Controversy Among Yemeni Separatists An official from Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) has dismissed reports of the group's dissolution, telling Al Jazeera that members of the delegation in Riyadh were "forced" to declare that the group has ended. The tense statements come at a time when southern Yemeni separatists are in talks with authorities in…
Historic Agreement Between the European Union and Mercosur The European Union has reached a free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from farmers in several European countries. The agreement with the Mercosur bloc is set to be approved by the European Parliament in the coming months.…
The Venezuelan Government Begins Diplomatic Discussions with the United States The Venezuelan government announced that it is engaged in "exploratory" discussions to restore diplomatic relations with the United States following the alleged kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro by Washington. The executive led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez stated on Friday that officials from the U.S.…
Celebrities Welcomed Enthusiastically at the Airport Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors, film stars from the USA, traveled to Guinea to obtain citizenship after tracing their ancestors in this West African country through DNA testing. "We are very happy to be here," said Good, known for her role in "Think Like a Man," noting that this…
Bitcoin Maintains a Stable Value Bitcoin has stabilized around $90,000 as ETF flows have recorded a negative shift, while altcoins continue to adjust their valuations. This week marked a limited recovery in the cryptocurrency markets as investor liquidity began to return post-holidays. On Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) reached a weekly high of $94,458 before declining to…
The Importance of Background Checks Many business owners perceive background checks as unnecessary expenses; however, the cost is minimal compared to the legal and reputational damage caused by problematic hires. From verifying educational diplomas to uncovering criminal convictions, thorough screening is the only way to ensure that a candidate is truly who they claim to…
Market Analysis Bitcoin (BTC) may experience a significant new rally, and this seems to hinge on an important indicator. Although long-term holders sold almost $300 billion in BTC in 2025, the selling pressure is beginning to ease, allowing an optimistic outlook for 2026 to take shape. Sales Associated with Long-Term Holdings Long-term holders (LTH) went…
New Video Shows Attacks by Syrian Army in Aleppo The Syrian Democratic Forces, led by Kurdish fighters, have released a new video depicting the Syrian army bombing a large munitions and weapons depot belonging to the SDF in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo. This incident took place on January 9, 2026. The footage captures…
BNY Expands Offering with Tokenized Bank Deposits Financial services company BNY announced on Friday the launch of tokenized bank deposits for its institutional clients. These deposits represent cash balances on the blockchain or claims of depositors against a bank. The deposits will be issued on a private, permissioned blockchain network and will be used to…
Devastating Garbage Avalanche A garbage avalanche at a dump site in Cebu City, Philippines, has resulted in the death of one worker, injuries to at least 12 others, and left 27 individuals missing. Rescue efforts continued on Friday, with rescuers successfully pulling several survivors from the debris.