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1. Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Damascus after 13-year suspension
In a press conference at the airport, Syrian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Humanitarian Affairs Ahmad Dukhan applauded the resumption of flights, thanking "the Turkish government and people for standing by the Syrian people."
2. Trump orders release of thousands of classified files on JFK assassination
Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
The executive order the president signed on Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and the Rev Martin Luther King Jr. The order is among a flurry of executive actions Trump has quickly taken the first week of his second term.
3. Tesla to significantly raise prices of all cars in Canada, website shows
Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with prices of Model 3 going up by as much as C$9,000 ($6,254.78).
Model Y variants will see increases of up to C$4,000, while all versions of Model S and X will rise by C$4,000, according to the website.
Tesla did not provide a reason for the price increase.
4. OpenAI’s new Operator AI agent can do things on the web for you
Artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, with new developments and applications emerging across various sectors. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, unveiled a new AI agent capable of performing web tasks for users, further expanding the capabilities of AI assistants and their potential to automate everyday tasks
5. UK to investigate Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems
Britain launched an investigation into Apple and Google's smartphone operating systems, app stores and browsers on Thursday, its second use of recently bulked up regulatory powers to scrutinise big tech companies.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it would assess whether Apple and Google had "strategic market status" in mobile ecosystems, and the impact they had on users and on businesses developing content and services.
6. Best picture, director and lead actor Oscar nominees revealed
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, setting the stage for the upcoming ceremony on March 2. The announcement previews the competition for this year’s top honors in film.
This year’s nominations included notable achievements, with representation across various genres and languages. The announcement also addressed the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, adding a somber acknowledgment to the proceedings.
7. Kazakhstan Selects Four Global Nuclear Firms for NPP Construction
Kazakhstan has shortlisted four global firms—CNNC, KHNP, Rosatom, and EDF—for its future nuclear power plant, chosen for their expertise in water-cooled reactors and extensive experience. The final decision will prioritize national interests, international standards, and IAEA recommendations to ensure safety and sustainability.
In parallel, Kazakhstan is investing 13.5 trillion tenge (US$25.5 billion) by 2029 to modernize its energy infrastructure, upgrade 80,000 kilometers of networks, improve efficiency, and address rising demand while transitioning to market-based pricing and sustainable energy solutions.
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SpaceX has made history with the largest initial public offering ever in the United States, pricing its shares at $135 each and achieving a market valuation of $1.77 trillion.
SpaceX made a historic entrance into the Nasdaq on Friday, surging over 20% in its first day of trading and lifting its valuation to more than $2 trillion. Investors flocked to the world’s largest IPO, betting on Elon Musk’s sprawling empire spanning rockets, AI and beyond.
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to block or significantly reduce river flows under the Indus Waters Treaty could have “far-reaching consequences”, after India's water minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that “not a single drop” of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years.
While France hosts next week’s Group of Seven summit, businesses in neighbouring Switzerland have already begun taking precautions, with many shops in Geneva boarded up ahead of a large anti-G7 demonstration expected on Sunday.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have criticised Britain, France and Germany for leaving them out of talks with Russia about a potential future peace deal for Ukraine.
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European museums are increasingly returning cultural artefacts to countries in Africa and the Middle East, as pressure grows to address the legacy of colonialism and disputed ownership.
Uganda’s health ministry has raised concerns over what it described as unfair travel restrictions imposed during the current Ebola outbreak, warning that such measures risk undermining transparent reporting. .
Georgia is overhauling its migration laws in one of the most significant legal reforms in years, introducing criminal penalties for fake marriages, tighter controls on foreign students and expanded investigative powers for the migration authorities.
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