A new round of peace talks to end Russia's war on Ukraine begin Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia's Petro to meet at White House
Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro share little in common — except a talent for confrontation. Their meeting at the White House on Tuesday could reshape U.S.–Colombia relations.
(Image credit: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS,RAUL ARBOLEDA)
Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.
(Image credit: Roberto Monaldo/AP)
Monday, February 2, 2026
Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election
Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics started by her predecessor.
(Image credit: Carlos Borbon)
Iran warns U.S. attack would spark regional war. What's next for the country?
After President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war. The International Crisis Group's Ali Vaez talks about what's next.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.
(Image credit: Mohammed Arafat)
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic.
(Image credit: Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)
