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Washington is set to host the first-ever Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, bringing together delegations from more than 50 countries to secure supply chains vital for technology and national security. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Islamabad for a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation with Pakistan.
In Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy but acknowledged intensifying global pressures that may test its neutrality. In West Africa, Moscow confirmed Russian forces helped Niger repel an ISIL assault on Niamey airport, underscoring Russia’s expanding footprint in Sahel security.
Elsewhere, geopolitical shifts are unfolding: a US–India trade deal signals a strategic economic recalibration; China’s Xi Jinping called for a more “equal, multipolar world” with Uruguay; Iran’s president ordered equitable talks with the United States; and Havana says communications with Washington are underway, though formal negotiations remain stalled.
Here are top ten news articles defining the world today:
- The United States to Host Critical Minerals Ministerial
Description: On February 4, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The United States will welcome delegations from over 50 nations to advance collective efforts to strengthen and diversify critical minerals supply chains. This historic gathering will create momentum for collaboration to secure these critical components vital to technological innovation, economic strength, and national security.
2– Kazakh president arrives today
Description: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will arrive for a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Feb 3-4 to discuss new avenues for broadening cooperation between the two states.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1970737/kazakh-president-arrives-today
3– Indonesia President Prabowo hints at harsh world politics challenging country’s non-alignment policy
Description: Amid intensifying regional conflicts across the globe, President Prabowo Subianto has maintained Indonesia’s non-bloc, non-alignment foreign policy but hinted at the harsh realities of global politics, which might have compelled him to take sides on some international political issues.
4– Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport
Description: Russian soldiers helped repel an attack claimed by the ISIL (ISIS) armed group on Niger’s main airport in the capital, Niamey, last week, according to Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The attack was repelled through the joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defence’s African Corps and the Nigerien armed forces,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said.
5– US–India Trade Deal Marks a Strategic Shift in Global Commerce and Geopolitics
Description: The announcement of a new trade agreement between the United States and India by former US President Donald Trump signals a notable reset in economic relations between the two countries. By reducing tariffs on Indian imports from 25 percent to 18 percent, Washington has sent a message that trade tensions with one of Asia’s largest economies are giving way to a more cooperative and interest-aligned approach. The decision is being viewed not merely as a tariff adjustment, but as a recalibration of broader economic and strategic priorities.
6– Xi urges ‘equal, multipolar world’ in talks with Uruguay’s Orsi
Description: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and Uruguay to work together to advance an “equal and orderly multipolar world” as he met Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a media pool report.
Xi said the two countries should also promote “inclusive and universally beneficial economic globalisation,” reiterating China’s long-standing call for reforms to global governance and international economic systems.
7– Iran’s president says he instructed foreign minister to ‘pursue fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States
Description: Iran’s president says he instructed foreign minister to ‘pursue fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States.
8– American ex-diplomat steps forward: »The only immediate security threat to Greenland right now is the United States
Description: America’s independence day on July 4th also became Nathan Sheridan’s personal independence day.
According to Nathan Sheridan, for Trump, it’s only about one thing: acquiring new land and becoming a president who will be remembered for expanding the US territory.
9– US may have some good news on push to end Ukraine-Russia war, Trump says
Description: US President Donald Trump said his administration might have some good news soon on its push to end the nearly four-year war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
10– Cuba confirms ‘communications’ with US, but says no negotiations yet
Description: Cuba’s government on Monday told AFP that it was in “communication” with US President Donald Trump’s administration but not yet in formal talks on a deal to end Washington’s pressure campaign on the island.