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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 Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9 to 8 in favor of nominating Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence. In this position, she will be in charge of 18 intelligence agencies with a budget of about $100 billion.

US President Donald Trump has signed a document to end his participation in the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA. He also issued a directive to increase pressure on Iran and stated that the United States disproportionately funds the UN.

Rafael Grossi announced talks with the Trump team in Washington and other places to discuss global issues. The IAEA chief will also visit Moscow this week to maintain channels of communication.

U. S. intelligence has revealed that Iran is studying the possibility of rapidly developing primitive nuclear weapons. The country has enough fuel for 4-5 bombs, but has not yet decided to produce them.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit Washington on February 4 to meet with Trump. The leaders will discuss the situation in Gaza, the hostage issue, and Iranian issues.

The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to Timur Shahivaliev, CEO of the Alabuga SEZ, for organizing the mass production of kamikaze drones. In 2023, the company produced more than 13 thousand Shaheds for the Russian army.

On February 1, the world celebrates International Dessert Day, founded by American confectioner Angie Dudley. This day also marks World Hijab Day and the beginning of Interfaith Relations Week.

Rafael Grossi will visit Russia in early February 2025 to meet with the head of Rosatom. It is planned to discuss the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP, but without visiting the plant itself.

Scientists have set the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight, the closest it has come to a catastrophe in the 78 years of the project's existence. The reason was the tense international situation.

A senior IRGC commander confirms Iran's purchase of Su-35 fighters from Russia. The number of purchased aircraft and delivery dates were not disclosed.

Belarus is undergoing a transformation of its power system based on the Iranian model, which will lead to a transit of power. russia will try to maintain control, but new players are emerging - China and Turkey.

Donald Trump is calling on Jordan and Egypt to accept Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, where more than 47,000 people have been killed. He discussed this issue with the King of Jordan and plans to hold talks with the President of Egypt.

French shipping company CMA CGM refuses to resume operations in the Red Sea due to security threats. The company will continue to use alternative routes through the Cape of Good Hope.

The President confirmed that the “Shaheds” that hit the houses were made in Russia, not Iran. The production was set up in Tatarstan using foreign components.

According to Zelenskyy, each such “shahed”, like every Russian missile, is made on the basis of foreign components-critical components without which Russian terror would not be possible at all.

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Israel said it would leave troops in southern Lebanon after Sunday's deadline due to the failure to fulfill the terms of the agreement. The agreement provided for the withdrawal of Hezbollah beyond the Litani River and the deployment of the Lebanese army in the region.

US National Security Advisor Mike Volz initiated a review of dozens of White House staffers. The employees were denied access to the building and ordered to wait for further instructions from their superiors.

A fire broke out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform in the Adriatic Sea, and all personnel were evacuated. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no oil leaks have been reported.

Yemeni Houthi rebels released 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader, including Ukrainians. The release was mediated by Oman as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

YouTube will resume shipping silver, gold, and diamond buttons to Ukrainian creators starting in January 2025. The awards will not be delivered to Russia, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.

Iran has about 200 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is close to the weapons-grade level of 90%. According to IAEA criteria, this is enough to produce five nuclear weapons with further enrichment.

Israel's deputy foreign minister offered to hand over Russian-made weapons captured from enemies to Ukraine. The parties also discussed the threats posed by Iran's cooperation with Russia and bilateral cooperation.

The President of Ukraine supports Trump's idea to end the war in 2025, but emphasizes a fair solution. Zelenskyy hopes for Europe's support in conveying the truth to the American president.

In Davos, Zelenskyy said that Russia produces many times more ammunition than Europe, despite having a weaker economy. The president called on European countries to increase defense spending to the required level.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.

Oil imports from Russia to China increased by 1% to reach a record 108. 5 million tons in 2024. At the same time, supplies from Saudi Arabia fell by 9%, and total oil imports to China decreased by 1.9%.

After signing the strategic partnership agreement, Russia may receive new UAVs, ballistic missiles and machine guns from Iran. In exchange, Russia may provide Iran with fighter jets and air defense systems.

BelPol has found that BelAZ, BMZ and BATE produce 122-mm and 152-mm ammunition for Russia. Since September 2023, Minsk has been supplying 13,000 spare parts for Grad missiles.