Скачать или смотреть Snapshot of world news 2026/02/01

On February 1, 2026, the global news landscape was dominated by escalating tensions in the Middle East, significant political resignations in the UK, and major shifts in US foreign and domestic policy.  

Top 15 Global News Headlines for Feb 1, 2026
Iran Warns of "Regional War": Iran’s supreme leader warned that any U.S. attack would spark a "regional war." This follows Iranian lawmakers designating all EU militaries as terrorist groups after the EU labeled the Revolutionary Guard a terror organization.  

Epstein Files Massive Release: The U.S. Department of Justice released over 3 million previously undisclosed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, naming figures like Elon Musk and Bill Gates in new contexts.

Mandelson Resigns from UK Labour: Former ambassador and Labour heavyweight Peter Mandelson resigned from the party to avoid further embarrassment following revelations in the latest Epstein files.

Trump Threatens Cuba Blockade: President Trump signaled a potential "real blockade" on Cuba, though he confirmed the U.S. is currently in talks with Cuban leadership to de-escalate.

Carlos Alcaraz Wins Australian Open: In a historic match, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam in singles.

Deadly Russian Drone Strikes in Ukraine: At least 15 people were killed when a Russian drone hit a minibus carrying mineworkers in Dnipro, while another strike in Kharkiv hit a passenger train.

Costa Rican General Elections: Voters in Costa Rica headed to the polls to elect a new president and 57 members of the Legislative Assembly, with Laura Fernandez emerging as a frontrunner.

Balochistan Insurgency Crackdown: The Pakistani military concluded a 40-hour operation resulting in the deaths of 145 Baloch Liberation Army insurgents, though dozens of civilians and security personnel were also killed.

India’s Infrastructure Budget: The Indian government presented an annual budget focused on manufacturing and infrastructure to sustain growth amidst a global trade war.

Artemis II Lunar Mission Update: NASA announced that four astronauts are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon, the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years.

Kevin Warsh Nominated for Fed Chair: President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve when Powell's term ends in May.

Gaza Rafah Crossing "Pilot Reopening": A limited reopening of the Rafah crossing allowed some patients to leave Gaza, though dozens were reported killed in continued Israeli strikes elsewhere in the strip.

Sudan War: Khartoum Airport Reopens: In a sign of shifting dynamics, Khartoum airport received its first scheduled flight since the start of the civil war.

Trump’s ICE Crackdown Backlash: A federal judge declined to halt immigration enforcement in Minnesota despite widespread protests and criticism from local Democratic leaders.

SpaceX and xAI Merger Plans: Reports emerged that Elon Musk is planning a "megamerger" between his aerospace firm SpaceX and his AI company xAI.