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US President Donald Trump has announced that he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States toward the end of 2026. The announcement follows a recent comprehensive conversation between the two leaders covering trade, Taiwan, Russia's war in Ukraine, and developments in Iran. Trump indicated that he himself will travel......
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said the company will begin large-scale manufacturing of its long-delayed Semi electric truck in 2026, reviving a commercial vehicle project that has struggled to move beyond limited production since its debut in 2017. Writing on the social media platform X, Musk said the Class 8 electric truck will enter mass......
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez sparked a debate on Monday regarding the so-called “excuse of minority,” a legal principle that limits prison sentences for minors compared to adults. Speaking on BFMTV, Nuñez criticized the provision, which reduces penalties for young offenders, arguing that it may no longer......
Iranian authorities have arrested Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the country’s main reformist coalition, the Reformist Front, according to local media reports on Monday. Emam, a former campaign official for opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi in 2009, was taken from his home in the early hours of Sunday by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary......
As melting Arctic sea ice opens new maritime routes, four countries are pressing the International Maritime Organization to require cleaner fuels for ships operating in polar waters, aiming to curb black carbon emissions that accelerate ice loss. Denmark, France, Germany and the Solomon Islands have submitted a proposal to the IMO’s......
A growing controversy has emerged following claims that Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted financier, allegedly laid the sacred Kiswah of the Kaaba on the floor after it was shipped directly from Saudi Arabia. The Kiswah, the intricately embroidered cloth that covers Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba in Mecca, is regarded by Muslims worldwide......
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began a four-day visit to Australia on Monday, paying tribute to the victims of the December 14, 2025, Bondi Beach attack and expressing solidarity with the Jewish community. Herzog vowed that antisemitism would ultimately be defeated, emphasizing the importance of unity across all faiths and nations in the face......
Chinese regulators have quietly instructed domestic financial institutions to limit their exposure to US government debt, citing concerns over concentration risk and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter. The move, first reported by Bloomberg, marks the latest step in Beijing’s long-running effort to reduce......
Hashim Thaçi, former president of Kosovo and former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK), has entered the final phase of his war crimes trial in The Hague. Thaçi, 57, is a central figure in Kosovo’s modern history, widely celebrated domestically for his role in the 1998–1999 conflict against Serbian forces. The......
Türkiye's population exceeded 86 million in 2025, according to official data, marking an annual increase of over 427,000 people. The growth was accompanied by a slightly higher number of men than women, with males accounting for 50.02% of the population. Istanbul remains the country's largest city, with 15.75 million residents,......
Morocco is positioning health and education at the center of its 2026 public spending strategy, allocating approximately 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion USD) to these sectors in response to sustained social pressure and long-standing demands for improved public services. The move coincides with an ambitious artificial intelligence agenda......
Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic At-Turaif site. During his stay, William......
A small red chalk sketch depicting a foot by Michelangelo sold for $27.2 million at Christie’s in New York on February 5, 2026, setting a new auction record for any work by the Renaissance master and fetching more than 13 times its presale estimate. The 13-centimeter drawing, titled Study for a foot of the Libyan Sibyl (recto); Study......
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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First 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
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