAN 2025 semifinal qualification
Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 quarterfinals has sparked nationwide celebrations, as the Lions of the Atlas reached the semifinals for the first time in 21 years. Across the country, fans erupted with joy, waving red and green flags, sounding car horns, and chanting in unison, echoing the......