Deadly Collision Off Chios Kills 15 Migrants
At least 15 people died Tuesday night after a Greek coast guard vessel collided with a speedboat carrying migrants off the island of Chios, near Turkey, according to Euronews. The incident triggered a search for those missing at sea.
Twenty-five people were rescued, with 24, including 11 children, hospitalized on the eastern Aegean island, Euronews reported. One of the rescued individuals later died. Two coast guard officers sustained minor injuries, according to the coast guard. The exact number of people on the speedboat at the time of the collision remains unclear, as the search for missing individuals continues.
Zelenskyy Urges US Response to Russian Attacks as Talks Continue
Amid ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US administration to respond to recent Russian attacks against Ukraine and its civilian energy infrastructure, Euronews reported. Zelenskyy stated that the Kremlin did not respect the "energy truce" initiated by US President Donald Trump. "We await the reaction of America to the Russian strikes," Zelenskyy said, noting that the US had proposed halting strikes on energy infrastructure during diplomacy and severe winter weather.
NATO Chief Visits Kyiv, Emphasizes Air Defense Support
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on February 3, as Russia launched a major missile and drone assault across Ukraine, Euronews reported. Rutte met with Zelenskyy and toured a damaged energy site in Kyiv following Russian strikes on homes and infrastructure. The plant provides heat to thousands of residents, as the city endures temperatures of minus 25C. Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal stressed the need to better protect power and heating networks and called for faster deliveries of air defense systems.
LNG2026 Conference Focuses on Energy Transition
The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, LNG2026, commenced in Doha, Qatar, bringing together global leaders, energy giants, and experts, according to Euronews. Discussions centered on geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies, and the energy transition. The conference opened with a tribute to Qatar's maritime heritage and its development as a leading LNG exporter, alongside the US and Australia.
Gaza Residents Return to Khan Younis After Rafah Reopens
Following the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, some Palestinians were allowed back into Khan Younis, Euronews reported. The journey took hours, with one woman describing long waits and exhaustion, while expressing concern for relatives left behind. People gathered on both sides of the border, hoping their names would be called. Patients who had fled earlier in the war were on the Egyptian side, while families in Gaza waited near hospitals for news of medical evacuations.
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