Humanoid Robots Steal the Spotlight at CES 2026
Humanoid robots stole the show on day two of CES 2026, showcasing advances in AI, mobility, and real-world potential.
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Sudan Condemns AU-UAE Joint Statement Calling for Unconditional Truce
Sudan’s foreign ministry rejects an AU-UAE joint statement calling for an unconditional humanitarian truce, accusing it of bias and warning against sidelining African-led peace initiatives.
Hungary Paralyzed by Record Snowfall in 15 Years ❄️
Hungary faces its heaviest snowfall in 15 years, paralyzing transport, grounding flights, and closing schools as more snow looms.
French Farmers Drive Tractors Into Paris to Protest EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers rolled tractors into Paris this week to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing cheaper imports from Brazil and neighbors will undercut local produce.
US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker at Sea: “Not Surprising”, Says Former NATO Official
Former NATO official Jamie Shea says the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker earlier this January is “not surprising” and could reshape US-Russia relations.
US Exit from 66 Intl Orgs Signals Retreat from Global Values
The U.S. decision to withdraw from 66 international bodies signals a retreat from global values, creating funding gaps and opening space for the Chinese mainland to step up.
Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained in US
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s ex-finance minister, was detained by US immigration in Virginia amid corruption charges and visa restrictions.
Singapore Says US Military Intervention in Venezuela Worries Small States
Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warns at the Regional Outlook Forum 2026 that US military intervention in Venezuela threatens small states and violates international law.
Long Way Home: Jelili Atticu’s Art Reclaims Africa’s Looted Heritage
The new film ‘Long Way Home’ follows Nigerian artist Jelili Atticu as he brings looted African artifacts to life in European museums, sparking a powerful dialogue on cultural ownership.
Iran Slams US for Interference Over Protest Comments
Iran’s Foreign Ministry accuses the U.S. of meddling after Washington’s comments on protests sparked by the rial’s plunge and economic woes, calling it part of a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.