Trump secures $500 billion trade pact as India pivots from Russian energy

President Donald Trump announced on February 2, 2026, that the United States has finalized a landmark trade agreement with India. The deal marks a seismic shift in global energy politics, with New Delhi reportedly committing to halt Russian oil imports.

Russia warns of global conflict following US abduction of Nicolas Maduro

​The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States has shattered international legal frameworks and constitutes a potential "act of war," stated Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council.

At least 15 civilians killed as Russian drone targets mining bus in Ukraine

​At least 15 people were killed on Sunday, February 1, after a Russian drone struck a bus transporting coal miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region of central-eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed.

Japan winter crisis: Record snow depths trigger national transport paralysis

Lethal winter storms across northern and western Japan have claimed 14 lives and left nearly 200 injured, as local authorities struggle to manage record-breaking accumulations.

Expert at Moldova 1: Trump's nuclear deal compromise could lead to strategic error

A military conflict between the United States and Iran would yield consequences far more devastating than recent wars in the Middle East, warned international relations expert Ioana Constantin-Bercean. Speaking on Moldova 1’s "ÎN CONTEXT" on January 29, she emphasized Iran’s pivotal role in the global hierarchy, noting that any escalation would likely draw direct support from China and Russia.

Trump announces week-long energy ceasefire in Ukraine following Putin appeal

President Donald Trump announced significant progress in negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, disclosing a temporary "energy ceasefire" following a personal appeal to Vladimir Putin.

Trump declares national emergency, targets Cuba’s energy lifelines with global tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Thursday, January 29, citing "threats to national security and foreign policy" posed by the Cuban government.

Carlyle Group moves to acquire Lukoil's $22 billion global portfolio under US pressure

Russian oil major Lukoil, currently under US sanctions, has agreed to divest its vast international portfolio to the American private equity firm Carlyle Group.

Nine cities enter race to host new EU Customs Authority

The European Parliament officially launched the selection process for the future headquarters of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA) on Wednesday, January 28. Nine candidate cities are currently vying for the position: Bucharest, The Hague, Liège, Lille, Málaga, Porto, Rome, Warsaw, and Zagreb.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out Ukraine's EU accession by 2027 citing Copenhagen Criteria

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union remains unattainable in the immediate term. He specifically ruled out the possibility of integration by January 1, 2027.

Trump issues military ultimatum to Iran over nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize military strikes against Iran if Tehran refuses to negotiate a new nuclear stabilization agreement. The warning follows a significant buildup of American naval forces in the Persian Gulf and renewed political pressure on the Iranian administration.

Germany faces critical labor vacuum as domestic workforce hits limits

Bärbel Bas, Speaker of the Bundestag, issued a stark warning at a labor migration conference, stating that Europe's powerhouse cannot sustain its economy without a significant influx of foreign talent.