An armed man was shot dead by U. S. Secret Service agents after breaking into the Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The incident occurred on the morning of February 22, when Trump was at the White House.
Hundreds of activists and diplomats gathered in Washington for a march to the residence of the Russian ambassador, demanding increased sanctions pressure on the Kremlin.
US President Donald Trump is considering limited military strikes on Iran to force Tehran to sign a new nuclear deal. This could lead to a new destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
Vietnam has reached an agreement with the Donald Trump administration to access American technologies in the fields of AI and semiconductors.
The White House is preparing a response to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, considering a wide range of measures. The Pentagon has presented Trump with plans to eliminate Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his entourage.
The International Olympic Committee is investigating Gianni Infantino's actions for violating the principle of political neutrality. He participated in Trump's "Peace Council" meeting, where an agreement was signed on investments in football in the Gaza Strip.
The Trump administration is requiring all commercial driver's license applicants to be tested exclusively in English. This decision comes after a series of fatal accidents involving migrant drivers.
The US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on February 20, preparing for possible strikes on Iran. It may join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to increase pressure on Tehran.
Global oil prices rose after Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding its nuclear program. The price of Brent crude exceeded $83 per barrel, as the market anticipates sanctions against Iran.
The European Commission has approved a new trusteeship structure, granting Berlin long-term control over Rosneft's German assets. This will ensure Germany's energy security.
American financier Gentry Beach, linked to the Trump family, has struck a deal with Russia's Novatek to develop a gas project in Alaska. This cooperation comes amid Russia's war against Ukraine and Western sanctions.
US President Donald Trump, according to the Daily Beast, almost fell asleep during speeches at the inaugural meeting of the "Peace Council". Cameras repeatedly captured him with his eyes closed, which was not the first such incident.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners. However, the law does not apply to those accused of facilitating military actions against the country.
The Belarusian delegation did not receive US visas to participate in the first meeting of President Donald Trump's Peace Council. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry expressed surprise at the failure to fulfill basic formalities.
US President Donald Trump has urged Great Britain to maintain full control over Diego Garcia island. This would allow strikes against Iran if necessary.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump may order large-scale strikes on Iran that would last several weeks. This operation would likely be a joint American-Israeli campaign.
Talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva brought no breakthrough, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of stalling for time. Expert Zhelikhovsky believes that Moscow is using the negotiations to gain time on the battlefield.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw revealed new details of a nuclear test that China allegedly conducted in June 2020. A seismic station in Kazakhstan recorded an explosion with a magnitude of 2.75 near the Lop Nur test site.
During negotiations with the US in Oman, the Iranian delegation proposed transferring part of its highly enriched uranium to Russia and suspending enrichment for several years. This was done to advance nuclear talks and avoid an attack by the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness to discuss the withdrawal of troops from the Donetsk region if Russia does the same. He rejected Russia's claims of sovereignty over this territory.
US President Donald Trump advised Ukraine to act "fast" regarding negotiations. This happened before peace talks in Geneva, where the main topic will be territories.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on February 16 in Geneva. The meeting took place ahead of the second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
Trump expressed dissatisfaction with California Governor Newsom's clean energy deal with Great Britain. The White House considers it an interference in US foreign policy, while Newsom calls it a technical partnership.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has begun naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid rising tensions with the US and the resumption of nuclear program talks.
The Russian delegation will arrive in Geneva early on Tuesday morning and stay until Wednesday evening. The Ukrainian negotiating team has already left for Switzerland for consultations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the Russian delegation would leave for Geneva tonight. The negotiators have clear instructions to act within the framework of the Anchorage understanding.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Budanov went to Geneva for another round of consultations on ending the war. The negotiations will take place on February 17-18 with the mediation of Washington in a trilateral format.
Hungary and Slovakia have approached Croatia regarding the transportation of Russian oil via the Adriatic pipeline. This decision is due to the cessation of transit through the Ukrainian branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline after Russian attacks.
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.
