Alliance defense ministers discussed a more “European” NATO as U.S. strategic priorities shift.

Documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s case have sparked intense debate in Congress, as many victims’ names were easily identifiable and some photos remained unredacted. Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Special Committee and faced sharp criticism from lawmakers of both parties.

Ukraine has accepted Washington’s proposal to hold a new round of peace talks next week, but Russia’s participation remains uncertain.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may announce presidential elections and a referendum on a peace deal with Russia later in February, according to media reports citing sources amid pressure from the United States.

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the termination of its cooperation with Harvard University, ending military training programs, scholarships, and certification courses. The decision will take effect in the 2026–2027 academic year and may affect the training of future officers.

A ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr residence to present the Order of Nishan-e-Pakistan (Mark of Pakistan) to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

On February 5, 2026, the U.S.-Russia Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START, SNV-III) expired, ending the last agreement that limited the nuclear arsenals of the two countries. For the first time since 1972, there is neither a current treaty nor ongoing negotiations on strategic arms control between the world’s two largest nuclear powers.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed developing a grand plan to advance China-Russia relations, discussing the initiative with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video conference.

German intelligence services have arrested two suspects in sabotage acts on German Navy warships. A 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek allegedly damaged equipment and systems on two corvettes at the Hamburg shipyard, including engines, fuel tanks, and electronics.

Despite increasingly harsh rhetoric, the United States and Iran have signaled openness to negotiations. Amid fears that the standoff could escalate into a military conflict, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have stepped up mediation efforts.

In Riyadh, the Chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, Gayane Umerova, joined the opening of the 3rd edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026.

US President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily halt strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, claiming that Moscow agreed to a one-week pause.

The United States has released a new national defense strategy, in which Russia is described as a “persistent but manageable threat” to Eastern NATO members, while China is identified as the main priority for deterrence. The document emphasizes the pursuit of stable peace, the protection of U.S. interests, and a redistribution of European security responsibilities to NATO allies.

US President Donald Trump announced that Washington has deployed a large naval flotilla toward Iran and warned Tehran of serious consequences if more than 800 participants in protests are executed.

As part of his working visit to Davos, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Adebayo Ogunlesi, member of the Board of Directors and Senior Managing Director of Blackrock.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of changing the government in Cuba by the end of 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The Central District Court in Seoul sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison. The charges relate to resisting arrest during the martial law imposed in December 2024. This is the first judicial verdict against the former head of state.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Mexico to expand military and intelligence cooperation aimed at dismantling clandestine fentanyl laboratories. According to The New York Times, citing U.S. officials, Washington is seeking approval to conduct joint operations on Mexican territory.

Concerns are growing within the European Union that key decisions on Ukraine could be made without Brussels’ involvement.

Joint naval exercises of BRICS countries under the name WILL FOR PEACE 2026 have begun in South Africa. The drills will last for one week and are being conducted in territorial waters near Cape Town and around the Simon’s Town naval base.