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Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt stated that Nuuk's key demands regarding sovereignty and investment in negotiations with the US have not yet been met.
In Milan, thousands of protesters demonstrated against the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, leading to clashes with police. Demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the environmental consequences and rising housing prices.
Storm "Marta" caused floods and landslides on the Iberian Peninsula, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people. The agricultural sector of Spain and Portugal suffered losses of hundreds of millions of euros due to flooded crops and destroyed infrastructure.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated the country's readiness for an immediate military response to any aggression from Washington. Tehran warned that American military bases in the Middle East would become priority targets.
US President Donald Trump has canceled 25% punitive tariffs on imports from India. This decision is related to India's cessation of Russian oil purchases and the reduction of trade barriers.
Russia has rejected a US proposal for Washington to have full control over the Zaporizhzhia NPP and energy distribution. Moscow insists on its own control over the plant, which is a stumbling block in peace negotiations.
The US accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020, calling for a new arms control treaty. China denies the accusations, calling them an exaggeration of the nuclear threat.
Toyota CEO Koji Sato is stepping down after three years, to be replaced by CFO Kenta Kon. This leadership change is intended to strengthen internal governance and accelerate decision-making amidst competition.
US President Donald Trump refused to extend the New START nuclear treaty, calling it a "poorly negotiated deal. " He stated that the US is focused on creating a new, modernized treaty.
Oil prices rose more than 1% after a fall, but are heading for their first weekly decline in almost two months. Investors are focused on US-Iran talks.
About a third of the countries participating in the military AI summit agreed to regulate the use of the technology in combat. However, military giants China and the US refused to participate.
The price of gold rose by 2. 3% to $4879.45 per ounce, while silver increased by 3.8% to $73.91 per ounce after a significant drop. CME raised margins on precious metals to reduce risks.
Bitcoin fell to a 16-month low, testing the key support level of $60,000. The overall cryptocurrency market has lost about $2 trillion since October.
The UN Children's Fund UNICEF has urged governments to criminalize the creation of AI content depicting child sexual abuse, due to the rapid increase in such materials. The organization emphasizes the use of AI to create deepfakes and "undress" children, which has already affected 1.2 million children in 11 countries.
Poland is finalizing the preparation of the 48th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 200 million zlotys, which will include armored vehicles and MiG-29 fighter jets. This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on February 5.
Reliance Industries partially unloaded a cargo of jet fuel in Italy. This is India's first export to the region since the EU ban on oil products from Russian oil came into force.
India and the US plan to sign a trade agreement in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on American goods. India will buy $500 billion worth of American goods, including Boeing aircraft.
Alphabet strikes a confident tone on its AI investments, which are starting to pay off. The company expects to double capital expenditures by 2026, strengthening its position on Wall Street.
Donald Trump did not choose a successor between J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential campaign. He called both fantastic and very capable, noting the difference in styles.
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.
Russia's budget deficit could almost triple by the end of 2026 due to reduced oil purchases by India and increased discounts. This will cut revenues, while expenditures may exceed expectations.
Russia's state oil and gas revenues halved in January, reaching their lowest level since July 2020. This decline is due to falling oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Pakistani armed forces, using drones and helicopters, recaptured control of Nushki city from separatists. 58 people died as a result of the fighting.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", in partnership with ORLEN, has secured the supply of almost 100 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas. The next batches of American gas are contracted for February-March.
A University of Cambridge study showed that differences in Americans' views on social and political issues have significantly increased since 2008, when the global financial crisis began.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, the Russian side is not making concessions and is not changing its demands for an end to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin demands the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from all Russian-occupied territories and also wants Ukraine to remain under Russian influence.
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.