Ethiopia, UK Sign Technical Cooperation MoU on Public Investment and Asset Management
I met with the Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and held discussions on key bilateral and regional issues of…
Zelenskyy Confirms February 4–5 for Next Round of Trilateral Talks
Our negotiating team has just delivered a report. The dates for the next trilateral meetings have been set – February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine is ready for…
Arab, Islamic Nations Warn Gaza Violations Threaten Peace Process
Joint Statement by Eight Arab and Islamic countries expressing their strong condemnation of the repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar,…
Rafah crossing set to open today for pedestrian traffic in both directions
The Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is slated to open for pedestrian traffic in both directions today, in accordance with the ceasefire deal. – Prime Minister Benjamin…
US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf
Iran and the United States have confirmed opening lines of communication to work out a deal and avoid military action as tensions rise in the Gulf and regional powers ramp…
Trump announces start of talks on Greenland, hopes for ‘good deal’
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations on Greenland have started and expressed hope for a “good deal” for both Washington and Europe. – “We have started a negotiation,” he…
The Breath of Life: Oxygen’s Invisible Dominion and Fiery Secrets
Oxygen (O, atomic number 8), the element that defines aerobic life on Earth, is both everywhere and strangely elusive. Making up ~21% of the atmosphere, ~46% of Earth’s crust (by…
National Freedom Day – United States Reflects on Emancipation and Equality on February 1
On February 1, 2026, the United States observes National Freedom Day, an annual commemoration established to honor the signing of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by President Abraham…
Heroes’ Day – Rwanda Honors Its Fallen on February 1
On February 1, 2026, Rwanda observes Heroes’ Day (Umunsi w’Abahutu / Icyumweru cy’Abahutu), a national public holiday dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to all Rwandans who sacrificed their lives…
Federal Territory Day – Celebrating Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya on February 1
On February 1, 2026, the three Federal Territories of Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya — jointly celebrate Federal Territory Day (Hari Wilayah Persekutuan), a public holiday exclusive to…