Monday

Chancellor Merz travelled to Qatar and Saudi Arabia to reset the relationship - why does it matter for Germany and beyond? New Member Deep Dive is out - in written and video format.

Japan election: PM Takaichi’s LDP and Japan Innovation Party are projected to secure a super-majority — ~310 of 465 seats (NHK/Jiji). A historic landslide that strengthens her mandate on economic reform, US alignment, and regional security.

This is what tomorrow's Snap Election in Japan is about ⬇️ www.onestnetwork.com/post/deep-di...

Watch it in video format youtube.com/live/1Z2sod8...

Oh God. Just don’t.

Last night RU launched 40 missiles/400 drones, destroying substations, transmission lines, power plants 2 DTEK power stations severely damage. Temperatures expected to fall to −20C/-4F by Mon. Without air-defense and diplomatic support, Ukraine’s energy crisis is becoming humanitarian crisis.

Spanish PM Sánchez: “We are on the right side of history when we defend a State pact against the climate emergency, just as we were when we recognized the State of Palestine, and just as we are now when we tell tech oligarchs to keep their dirty hands off our children’s mobile phones.”

The Maastricht Treaty, signed on 7 February 1992, formally established the European Union. It laid the foundation for the euro, introduced EU citizenship, and deepened political and economic integration across Europe.

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intel has learned of a $12T US–RU economic cooperation proposal—“Dmitriev package” Reported framework could pose risks to Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Kyiv will not support any agreements that violate Ukrainian Constitution, incl recognition of Crimea as RU territory

Winter Olympics Team GB skier targets ICE with graphic message written in snow www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...

Unitree G1 humanoid robot trying to clear snow in a parking lot.

Q: The WH says a staffer sent that video. Are you going to fire the staffer? Trump: No. I looked at it. I didn’t see the whole thing. I gave it to the people, they posted it. Q: Are you going to apologize? Trump: No, I didn’t make a mistake

Air&Space Forces Mag: U.S. aircraft, drones, and attack helicopters have launched significant airstrikes in recent days against Islamic State militants in Syria as part of the renewed air campaign against remnants of the group, U.S. officials said.

What Trump Did in One Day — and Why It Matters www.onestnetwork.com/post/what-tr...

U.S.–India Reach Interim Trade Framework, Resetting the Terms of Economic Alignment www.onestnetwork.com/post/u-s-ind...

Spanish PM Sanchez: "Social media has become a failed state, and when democracies start to impose order, their owners get nervous. We will move forward despite their threats."

Pls don’t repost that racist meme. Suffocate the exposure. It doesn’t bring anyone any value.

WH just sent 5 signed EOs… diving in.

IOC will remove this soon due to copyright, but here it is

TrumpRx: What It Is, What It Isn’t — and How It Compares to the ACA www.onestnetwork.com/post/trumprx...

#MilanoCorrina2026 Opening Ceremony is a joy for those who appreciate classic music and culture! 🎶

Working on deepdives into: • Trump RX • Germany-Saudi Arabia-Qatar • EU-Japan-Mexico-Canada-US Critical Minerals • WHO updates ✅ DeepDive on the upcoming elections in Japan is available for members Next Week: exclusive event coverage by Asia Society and (separately) Canadian Gov

Spain's Deputy PM Yolanda Díaz: “I have left X. That network is a place of hate. We are not vassals of Elon Musk or Trump.”

If you want to watch the Olympics but don’t have any tv subscription, you can get Walmart+ 30 day trial, which gives you a free month of Peacock, that will be streaming the Olympics. You’re welcome. Don’t forget to cancel, if you don’t desire to continue.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games

EU: “The Commission preliminarily finds TikTok’s addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act (#DSA). This includes features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and its highly personalised recommender system.”

UN/UNESCO/WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA: “In 2026 alone, estimated 4.5M girls – many under 5 y/o – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation. Currently, >230M girls and women are living with its lifelong consequences. Today, on Int Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we reaffirm our commitment to end FGM”

President of the United States shared a video portraying former President and First Lady….as apes. When is it enough?

JD Vance speaks at a bilateral meeting with Italian PM Meloni: “In the spirit of the Olympics, friendship, competition, and coming together around shared values, we’re very thrilled to be here.” Video shared by Vance’s spox Taylor Van Kirk

EU Commission ⬇️

EU Commission: “We stand in solidarity with our Member States which are trying to hold online platforms accountable. This is a top priority for the Commission as well.”

74th National Prayer Breakfast. Ladies & Gentlemen, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) ⬇️

Department of State quotes Trump POTUS: “You just can't have a great country if you don't have religion.”

Trump: You can go and sleep. We have quarters prepared for you. I said: ‘No no, I don't have to sleep. I've been on a plane sleeping for twenty. I mean, I don't sleep on planes. I don't like sleeping on planes. You know, I like looking out the window watching for missiles and enemies, actually.

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US military said it carried out a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Thu, killing 2 people. "Intelligence showed the vessel was operating along known narco-trafficking routes and actively engaged in drug smuggling." No U.S. forces were injured.

Friday

Let’s be careful about the framing of it all, PBS It’s a “facilitator site with coupons”.. come on. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Sec Rubio and VP Vance arrived in Milan. Photos shared by the DOS and Sec Rubio on IG.

Read this article by the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...

Do you still watch NBC?