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- China launches reusable spacecraft for fourth time since 2020
China successfully launched into orbit a reusable experimental spacecraft aboard a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country’s northwest on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported.
https://wtvbam.com/2026/02/07/china-launches-reusable-spacecraft-for-fourth-time-since-2020/
- Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters
US and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Russia as early as March 2026, according to Reuters. The information was reported by The WP Times, citing the Reuters report. Reuters says three sources familiar with the talks described the proposed timeline as highly ambitious and likely to be delayed due to the lack of agreement on key issues, most notably territorial questions. Five additional sources told the news agency that under one of the scenarios being discussed, any peace agreement would be put to a referendum, potentially held at the same time as national elections.
https://westminsterpimliconews.co.uk/could-the-war-end-in-march-us-and-ukraine-discuss-russia-deal/
- Pakistan says two astronaut candidates pass China screening for space mission
Two Pakistani astronaut candidates have successfully completed advanced medical, psychological and aptitude assessments in China for a human spaceflight mission, an official statement said on Saturday, bringing the country closer to sending on of them aboard a Chinese space station later this year.
https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2632103/pakistan
- Trump turns to US military leaders for diplomatic efforts on Iran and Ukraine
President Donald Trump has taken the unusual step of tapping military leaders for high-level diplomacy, sending the top U.S. commander in the Middle East to talks over Iran’s nuclear program and positioning the Army secretary as a key negotiator on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s peace deadline revealed by Zelensky after latest assault by Putin’s force
President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that the United States is pushing Russia and Ukraine to end the war by this summer. The Ukrainian leader told reporters that the Americans “want to do everything by June” in comments released on Saturday. Other reports suggested that the United States is aiming to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine as early as next month.
- In show of support, France and Canada open consulates in Greenland
France and Canada, which both oppose US President Donald Trump’s claim to Greenland, opened consulates in the Danish autonomous territory’s capital on Friday, in a show of support for the local government.
https://www.thelocal.com/20260207/in-show-of-support-france-and-canada-open-consulates-in-greenland
- China slams ‘threat’ label in Norway security report as ‘sheer speculation’
Beijing has denounced Norway’s latest security assessment labelling China as a threat, dismissing the report as “sheer speculation and imagination” while accusing Oslo of holding a “misguided” view that risked damage to ties.
- US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
The United States and India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both countries seek to realign global supply chains.
- Syria, Saudia Arabia announce joint airline, telecoms deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of deals that will establish a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop Syria’s telecommunications network battered by 14 years of civil war. Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali announced a series of deals including “a low-cost Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at strengthening regional and international air links”, and a project to develop “telecommunications infrastructure and digital connectivity”.
- Saudi Arabia to invest $2 billion to develop Aleppo’s airports in phases, minister says
Saudi Arabia will invest 7.5 billion Saudi riyals ($2 billion) to develop two airports in the Syrian city of Aleppo over several phases, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih says.