United States

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.

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.

I&U Group owner Sergiy Tarasov was put on the international wanted list for a scheme to misappropriate state land by forging military documents. More than 80 people were affected, and the value of the misappropriated plots is estimated at UAH 9.5 million.

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.

53% of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania have official jobs, and 83% of children attend school. The UN will allocate $10.9 million to further support 55,000 refugees until 2025.

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.

Gustavo Petro said that cocaine is banned only because of its origin in Latin America. According to him, the drug is no more harmful than whiskey.

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.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has no confirmation of a meeting with Marco Rubio at an expanded meeting of foreign ministers in Paris. Sibiga expects the possibility of such a conversation in the near future.

Nissan's Board of Directors plans to reject Honda's proposal to merge into a joint holding company. Honda proposed to make Nissan its subsidiary, which was unacceptable to Nissan's management.

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.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that foreign aid should promote U.S. interests, not be charity. USAID refused to provide information on the use of funds, where only 10-13% of the amount reaches the recipients.

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.

The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on criminal liability for violating and circumventing sanctions. Violators will face fines of up to 120000 nmdg, imprisonment for up to 10 years and confiscation of property.

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.

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.