Trump-Modi pact: A multi-Billion dollar redesign of global energy flows

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.

Medvedev labels Maduro’s seizure an act of war, warns of NATO military friction

​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.

​Deliberate strike on DTEK miners: Ukraine reports 15 dead in Ternivka

​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.

Historic snowfall in Japan leaves 14 dead and thousands stranded

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.

US-Iran tensions: Experts warn of unprecedented human cost and IRGC coup risk

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.

President Trump reports significant progress in Abu Dhabi peace negotiations

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.

"Zero oil, zero money": US activates emergency powers against Cuba and its trade partners

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.

US private equity giant Carlyle agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets amid sanctions

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

Geopolitics vs. logistics: the strategic battle for the EUCA seat

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.

Berlin signals gradual path for Ukraine as Chancellor Merz tempers expectations for rapid EU entry

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.

Washington signals potential strikes as carrier group reaches Persian Gulf

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.

Bundestag Speaker warns migration is vital for German economic resilience

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.