United States

Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order imposing sanctions on ICC officials and their families. The restrictions will apply to those who assisted in the investigation of US citizens and their allies.

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that many MPs are constantly on business trips abroad. He emphasized that MPs should work in Ukraine, especially in the frontline regions.

The WHO in Ukraine is optimizing costs due to the possible withdrawal of the United States from the organization and the suspension of aid. The UN World Food Program has announced that it has lifted the suspension of US aid for critical humanitarian projects.

The Panama Canal Authority has denied the US statement that American ships were exempt from the tolls. The situation is escalating amid Trump's statements about regaining control of the canal and accusations of Chinese influence.

Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg because he disagrees with South Africa's policies. He criticizes the country for expropriating private property and promoting DEI ideas.

Regular flossing can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation. A study showed a 44% reduction in the risk of cardioembolic stroke and a 22% reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke.

For the first time, the UK convenes a meeting of the Ramstein for the United States on February 12 at NATO headquarters. Defense Secretary John Healey holds the 26th meeting to discuss support for Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada is developing a system of one-time cash payments to encourage voluntary enlistment in the Armed Forces. Fedir Venislavskyi explained that such payments will be provided upon signing a contract.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said that the likelihood of Ukraine returning nuclear weapons is “almost zero. ” This is a response to Zelenskyy's words about nuclear weapons as an alternative to NATO membership.

There are no draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to lower the mobilization age below 25. MP Venislavsky said that such initiatives are only political discussions and are unlikely to find support in parliament.

Huawei reported revenue of 860 billion yuan in 2024, up 22% from 2023. This is the second best figure in the company's history after the 2020 record of 891 billion yuan.

A second strain of D1. 1 avian influenza has been detected in cows in Nevada, following an outbreak of version B3.13 in 16 states. The virus has already caused one human death and a serious illness in a 13-year-old girl in Canada.

Bitcoin dropped to $97. 7 thousand due to trade tensions between the US and China. MicroStrategy recorded its fourth quarterly loss in a row, but continues to increase its crypto assets.

The accuracy of North Korean missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine has increased, Reuters reports.

The US has canceled duty-free imports of parcels from China worth up to $800. Shoppers and small businesses are now forced to pay an additional 10% tariff and handling fees for imported goods.

Large-scale demonstrations were held in the United States against the first actions of the new Trump administration and the appointment of Musk. The protesters opposed immigration policy, restrictions on rights and access to confidential data.

January 2024 was the hottest January on record, exceeding pre-industrial levels by 1. 75°C. The La Niña phenomenon turned out to be weaker than predicted and failed to curb the rise in global temperatures.

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.

EU and US shipowners have sold 230 obsolete tankers to shell companies to circumvent Russian sanctions. More than half of the vessels were sold to Greek companies for $3.7 billion.

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.

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.

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.

Ukraine's president warned of Russia's possible deployment of troops in Belarus to put pressure on Poland and the Baltic states. Zelenskyy called on neighboring countries to increase defense spending to protect themselves from Russian aggression.

J. D. Vance will participate in the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris on February 10-11 and the Munich Security Conference on February 14-16.

In 2024, 433 cases of measles were recorded in Ukraine, which is 7 times more than last year. The highest number of cases is in the Zakarpattia region, with 84.2% of cases among children under 17.

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.