Two Ukrainian companies became the only foreign finalists of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program. They will compete for contracts worth $1.1 billion, supplying drones to the US Army.
Serbia plans to purchase gas through the EU's joint procurement mechanism to reduce its dependence on Russia. The country aims to secure approximately 500 million cubic meters of fuel annually through the EU initiative.
French President Emmanuel Macron's chief diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne, visited Moscow. The purpose of the visit was to secure Europe a seat at the negotiating table regarding the security architecture and the end of the war in Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 780 occupiers and the destruction of 1,355 drones per day. The total enemy losses exceeded 1.24 million people.
On the night of February 4, Russian drones attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two civilians and injuring two more. In the Synelnykove district, a house was destroyed, and infrastructure and power lines were damaged.
Northern and western regions of Japan are suffering from anomalous snowfalls, which have led to the death of 35 people. The snow cover exceeded 2 meters, and in some places reached 4.5 meters.
U. S. federal prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Ryan Wesley Rout for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The hearing will take place on February 4, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership for joint production and technology sharing in Europe. This will allow Geely to operate more efficiently in the region and reduce costs.
Estonian law enforcement officers detained the container ship Baltic Spirit with 23 Russian citizens on board near Naissaar Island. The vessel is suspected of smuggling from South America, not of violating sanctions.
The ATESH partisan movement reports a critical situation in the units of the Russian Dnipro troop grouping. Due to the chaotic use of new unmanned boats, the Russians are blowing themselves up on their own mines.
The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani. He called the attack a "warning" to the regime in Kinshasa.
In Odesa, a school, kindergarten, and residential buildings were damaged as a result of a drone attack. Hits on civilian and industrial infrastructure were recorded.
US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Global gold prices have stabilized after the largest daily drop since 2013. Investors are actively buying up assets, which allowed the metal to consolidate above $4,900 per ounce.
Musk spoke negatively about the Spanish Prime Minister, who plans to restrict teenagers' access to social media.
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to transfer Watchkeeper reconnaissance drones to Ukraine. Instead of outdated drones, London will focus on supplying more modern systems.
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.
