Huginn and Muninn Intelligence

Weekend wrap up 1 & 2 February

Zelenskyy says Russia attacking ‘own civilians’ in Kursk

Ukrainian President Voloydymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using bombs “even against their own civilians” after an air strike hit a boarding school in the Russian town of Sudzha. But Russia blamed Ukraine for the attack.

Trump orders strikes on IS targets in Somalia

The United States has conducted air strikes on IS targets in Somalia, President Donald Trump confirmed on social media. The strikes had the backing of Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa

The visit by Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the Gulf Arab state could signal his government’s strategy of moving away from Iranian influence. Ousted leader Bashar Assad was backed by Tehran.

Rubio meets Panama’s leader to push Trump demand for canal

Trump has called for the US to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, saying China’s growing influence in the region poses a national security risk.

Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, China

Mexico and Canada say they will respond by imposing tariffs of their own, despite a retaliation clause in the US order. Meanwhile, China pledged to challenge the US move before the WTO.

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