Iranian authorities have intensified efforts to silence the flow of information from inside the country by targeting users of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink. According to reports by The Wall Street Journal, security forces have launched coordinated operations to locate and confiscate Starlink equipment, particularly in parts of western Tehran, as protests continue to…
Saudi Arabia has announced a major expansion of its gold resources, with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) confirming the addition of 7.8 million ounces of new gold resources across four exploration sites within the Kingdom. The development marks a significant milestone in the country’s drive to strengthen its mining sector and unlock the long-term…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new trade measures targeting Iran and its global economic partners, declaring that any country conducting business with Tehran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States. The announcement was made on Monday via Trump’s Truth Social account, as Washington weighs its response to Iran’s…
Iran has confirmed that it is maintaining communication with the United States amid escalating tensions over a violent crackdown on nationwide protests that have shaken the country for weeks. The unrest represents one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s clerical leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Speaking on Monday, Iranian officials said dialogue channels…
In a dramatic move with far-reaching implications for U.S. foreign policy and global oil markets, President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts. The announcement, made public on Saturday, comes just days after U.S. forces successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás…
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has delivered a powerful statement ahead of the Australian Open, capturing her second consecutive Brisbane International title in commanding fashion on Sunday. The Belarusian star showcased her top form with a confident 6-4, 6-3 victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, sealing the match in just 78 minutes. Sabalenka’s performance throughout the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued another strong warning to Nigeria, suggesting that the United States could carry out additional military operations if what he described as the continued killing of Christians in the country does not stop. Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New York Times, where he was asked whether…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has issued a sharp warning to the U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that leaders who rule with arrogance and pride ultimately face the same fate as historical tyrants who were eventually overthrown. Speaking on Friday in remarks broadcast on Iranian state television, Khamenei criticized Trump’s posture toward the world,…
Morocco witnessed an extraordinary weather event on January 7, 2026, as the city of Oujda recorded its first snowfall in more than two decades. The rare phenomenon stunned residents of the eastern Moroccan city, where snow is virtually unheard of due to its typically mild and dry climate. For many locals, the sight of snow-covered…
Authorities in Jersey, a British Crown Dependency located between the United Kingdom and France, are set to repatriate more than $9.5 million (£7 million) to the Nigerian government, marking another milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing asset recovery efforts. The recovered funds will be channeled into critical infrastructure development, with a focus on completing key stages of…
