Breaking 11:00 Two arrested in Istanbul for alleged spying on behalf of Israel 10:50 COVID lockdowns triggered record methane surge 10:30 Iran and United States open nuclear talks in Oman 10:20 US ambassador cuts ties with Polish parliament leader over Trump criticism 10:00 Disconnecting to reconnect with reality 10:00 Hong Kong court to announce sentence for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai 09:50 Martian meteorite hides ancient water reservoir 09:30 Toyota appoints new chief executive to speed up decision-making 09:20 Global stocks plunge on tech rout and Korean trading halt 09:00 Noureddine Bensouda, a career in the service of the Moroccan state 08:50 China unveils world's first mass-produced sodium-ion EV 08:30 Türkiye seen as a vital partner for Canada, says Carney 08:20 Deutsche Bank sees Bitcoin selloff as fading conviction 08:00 China and South Korea discuss resuming joint maritime search drills 07:50 Ukrainian civilian plane with minigun downs nearly 150 Russian drones 07:40 Moroccan Sahara issue strengthens Rabat’s position within Afro-British alliances 07:20 Australian premier arrives in Indonesia for security pact 07:00 Mohammed VI Foundation drives medical fee reduction at Casablanca hospital 17:20 Finland urges US to avoid calling Ukraine commitments 'like Article 5' 16:50 US and China accelerate 'stormy divorce' in strategic sectors 16:20 Volkswagen and Stellantis CEOs seek EU protections for European-made EVs 16:20 German chancellor Merz tours Gulf to diversify from US LNG dependence 15:50 European stocks steady ahead of ECB and Bank of England rate decisions 15:40 EU Russian LNG imports rise 8% in January despite looming ban 15:20 Panama and Paraguay offer solidarity to flood-hit Ksar El Kébir 15:19 Moroccan consulates in Spain extend hours to improve citizen services 14:48 Morocco relocates over 143,000 residents to avert flood risks 14:40 Taiwan president affirms 'rock solid' US ties after Trump-Xi call 14:20 Barrick Mining boosts quarterly dividend 140% on record profits 13:50 Global tech stocks lose $830 billion amid AI disruption fears 13:48 Morocco positions itself as a vital global hub for strategic minerals 13:00 India: three sisters die by suicide after mobile phones are confiscated, raising online addiction concerns 12:50 Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks 12:45 Silver plummets over 15% while gold drops more than 3% amid market volatility 12:30 Australian teen charged over alleged threat against Israeli president 12:20 Ukrainian strikes cut power, heat, and water in Russia's Belgorod region 12:00 Rapid growth of AI adoption among workforce in the Arab world 12:00 Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision 11:50 Ukraine and Russia hold second day of US-mediated peace talks 11:30 Tokyo welcomes first permanent Pokémon theme park 11:20 Scientists observe virtual particles turning into real matter

Keywords: Regional security


Japan remarks on Taiwan spur China drills

China has launched large scale military exercises around Taiwan after comments by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi signaled a sharp shift in Tokyo’s stance on the island. Speaking to a parliamentary budget committee on November 7, Takaichi said any Chinese military action against Taiwan would......

Afghanistan investigates deadly border clash with Tajikistan

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan is cooperating with Tajik authorities to investigate a recent deadly incident along their shared border, which resulted in five fatalities, including two Tajik border guards, according to Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The clash occurred after three......

Trilateral summit raises criticism over Greece and Cyprus alignment with Israel

A recent trilateral summit involving Israel, Greece, and Cyprus has sparked controversy in political and media circles, particularly regarding Athens and Nicosia’s positioning in regional geopolitics. The meeting, held in Jerusalem, brought together Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek......

Chinese coast guard ships heighten tension near Kinmen islands

Taiwan’s coast guard intercepted three Chinese vessels that crossed into restricted waters near the Kinmen Islands on December 25, in what officials described as a deliberate provocation amid mounting tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The vessels, identified as numbers 14605, 14606, and 14609, entered......

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear submarine project as Russia praises strategic ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a facility linked to the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, while receiving a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin praising the close relationship between the two countries, according to North Korea’s state media. The visit comes amid......

North Korea warns against any Japanese move toward nuclear weapons

North Korea has strongly condemned recent remarks attributed to a Japanese government official suggesting that Japan may need nuclear weapons, warning that any attempt by Tokyo to “go nuclear” must be prevented. According to North Korean state media, the statement described such a move as......

US seeks balance between Japan alliance and China cooperation amid rising tensions

Washington reaffirmed its ability to uphold its strategic alliance with Japan while pursuing constructive engagement with China, even as military tensions between Tokyo and Beijing intensify over Taiwan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Friday that the United States can simultaneously support......

China accuses Japan of reviving militarism amid growing Taiwan tension

China has urged the international community to counter what it describes as Japan’s “revival of militarism,” warning that Tokyo’s recent remarks and defense posture threaten regional stability. The call came after Japanese officials suggested that a conflict over Taiwan could......

Rising friction between China and Japan deepens over Taiwan comments by Prime Minister Takaichi

Tensions between China and Japan have intensified after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Tokyo could use military force if Beijing launched an attack on Taiwan. The remarks, which diverged from official talking points, have sparked a diplomatic rift now stretching into its second month,......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.