The first round of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran began in Muscat on February 6. Tehran signals that the meeting is only the beginning of a long process with no quick resolution to the crisis.
Estonia is closing the Luhamaa and Koidula checkpoints on the border with the Russian Federation for the night from February 24 for three months. This decision will allow resources to be reallocated to strengthen border security due to provocations by the Russian Federation.
Dmytro Lubinets and Tatyana Moskalkova held a meeting, exchanging letters from prisoners of war. They agreed on the delivery of humanitarian parcels for all prisoners.
A lawmaker was detained in Germany for circumventing sanctions and transporting equipment to Belarus; this happened during a parliamentary session.
The Russians stated that despite the state of emergency imposed against Cuba, Russia will continue to supply oil to the country as before.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv on February 5, two elderly women were injured, and four high-rise buildings were damaged. Debris falls were recorded in four districts of the capital.
Israeli aircraft struck the Gaza Strip, killing 24 Palestinians, including two infants. This was in response to an attack by Hamas militants that wounded an Israeli soldier.
The ATESH movement destroyed a technical module of a telecommunication tower in St. Petersburg, which led to disruptions in the data transmission system of military facilities.
The price of silver fell by 17% on February 5, negating a two-day recovery, while gold dropped by 3. 5%. The decline is attributed to a massive exit from positions due to deteriorating sentiment and uncertainty surrounding the Fed.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published statistics on Russian losses as of February 5, 2026. In one day, 770 occupiers, 60 artillery systems, and 1351 UAVs were eliminated.
Oil prices are falling after Tehran confirmed talks with Washington on February 6, 2026. WTI adjusted to $64, Brent is trading around $69 per barrel.
Cypriot authorities have confirmed that the body found last month on the coast belongs to Russian businessman Vladislav Baumgertner. His remains were discovered a week after his disappearance in Limassol on January 7.
France and Great Britain are preparing a new modification of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, based on the successful experience of their use in Ukraine. The development of the Mk2 version will begin in 2026, focusing on improving guidance systems.
The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike for alleged discrimination against white employees. The company is suspected of having its ambitious racial diversity goals lead to systemic discrimination against white employees.
In Nigeria, militants killed at least 162 people in an attack on the settlements of Nuku and Woro. This occurred amid Nigeria's first official confirmation of the presence of US military units on its territory.
Melania Trump confirmed that she is in contact with Putin's representatives to expedite the return of Ukrainian children. Thanks to her efforts, 15 children have already been returned to Ukraine.
Declassified documents in the Epstein case contain allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He and Epstein are accused of forcing a dancer into sexual acts at a party in Florida.
Elon Musk announced the creation of large-scale solar-powered data centers in space, launching a million satellites for AI. This will avoid overloading power grids and reduce electricity costs.
A study found that wildfire smoke causes 24,100 premature deaths in the US annually. Chronic inhalation of PM2.5 particles triggers respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.
Crypto traders expect Bitcoin to fall below $65,000, with an 82% probability. Since October last year, Bitcoin has lost 40% of its value, and the crypto market capitalization has shrunk by $1.5 trillion.
Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson stated that electric vehicles will become cheaper than internal combustion engine cars by 2031 due to falling battery costs. Volvo is already reporting profitability for its electric portfolio.
The released US Department of Justice documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case indicate his numerous attempts to establish contact with Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader's name is mentioned over 1,000 times in the case materials.
Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with drones, as a result of which a man in the Vyshhorod district suffered a lacerated wound to the chest. One private house was damaged, and the aftermath is being eliminated.
The International Olympic Committee is exploring the possibility of holding the Winter Olympic Games in January and the Paralympic Games in February. This is due to the shrinking number of locations with stable snow cover in March.
The lower house of the Czech parliament rejected the opposition's proposal to dismiss the coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The attempt to declare a vote of no confidence garnered only 84 votes, allowing the current cabinet to remain in power.
German company Stark has signed a contract to supply Virtus drones to a NATO country. The first drones will be delivered to the customer in February 2026, with full contract execution planned by the end of August.
WisdomTree's WTI Crude Oil Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) experienced its largest daily inflow of capital since the 2020 pandemic. Investors poured nearly $200 million into the asset, increasing the fund's total capital to $915 million.
Argentine federal judge Sebastián Ramos has officially sent a request to the United States for the extradition of Nicolás Maduro. Argentina insists on a trial for mass repression and torture, despite US accusations of narco-terrorism.
New York is experiencing its longest period of extreme cold in decades, leading to 17 deaths since January 19. Most cases are related to hypothermia, and authorities are opening shelters and hospitalizing homeless people.
Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the format of transportation in the Sumy region due to the security situation, introducing a "train plus bus" scheme. Train No. 896/895 will run between Krolevets and Fastiv, and passengers will be transported to Shostka by buses.
