According to the agreement, Hamas transferred the bodies of the hostages and the deceased to Israel, but it was determined that one of the bodies belonged to an unknown person, and in the coffin was not the deceased Israeli citizen Shiri, but someone else. The Israelis were indignant and called this a serious violation of the agreement.

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will participate in a discussion on Ukraine's future in Washington. This decision came after the emergency meetings of EU leaders concerned about the rapprochement between Moscow and Washington.

Negotiations between the Russian and American delegations in the Saudi Arabian capital lasted four and a half hours. The meeting was held in a respectful tone, the parties expressed their readiness for further dialogue, but disagreements remained on the Ukraine issue.

Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism for comparing himself to Napoleon Bonaparte. He posted the phrase "He who saves his country violates no law", attributed to the French emperor, on his personal social media accounts. Critics interpreted this post as a sign of dictatorial tendencies.

Japan is heading toward a "green" future. By 2040, the country plans to generate 40–50% of its electricity from renewable sources. The government's new energy plan provides for a balance between solar, wind, nuclear, and conventional thermal power plants. This will radically change the country's energy system.

Ahead of the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels on Thursday, February 13, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that Kyiv must participate in any negotiations regarding a truce in Ukraine. Meanwhile, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called Trump's talks with Putin "regrettable."

Marriage rates in China have fallen to the lowest level since records began in 1986. The decline has been attributed to rising living costs and factors such as traditional gender roles.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has cited protectionism and double standards as the main reasons why the country has not yet become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been placed on full combat readiness following Hamas’ announcement that it would halt the release of Israeli hostages. This was reported on Monday, February 10, by Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz. He called Hamas’ decision a "complete violation" of the previously agreed-upon ceasefire deal.

A dazzling image taken by researchers shows starlight bending under the gravitational pull of a galaxy located 4 billion light-years away. This phenomenon reveals how extremely space is warped by the gravity of the galaxy.

US President Donald Trump said that Elon Musk will lead a Pentagon investigation to uncover hundreds of billions of dollars in fraud and abuse. According to Trump, this initiative will be part of a large-scale federal budget reform aimed at optimizing spending and eliminating corruption.

As part of the ongoing prisoner exchange process in the Gaza Strip, HAMAS has released three Israeli hostages. The transfer of the captives to Israeli military representatives was confirmed by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Uzbekistan will now offer the opportunity to obtain TELC certificates, allowing students and professionals to validate their German language proficiency with internationally recognized certifications. Additionally, TELC’s German language courses and exams will play a crucial role in preparing Uzbek youth for higher education and employment in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague in response to its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tokyo confirmed its commitment to resolving the territorial dispute with Moscow and signing a peace treaty despite the cooling of bilateral relations. This was announced by the Japanese government's Secretary General, Yoshimasa Hayashi, on the eve of "Northern Territories Day."

In just a few weeks, Elon Musk has taken control of key US federal agencies, causing panic among civil servants and lawsuits from trade unions. The new center of power in Washington is rapidly changing the government structure, following Trump's course toward drastically reducing bureaucracy.

As part of his official visit to Malaysia, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Museum of Islamic Art - the country's largest collection of Islamic cultural heritage. The museum displays more than 10,000 rare exhibits, including unique artifacts created in different eras in the territory of modern Uzbekistan.

Donald Trump is returning to the strategy of "maximum pressure" on Iran. The US President signed a memorandum mandating that Iran's oil exports be reduced to zero, which should weaken Tehran's economy and prevent it from developing its nuclear program.

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet in Ankara to discuss military cooperation, including the deployment of Turkish air bases in Syria and the preparation of a new Syrian army.

The number of foreign workers in Japan has reached a record high as the country struggles to address labor shortages. According to government data, as of October 2024, Japan’s foreign workforce stood at 2.3 million, an increase of 254,000 compared to the previous year.