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Panama officially announced its withdrawal from the global Chinese initiative “One Belt, One Road” signed in 2017. The decision coincided with the visit of the US Secretary of State and drew criticism from China.

Tesla has increased the cost of the Model X by $5000 in the US - the standard version now costs $84,990. The Plaid version has also risen in price to $99,990.

The Trump administration is preparing a massive cut in USAID staff, leaving only 294 employees out of more than 10,000. The decision threatens global humanitarian aid and disease control programs.

The US President signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC over its investigation of Americans and their allies. Restrictions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions for individuals involved in the investigations and their families.

Keith Kellogg, Trump's newly appointed special envoy, held talks with Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. They discussed key issues of bilateral relations.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, discussed with Roman Shvartsman the parallels between the crimes of the Nazis and the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. It was proposed to organize an international meeting on preserving the memory of crimes against humanity.

Keith Kellogg stated that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits holding elections during hostilities. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of elections as a sign of democracy even in wartime.

Pete Hughes will participate in the Ramstein meeting on February 12 at NATO headquarters. For the first time, the meeting will be hosted by the United Kingdom instead of the United States, and the future leadership of the format remains in question.

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.