Chinese refiners are actively buying Russian oil, replacing India as the main buyer. Russian crude oil supplies to China rose to 2.09 million barrels per day in February.
India imports the largest amount of crude oil from Saudi Arabia in over six years as the US pressures it to reduce purchases of Russian oil products.
Donald Trump claims that his diplomatic actions stopped an armed conflict between India and Pakistan. He personally intervened by holding telephone conversations with the leaders of both countries.
US President Donald Trump opened the first meeting of the Peace Council, calling it his most important undertaking. He welcomed world leaders, including representatives from Saudi Arabia and Hungary.
Donald Trump announced the attraction of over $5 billion from the founding countries of the Peace Council for humanitarian needs and infrastructure restoration in Gaza. The funds will be finalized on February 19 in Washington.
Trump informed Netanyahu of his support for Israeli strikes on Iran if no deal is reached with Tehran. The US is considering options for assistance, including refueling and overflight permits.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the country might join the nuclear race due to concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ankara does not wish to disrupt the fragile balance of power in the region but may be forced to do so.
Algeria has initiated the procedure to terminate its air service agreement with the UAE, which has been in effect since 2013. This move is a consequence of a prolonged diplomatic crisis and accusations of UAE interference in Algeria's internal affairs.
Cristiano Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the internal processes in the Saudi Arabian league and believes his team is losing support. The option of an early end to his career in Saudi Arabia is being discussed.
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.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and F-35 fighters have arrived in the Middle East. The US is deploying additional air defense assets to protect allies and American troops.
MHP became the first Ukrainian agricultural company to be an official partner of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have joined Trump's "Peace Council. " Israel has also confirmed its participation, while Russia is considering the invitation.
Donald Trump has invited a number of countries to his "Peace Council for Gaza" to implement a 20-point plan. The signing ceremony is scheduled for this Thursday in Davos.
Rising tensions between the US and Iran, as well as internal protests, pose a threat to the security of Tehran's nuclear assets. Experts are concerned about the loss of control over highly enriched uranium and possible sabotage at nuclear power plants.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud criticized Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland, emphasizing the unacceptability of violating Somalia's integrity. He called for direct negotiations with the central government.
Russia exported over 2 million tons of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025, passing it off as its own product. To do this, captured ports and a "ship-to-ship" scheme were used to circumvent sanctions.
Scientists have found mummified cheetah remains in caves near the city of Arar, indicating their presence in the region between 130 and 1800 years ago. The bodies were preserved due to the unique microclimate of the caves.
At a UN Security Council meeting, the US warned Iran of its readiness for decisive action over the suppression of protests. Russia was the only country to support Iran, accusing the US of interference.
Donald Trump plans to resume oil production in Venezuela to lower global prices to $50 per barrel. This would allow the US to control about 30% of the world's raw materials market.
Real Madrid may involve Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, despite his incomplete recovery from a knee injury. Coach Xabi Alonso called it a "controlled risk" for the sake of the trophy.
The Warner Bros. Discovery board of directors rejected Paramount's revised takeover bid, deeming it insufficiently attractive compared to the Netflix deal. Paramount's offer was called "inadequate" and excessively risky due to significant additional debt.
The Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has regained control of the city of Mukalla and Hadramaut province. This happened after a series of Saudi coalition airstrikes on separatist positions.
OPEC+ agreed to maintain stable oil production, despite an 18% price drop in 2025 and tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Eight countries raised their production targets by 2.9 million barrels per day from April to December 2025.
Yemen's Transitional Council agreed to talks with Saudi Arabia after losing the eastern port of Mukalla. This happened amid military successes of the Yemeni government and the weakening of separatist positions.
The governor of Yemen's Saudi-backed Hadramaut province announced the start of an operation to reclaim positions in the south of the country.
Yemen's main air gateway, Aden International Airport, has suspended operations due to a dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over flight restrictions. This happened amid the biggest crisis in relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in a decade.
Bloomberg presented a review of the 11 most anticipated hotel properties scheduled to open in 2026. The list includes private island resorts and renovated historic palaces in major metropolises.
