Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will hold trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4–5, aiming to address the Ukraine conflict. The meeting comes less than two weeks before the fourth anniversary of the war and faces major disagreements over territory and security. Details inside.

President Trump says U.S. forces used a secret weapon called the “Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan defenses during the January 3 raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, though details remain classified.

The U.S., Russia and Ukraine concluded two days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi without an agreement, though all sides described the dialogue as constructive.

European Union leaders warn of a dangerous downward spiral in transatlantic relations after U.S. President Donald Trump threatens escalating tariffs on European allies over Greenland. The dispute risks undermining prosperity and NATO cooperation while prompting emergency EU talks and protests. (110–120 words)

The European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 110.6% on fused corundum imports from China, aiming to protect strategic industries and reduce supply chain dependence.

Tensions over Greenland escalate after US-led talks fail to make progress, prompting Denmark and NATO allies to boost military presence amid renewed acquisition claims by President Donald Trump.

Amid concerns that the US and Russia could reach a Ukraine deal without Europe, several EU countries are pushing to appoint a special envoy to defend the bloc’s interests—an unprecedented step in EU foreign policy.

The US dollar slipped while Asian currencies traded quietly after developments involving the Fed chair raised concerns over the central bank’s independence.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a steep increase in H-1B visa application fees is reshaping the global competition for skilled technology workers. While the move could create hurdles for international talent hoping to work in America, it may also hand a significant advantage to the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are positioning themselves as emerging hubs for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies.

The iPhone 17 lineup is driving a powerful surge in Apple’s global sales, especially in the U.S. and China. Counterpoint Research forecasts that Apple could surpass Samsung to become the world’s top smartphone maker by the end of 2025—a milestone not seen in more than a decade.

U.S. federal deficit jumps sharply in October as delayed payments from the 43-day shutdown pile up, while soaring interest costs and weak consumer confidence add pressure.

Taiwan unveils a $40 billion supplementary defence budget to boost military capabilities amid escalating pressure from China.