International Day of Human Fraternity – Celebrating Unity and Solidarity on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the world observes International Day of Human Fraternity, a United Nations-designated day established to promote mutual understanding, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and solidarity among people of different…
World Cancer Day – Uniting for a Cancer-Free Future on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the world observes World Cancer Day, a global awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise understanding of cancer, promote prevention,…
Rosa Parks Day – Honoring the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement on February 4
On February 4, 2026, the states of California and Missouri officially observe Rosa Parks Day, a state holiday commemorating the birthday of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (born February 4, 1913,…
Independence Day – Sri Lanka Celebrates Sovereignty on February 4
On February 4, 2026, Sri Lanka marks Independence Day (නිදහස් දිනය / Nidahas Divasaya), the country’s most important national holiday, commemorating the peaceful end of 133 years of British colonial…
Day of the Armed Struggle – Angola Remembers the Start of Liberation on February 4
On February 4, 2026, Angola observes Day of the Armed Struggle (Dia da Luta Armada or Dia do Início da Luta Armada de Libertação Nacional), a national public holiday commemorating…
China’s hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft completes first flight
China’s YH-1000S, a self-made hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft, the world’s first of its kind, has completed its maiden flight in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality. – According to the China Academy…
Macron says technical preparations for talks with Putin underway
French President Emmanuel Macron said that preparations for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin are underway. – “Preparations are currently underway, and technical discissions on this issue are ongoing,” he…
Hungary sues EU over Russian energy ban
Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU’s top court seeking to annul a ban on Russian energy supplies to the bloc, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced. – The…
Priority of Iran talks in Istanbul is to avoid conflict, official says
The priority of talks between Iran and the United States this week in Istanbul is to avoid any conflict and de-escalate tensions between the two sides. – A group of…
UN mission due in DR Congo to help enforce ceasefire: Qatar
The UN will soon send a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s volatile east to help enforce a ceasefire that has been breached despite peace agreements. – The announcement…