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Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia pitched a $12 trillion economic cooperation package to the US during peace discussions. Dubbed the “Dmitriev package,” the proposal quadruples Russia’s GDP and raises concerns for Ukraine’s national interests.

Crude oil prices rose on February 4 as Middle East tensions returned after the US downed an Iranian drone and Iranian vessels challenged a US-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude traded near $64 per barrel.

Authorities in Las Vegas have uncovered a suspected illegal biological laboratory inside a home owned by a Chinese national linked to a similar case in California. Police found pathogen-labelled containers, lab equipment and around 1,000 mice.

Crude oil prices were steady on February 3 as easing US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty kept markets cautious. WTI traded near $62.5/barrel, while Brent stayed around $66. Possible nuclear talks and a steady OPEC+ output plan weighed on prices.

The new India-US trade deal lowers tariffs to 18%. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticises past 50% duties, urging swift action to rebuild ties. PM Modi hails the agreement as a milestone for cooperation between the two democracies.

Oil prices fell sharply on February 2 as easing US-Iran tensions reduced supply disruption fears. Crude oil dropped to $62.24/barrel. WTI and Brent slid over 5%. No military drills in Strait of Hormuz and steady OPEC+ output pushed prices lower.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, the news agency Fars reported on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action.

A new scientific theory suggests methane gas released from the ocean floor may explain past disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Researchers say these gas bursts could have caused ships to sink and engines to fail, but may no longer occur today.

Nalin Haley sparked controversy by calling India a “cheap ally” while US‑India trade negotiations near conclusion. His remarks came in response to an old Vivek Ramaswamy video, adding fuel to political tensions and online backlash.

The US enters a partial shutdown after Congress misses the budget deadline, triggered by immigration tensions and protests’ deaths. A Senate deal may restore funding within days.