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The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended the deadline for finalizing Lukoil's asset sale to April 1, urging Russia to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine.

Russia is planning to block the messaging app Telegram in April due to concerns that it is being used for criminal activities and as a foreign intelligence tool.

The Storting's control and constitutional committee will wait to send new questions to the government until the Foreign Ministry has answered existing inquiries.

Slovak Foreign Minister Peter Macinkas addressed the UN, urging for a new perspective on Russia and emphasizing that no power can win against the reality of time and its consequences.

The Norwegian government has provided responses to questions from the Control and Constitutional Committee regarding the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

A Ukrainian woman working as a rideshare driver in Lithuania is suspected of using a fake driver's license, prompting a criminal investigation by border guards.

An audit has revealed that South Korea's Disease Control Agency failed to take action after receiving reports of harmful substances in COVID-19 vaccines, leading to the administration of 14.2 million doses.

Health authorities in Norway are considering legal changes that would allow them to request police records from foreign doctors seeking employment.

The daily horoscope for Capricorn indicates important meetings ahead, a need to control expenses, an increase in comfort in life, potential benefits from foreign-related work, a reminder to take care of health, and positive developments in business tasks.

Fourteen Arab and Islamic countries, along with prominent international organizations, have condemned remarks made by the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, regarding Israel's control over Arab lands.

Japan is expanding its electronic travel authorization system, JESTA, to include more foreign travelers while significantly raising fees for permanent residency applications.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.

The United States is reportedly planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria within the next two months as the Syrian government expands its control.

The Danish King Frederik X begins a three-day official visit to Greenland to demonstrate support for the territory amid U.S. aspirations for control.

The U.S. is prepared to resume small-scale nuclear tests in response to clandestine tests conducted by China and Russia, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Christopher Yeaw.

An electric bus manufactured by Chinese company Yutong behaved erratically while operating in Tampere, Finland, raising concerns about the control and reliability of such foreign technology in public transportation.

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that it does not control or manipulate foreign exchange rates for import and export purposes and that rates used are based on the Central Bank of Nigeria's official figures.

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen condemned Israel's intentions to tighten control over West Bank settlements, calling them violations of international law.

A new report reveals the reorganization of Russian influence networks in Africa and Latin America following the departure of Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, with control shifting to the Russian foreign intelligence service.

Donald Trump expresses a strong desire to acquire Greenland, fearing that Russia or China might take control if the U.S. does not act.

Most foreign family members of ISIS fighters have reportedly left the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria after Kurdish forces ceased their control over it.

Norway's Control Committee has approved open hearings as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, sending 30 questions to Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Jonas Gahr Støre, former Norwegian foreign minister, has stated he cannot recall why he halted the investigation into documents related to Rød-Larsen during the Oslo process, amid ongoing scrutiny by the Storting's control committee regarding ties between Norwegian officials and Jeffrey Epstein.

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's Prime Minister, has expressed his willingness to attend a hearing called by the Storting's control and constitutional committee regarding past foreign ministers.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's visit to Venezuela marks significant talks aimed at a historical energy agreement between the two nations, coinciding with Venezuela's new law to attract foreign investment in its oil sector.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia would adhere to nuclear weapons limits outlined in a now-lapsed treaty, contingent upon the United States doing the same.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the country will maintain its nuclear weapons moratorium as long as the US does not exceed agreed limits on arsenal sizes.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will adhere to the limits of the New START treaty as long as the United States does the same.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will continue to adhere to nuclear weapon limitations established under the expired New START treaty with the USA, but only contingent on similar actions from the USA.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia would limit its nuclear arsenal if the United States commits to doing the same.

China's Foreign Ministry has denied US allegations of conducting secret nuclear tests, calling them baseless lies.

The article discusses the shift in global debate regarding new forms of warfare and strategic control, particularly focusing on the situation in Venezuela.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses the US of seeking to dominate global energy supply routes to achieve economic hegemony.

Today's horoscope for Capricorn advises caution in all tasks, control over spending, and emphasizes health maintenance while suggesting an increase in comfort and prosperity through foreign-related work.

Ecuador's Foreign Ministry critiques Colombia's assertion of responsibility for a disagreement stemming from issues of border control and state presence.

The mayor of Trakai has stated that both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education are pressuring the municipality to change decisions regarding the Polish schools, while also indicating that the municipality has the legal options to transfer the schools to state control if deemed a national or foreign policy priority.

The EU plans to enhance security assessments on foreign investments in its ports as part of a new strategic framework.

A new citizen initiative in Finland calls for legislation to ensure that the country's critical digital services and data remain under domestic control, emphasizing the importance of national expertise over reliance on foreign systems.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggests that the Trump administration's anti-Russian measures are influenced by domestic political pressures, European appeasement, and a desire to control the global energy market.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized the fight against the Islamic State as France's top priority during his visit to Damascus amidst recent changes in control of northeastern Syria.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephulis has warned that the expiration of the New START treaty on February 5 may lead to a renewed arms race among the world's largest nuclear powers and could encourage China to expand its nuclear arsenal.

Experts suggest that technological sovereignty, or a country's ability to develop and control critical technologies independently, will define the year ahead.

German Foreign Minister Johan Wadefuhl emphasized the need to rebuild trust in international relations amid growing concerns about expiring arms control agreements.

Russia has announced that it no longer feels obligated to adhere to the limitations set by the New START nuclear weapons control treaty, which is set to expire.

The European Union is considering stricter regulations for foreign investments in its ports as part of a new strategy aimed at assessing potential security risks, expected to be presented by the end of February.

The Trump administration's transition from USAID to the America First Global Health Strategy has reshaped the management of U.S. global health aid by placing it under the State Department's control.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is examining if Mona Juul has adhered to the laws governing government employees, with potential misconduct being evaluated by a control unit.

The Transit and Mobility Agency (ATM) condemned the physical aggression faced by officers during a control operation of electric vehicles in downtown Guayaquil on February 3rd, after foreign citizens attempted to violently interfere with the seizure of an undocumented electric vehicle.

The article discusses the escalating political situation under President Donald Trump's second term, highlighting the aggressive shifts in U.S. foreign policy and increasing domestic radicalization, drawing a parallel to mafia-like control.

Russia is prepared for a new reality of unregulated nuclear armament following the expiration of the New START treaty, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, who emphasized that Moscow will not be provoked into an arms race after the treaty's expiration.