The U. S. Department of Justice is working to return to Trump classified and unclassified materials seized during a search in 2022. The items include golf shirts, postcards, and photos of Celine Dion.
Federal Judge Deborah Boardman has suspended Trump's executive order to revoke automatic citizenship for newborns in the United States. The judge ruled the order unconstitutional and in violation of the 14th Amendment.
The European Commission plans to tighten customs control of goods from Asian marketplaces due to dangerous products. It is considering abolishing the exemption from customs duties on imports of goods below 150 euros.
The US President signs an executive order banning biological men from participating in women's sports. Failure to comply with the decree threatens to cut off federal funding for educational institutions.
Russia and Belarus have signed a security assurance treaty that provides for the use of nuclear weapons. The document is designed for 10 years with automatic renewal and allows for the deployment of Russian military facilities in Belarus.
Donald Trump has announced his desire to sign a new nuclear deal with Iran that will allow the country to develop peacefully without nuclear weapons. In 2018, the United States already withdrew from a similar agreement signed by Obama in 2015.
US Special Representative for Ukraine Kellogg is scheduled to visit Kyiv on February 20. The date was suggested by the American side.
Ukraine has intensified contacts with the US administration and other partners. The President emphasized the need for real and guaranteed peace.
Israel's Foreign Minister announced the country's withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council due to discrimination. According to him, more than 20% of all Council resolutions were directed against Israel.
The Trump administration will present a plan to end the war in Ukraine, which includes freezing the conflict. The plan includes an uncertain status for the occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine.
A court in Washington is once again reviewing the legality of Prince Harry's stay in the United States because of his admission of drug use in his memoirs. Donald Trump said he would not defend the Duke in the case.
The EU plans to use an “anti-coercion tool” in response to possible US duties on European goods. Brussels could hit the US technology sector and restrict intellectual property rights.
The Bezos Earth Fund stops supporting the Science Based Targets organization, which sets net zero standards. The decision is attributed to Bezos' desire to improve relations with Trump and avoid antitrust pressure.
The administration of Argentine President Javier Millais has announced the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The decision is explained as a defense of sovereignty and criticism of WHO's actions during the pandemic.
The next meeting in the Ramstein format will take place on February 12 under the leadership of the United Kingdom instead of the United States. This will be the first meeting after Lloyd Austin held his last meeting on January 9.
The price of gold hit a record $2870 per ounce due to massive purchases by central banks and geopolitical risks. The 10% increase since the beginning of the year was the fastest pace since 1980.
Donald Trump has proposed to transfer Gaza to US control and turn it into a resort area after resettling the locals. The plan drew harsh criticism from the international community and Hamas.
The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.
Ukraine is considering purchasing American LNG gas for storage in its own underground storage facilities. The Foreign Ministry says this will help the country become a guarantor of energy security in Europe.
Foreign Minister Sibiga explained how the concept of “peace through strength” is being implemented in cooperation with the United States. He outlined specific areas of cooperation, including military assistance, natural resources, and energy security.
The $TRUMP cryptocurrency dropped from $75 to $17. 90, and its capitalization decreased from $14.5 billion to $3.6 billion. The largest investors managed to make a profit of more than $10 million each.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expects progress in peace initiatives regarding Ukraine by June.
Oil prices fell due to rising US inventories and fears of a new trade war between the US and China. The situation is further complicated by Trump's renewal of sanctions against Iranian oil exports.
The CIA has offered compensatory layoffs to employees until September 30 as part of the Trump administration's cuts. The reform is aimed at focusing intelligence on priority areas, including China.
The European Commission wants to start negotiations with the US as soon as possible to prevent the imposition of new duties. The EU is ready for difficult negotiations and to protect its own interests in trade.
Bitcoin dropped to $97,600 due to escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The SEC is cutting its cryptocurrency regulation unit amid the Trump administration's policies.
The US Postal Service has temporarily stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong due to the intensification of the trade war. The decision is related to Trump's new customs restrictions on low-value goods.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Ukraine to discuss joint projects. The visit is aimed at strengthening security and further cooperation between the two countries.
The U. S. Agency for International Development is sending all directly hired staff on administrative leave starting February 7, media reports say.
The Republican majority of the US Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as US Attorney General by a vote of 54-46. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, is a staunch ally of Donald Trump and represented him during his first impeachment.