US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky — 7 February 2026 (LINK)

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region — (LINK) ground.news: 34 media reports — 7 February 2026 (LINK)

AI wiped out $400 billion in market caps of software companies this week — and it's only getting started: -$218.8bn for Microsoft — 7 February 2026 (LINK)

Drone attack by paramilitary group in central Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says — (LINK) ground.news:88 media reports — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

— AP: A drone attack on Friday on a WFP aid convoy in North Kordofan province killed one and wounded several others, said Denise Brown, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Sudan.

Yemen's ruling council names new cabinet after deadly clashes in the south — (LINK) ground.news: 34 media reports — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains — (LINK) ground.news: 29 media reports — 7 February 2026 (LINK)

Gunmen kill at least 162 in Nigeria attack on 3 February after issuing a call to prayer — (LINK) ground.news: 166 media reports — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

— Authorities identified the attackers as the Lakurawa, a locally known armed group linked to the Islamic State Sahel Province with roots in neighboring Niger and increased activity after the 2023 coup.

Suicide bombing at Islamabad Shiite mosque kills 31: 3 arrested in Peshawar: 2 brothers of bomber and a woman — (LINK) ground.news: 353 media reports — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

— Investigators have also revealed that prior to the Islamabad suicide bombing, the attacker had remained in Afghanistan for approximately five months where he allegedly received formal training in weapons handling and suicide attacks.

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran — (LINK) ground.news: 69 media reports — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes — 6 February 2026 (LINK)

— The clip — set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight — was at the end of a 62-second video he shared containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The White House initially defended the clip as an "internet meme video" and told critics to "stop the fake outrage".

Ukraine and Russia swap 314 prisoners of war after Abu Dhabi talks — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

WEF launches investigation into CEO Borge Brende over Epstein relationship — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— Brende is said to have attended three dinners at which Epstein was also present, the Italian news agency Ansa wrote on Thursday. There was also e-mail and text message communication between the two.

UN chief speaks of 'grave moment' as final US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires: "For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals" of the two countries — 4 February 2026 (LINK)

Catchup: Trump signs law that withholds United States dues to World Anti-Doping Agency until the organization takes steps to address U.S. accusations that WADA is beholden to Chinese influence — 3 February 2026 (LINK)