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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.
Sweden and Denmark will jointly purchase Tridon air defense systems for Ukraine for 2. 6 billion Swedish kronor ($290 million). Sweden will finance 2.1 billion kronor, and Denmark will contribute 500 million kronor.
Japanese company Nintendo reported a 23% increase in quarterly profit due to strong sales of the Switch 2 console. The sharp rise in memory chip prices has not significantly impacted financial results.
French police searched X offices, and Elon Musk was summoned for questioning on April 20. The investigation concerns algorithm abuse, fraudulent data extraction, and possible complicity in the dissemination of child pornography.
The US is canceling a 25% punitive tariff on imports from India. This happened after an agreement under which India is reducing its purchases of Russian oil.
Bitcoin investors liquidated $2. 56 billion in assets as cryptocurrencies fell in line with other risk assets. This demonstrates the crypto market's sensitivity to declining risk appetite.
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.
Moroccan authorities are evacuating 50,000 residents of Ksar el-Kebir due to the threat of flooding. The reason is a critical rise in the water level of the Loukkos River after prolonged rains and the release of water from the dam.
A dispute has arisen in Nigeria over the release of more than 80 Christians abducted by militants. Police claim that most of the hostages have returned home, but a Christian association states that many people are still in captivity.
Russia has warned that foreign military contingents in Ukraine would become "legitimate targets" for the Russian army. Moscow views the arrival of foreign troops as direct entry into the war.
Donald Trump announced an agreement on a trade deal with India. India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and purchase more energy from the US.
According to a Publicus Institute poll, 48% of decided voters support the Tisza party, while 40% are ready to vote for Fidesz. Thus, the opposition maintains an eight percentage point lead.
Gold and silver prices continued to fall on Monday. Spot gold prices fell 3% to $4718.35 an ounce, and silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce.
Gazprom's average daily natural gas supplies to Europe via TurkStream increased by 10. 3% in January compared to last year. Turkey remains the only transit route for Russian gas to Europe.
High-ranking US and Israeli generals held talks at the Pentagon. The meeting took place amid rising tensions with Iran.
Dmitry Medvedev called Donald Trump an effective leader who seeks peace, but noted that Russia has not detected American nuclear submarines off its coast. Trump seeks to go down in history as a peacemaker, and contacts with Americans have become more productive.
US President Donald Trump said that India would be able to import oil from Venezuela. This move is intended to replace some of the Russian oil imports.
In Indonesia, the death toll from the landslide has risen to 49, with 15 more still missing. The search operation continues despite unstable ground and the risk of new collapses.
An explosion occurred in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, killing one person and injuring 14. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and Israel denies involvement.
Pakistani security forces eliminated at least 67 militants in Balochistan province. The attacks killed 10 police officers, 11 civilians, and wounded 24 police officers.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan claimed her first Australian Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Sabalenka had previously eliminated Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina in the semifinals.
Special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, will visit Miami for meetings with members of US President Donald Trump's administration. This comes amid reports of a possible trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in promised US energy aid to Ukraine have yet to be disbursed, raising concerns amid a harsh winter. The funds, intended for gas imports and infrastructure reconstruction, are stuck due to bureaucratic confusion and internal disputes within the Trump administration.