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Morning Briefing: Feb. 3, 2026

Morning Briefing: Feb. 3, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Up to 1,000 migrants feared missing in Mediterranean after Cyclone Harry: NGO
02.02.2026

Up to 1,000 migrants feared missing in Mediterranean after Cyclone Harry: NGO

Mediterranea Saving Humans says 'most dangerous maritime conditions' recorded in area in past 2 decades

Economic, military pressure on Cuba unacceptable, Russia's Lavrov reaffirms
02.02.2026

Economic, military pressure on Cuba unacceptable, Russia's Lavrov reaffirms

In phone call with Cuban counterpart, foreign minister expresses commitment to continue providing Havana with ‘necessary political, material support’

NATO says Ankara summit in July to focus on delivering concrete results
02.02.2026

NATO says Ankara summit in July to focus on delivering concrete results

Deputy chief says meeting will prioritize defense spending commitments, industry cooperation and continued support for Ukraine

New round of US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to take place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday
02.02.2026

New round of US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to take place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says talks originally scheduled for Feb. 1 was postponed to adjust schedules of all participants

In response to released Epstein files, Russia's envoy says 'satanist cabal' exploited situation in Ukraine
02.02.2026

In response to released Epstein files, Russia's envoy says 'satanist cabal' exploited situation in Ukraine

Envoy Kirill Dmitriev highlights document from Epstein's files, saying 'Ukraine upheaval should provide many opportunities'