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Morning Briefing: Feb. 4, 2026

Morning Briefing: Feb. 4, 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
EU foreign policy chief warns about security risks from China's growing interest in Arctic
03.02.2026

EU foreign policy chief warns about security risks from China's growing interest in Arctic

‘The Arctic is no longer a quiet corner on the map. It is the front line of the global power competition,' Kaja Kallas says

Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, says maritime authority
03.02.2026

Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz, says maritime authority

Incident occurred approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman, UKMTO says

Ukraine to 'adjust' peace talks position following overnight Russian strike on energy infrastructure: Zelenskyy
03.02.2026

Ukraine to 'adjust' peace talks position following overnight Russian strike on energy infrastructure: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president accuses Russia of violating US-promoted energy ceasefire, claiming it was agreed for 1 week

FACTBOX - New START: The US and Russian nuclear treaty about to expire
03.02.2026

FACTBOX - New START: The US and Russian nuclear treaty about to expire

START was signed in 1991, ending Cold War’s nuclear standoff and introducing unprecedented verification regime

Tech leaders come under fire after Epstein files spur allegations
03.02.2026

Tech leaders come under fire after Epstein files spur allegations

E-mails show Elon Musk made multiple attempts to visit Epstein’s properties, Bill Gates shared top-secret work in biological defense and neurotechnology, and Jeff Bezos was allegedly seen at co-conspirator Maxwell’s townhouse