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Global oil prices rose after Trump's statement on Iran and the energy blockade of Cuba. Brent is trading above $70 per barrel, WTI – around $65.30.
US President Donald Trump has gained new strategic options to implement his threats against Iran following the arrival of an aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East. The ultimate goal of a possible operation remains uncertain, sparking debate among analysts.
The US has issued licenses to oil companies to resume production in Venezuela. This decision aims to stabilize energy prices and bring Venezuelan oil back to the markets.
Danish King Frederik X will visit Greenland next month to show support for the local population. This comes after pressure from the US administration, which seeks to gain control over the Arctic island.
Indonesia's wealthiest businessmen lost $22 billion due to MSCI's doubts about the transparency of the stock market. This caused a collapse in Jakarta stock exchange quotes and a massive sell-off of assets by investors.
Tesla is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, despite a failed shareholder vote. This will allow the integration of neural networks into physical products and accelerate the development of robotaxis.
General Motors Co. demonstrated impressive financial results for the fourth quarter, which sparked a wave of optimism among leading analysts. The company exceeded profit expectations and presented an ambitious development plan for 2026.
The U. S. Marshals Service is investigating a hack of government accounts holding confiscated digital assets. Over $60 million has been withdrawn from the wallets, raising questions about the security of federal digital holdings.
The Democratic minority in the US Senate blocked a government funding package, demanding restrictions on Trump's immigration agents. This occurred two days before the deadline, threatening a shutdown of key government agencies.
Google is integrating the Gemini AI agent into Chrome, which will be able to interact with websites, fill out forms, and perform routine tasks independently. The feature will be available in the US for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, allowing AI to take over complex online processes.
The US, Denmark, and Greenland held talks in Washington regarding a new security agreement in the Arctic. This was in response to pressure from Trump, who had previously threatened to annex the island.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern over the falling dollar exchange rate, which puts pressure on European exporters. He called on the EU to increase competitiveness amid the weakening American currency.
Mexico has revived its oil refining sector, cutting fuel imports to their lowest level since 2010. This has created problems for US refineries, which are losing their biggest buyer amid a record build-up of gasoline and diesel inventories.
The European Union has launched part of its €10. 6 billion secure satellite network to create an alternative to Starlink. Ukraine has already requested access to this system, which is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
Global oil prices have firmed near four-month highs. This occurred amid a falling dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions due to White House statements regarding Iran.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the United States to extradite Nicolás Maduro to Venezuela for trial. This statement came ahead of Petro's visit to the White House.
OpenAI has launched Prism – a free AI tool based on GPT-5. 2 for scientists. It integrates article writing, citation, and data visualization functions, operating as a cloud-based editor with LaTeX support.
Donald Trump welcomed the dollar's decline, calling it "great" for American business and exports. Following his statements, the dollar index fell by 1.2%, reaching its lowest level since February 2022.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets last year, but almost half of them were supposed to be delivered two years ago. The delays are due to software issues and system modernization.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has called on opposition parties not to participate in parliamentary elections in order to unite forces against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. His Tisza party is 10% ahead of Orbán's Fidesz among decided voters.
The tanker "Alexey Kosygin" has completed its transit through the Northern Sea Route and is preparing to moor at Arctic LNG 2. This will allow Russia to partially circumvent US logistical restrictions and maintain fuel exports in the Arctic.
A powerful winter storm brought record precipitation and extreme temperature drops to Northern and Eastern Europe. Forecasters predict severe frosts over the next two weeks, which will create a critical load on energy systems.
A group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit in a US court against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of making false statements regarding the privacy and security of messages on WhatsApp. The plaintiffs claim that Meta has access to users' "private" messages.
On February 11, a summit of Western Hemisphere military leaders will take place in Washington, chaired by General Dan Caine. The goal is to create a united front against terrorist organizations and drug cartels that are destabilizing the region.
New Zealand Police have confirmed the discovery of human remains at the site of a landslide that covered a campsite near Mount Maunganui. The search operation has transitioned into a body recovery phase, as the chances of finding survivors have virtually disappeared.
Solos Technology Ltd. has sued Meta Platforms Inc. and EssilorLuxottica SA. The plaintiff alleges that Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses use Solos' patented technologies without permission.
The oil tanker "Progress," carrying over 700,000 barrels of Urals crude, is drifting off the coast of Algeria after losing control. The LR2-class vessel, which was en route to the Suez Canal, suddenly changed course and lost speed.
In late January 2026, extreme cold in the US caused disruptions in oil production, particularly in the Williston Basin. While global inventories are keeping prices in check, the Permian Basin is also at risk of significant losses.
The agreement between the US and NATO regarding Greenland involves the deployment of American missiles and an increased NATO presence in the Arctic. This aims to deter Russian and Chinese interests, as well as to end US threats of tariffs on Europe.