Stepan Haftko
Donald Trump stated the need to "nationalize" elections in at least 15 states, which drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They fear that such statements will undermine the legitimacy of the 2026 midterm elections.
The US Treasury Department has authorized the sale of diluents to Venezuela, which is key to its oil sector. This decision allows American companies to process payments and contributes to the restoration of Venezuela's oil industry.
The Sudanese Armed Forces broke the two-year siege of Kadugli on February 3, 2026, allowing the resumption of food and medical supplies. This strategic achievement followed battles with the Rapid Support Forces.
NASA's Artemis II mission has been postponed until March due to a hydrogen fuel leak during a dress rehearsal. This malfunction occurred during the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket.
The US has officially confirmed the deployment of a small military contingent to Niger. This is the first ground presence since the airstrikes carried out on Christmas 2025.
The value of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest point since Donald Trump's return to power. Bitcoin's price recorded a 7% drop, reaching $72,877.
OpenAI is considering investing in pharmaceutical companies that use its AI for drug discovery, in exchange for royalties. This would cover the costs of computing power and provide a share of future discoveries.
French prosecutors are demanding that Marine Le Pen be banned from holding elected office for five years. This could block her participation in the 2027 presidential elections due to misuse of European Parliament funds.
Chuck Negron, co-founder of the band Three Dog Night and performer of the hit "Joy to the World," has died at the age of 83. The cause of death was complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Denmark and Sweden will finance the supply of Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defense. The equipment, which includes a 40mm Bofors gun and a Saab Giraffe 1X radar, will be delivered within 12 months.
US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held their first private talks in the Oval Office, lasting about two hours. The meeting took place behind closed doors, but photographs indicate a positive atmosphere.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appealed to the Lithuanian government to restore transport links, emphasizing that isolation plays into the hands of the Lukashenka regime. She noted that closing borders harms ordinary citizens, not representatives of the regime.
In Brazil, a bus carrying pilgrims overturned in the northeast of the country, killing 15 people, including three children. The accident occurred on a steep section of the road when the driver lost control.
US President Donald Trump said that the "energy truce" between Russia and Ukraine lasted from Sunday to Sunday and Putin kept his word.
Gianni Infantino was added to the "Myrotvorets" database due to his statements about the return of Russian clubs and national teams to international competitions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called him a "moral degenerate."
On the evening of February 3, users of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot reported service disruptions. OpenAI confirmed an "elevated error rate," with the causes of the outage unknown.
American company Zone 5 Technologies has successfully conducted combat tests of the Rusty Dagger cruise missile for Ukraine. The cost of one unit is about $246,000, which is significantly cheaper than analogues.
Trump stated that he would demand $1 billion in compensation from Harvard University. This followed a publication in The New York Times, which claimed that the administration had allegedly abandoned a previous demand to pay $200 million.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled military aircraft on the night of February 3. This was a response to a large-scale combined attack by Russian strategic aviation on targets in Ukraine.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, three people were injured, and hits and debris falls were recorded in five districts. High-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a gas station, and administrative buildings were damaged.
The occupation administration of Zaporizhzhia region has been conducting mass inspections and interrogations of its own employees since mid-January 2026. This is due to a data leak regarding the movement of occupation forces' units.
Tesla introduced a new all-wheel-drive Model Y for $41,990 in the US to attract budget-conscious buyers. Elon Musk announced the cessation of Model S and Model X production, retooling factories for Optimus robots and Cybercab autonomous taxis.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian occupation forces as of the morning of February 3. Within a day, the Defense Forces eliminated 760 occupiers and 53 artillery systems.
Precious metal prices are rising after a two-day decline, with gold exceeding $4855 and silver $85. Analysts predict further growth to $6000 per ounce by 2026.
Global oil prices stabilized after a fall caused by the US-India trade deal. India will stop buying Russian oil, increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a US House of Representatives committee in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This will allow them to avoid official charges of contempt of Congress.
The eleventh film in the "Fast & Furious" franchise, titled "Fast & Furious Forever," will be released on March 17, 2028. It will feature the return of Brian O'Conner's character, played by Paul Walker with the help of AI.
OpenAI has filed a complaint in court, alleging that xAI systematically deleted internal communications using disappearing message messengers. This complicates the antitrust lawsuit filed by Musk's companies against OpenAI and Apple.
The global volume of public syndicated bond issuance has surpassed $1 trillion faster than ever before. Borrowers are capitalizing on high investor demand to secure favorable lending terms.
The documentary "Melania: 20 Days to History" grossed over $7 million in its opening weekend. The film received 99% positive reviews from viewers, but only 10% from critics.