Donald Trump sparked controversy on February 6, 2026, after sharing a video on his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes, drawing condemnation from Republicans. The post was part of a series of late-night messages on Trump's social media platform, according to Al Jazeera.
The incident follows a week of international developments. The United States imposed sanctions on 14 nautical vessels, as reported by Al Jazeera, as part of a "shadow fleet" accused of transporting Iranian oil. The Department of State also announced sanctions against two individuals and 15 entities, including ship management companies based in China, Liberia, and Turkiye, for trading in Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum products, or petrochemical products.
Meanwhile, Iran and the United States held talks in Oman, mediated by the Omani government, as fears of a potential US attack on Iran continue to grow. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led the Iranian delegation, while the US sent special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, according to Al Jazeera. Despite the talks, no roadmap was established to alleviate the growing tensions.
In Moscow, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was shot multiple times in a residential building, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the attack, according to Sky News. The general is reportedly fighting for his life.
In other news, Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologized to the king and queen for her ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, stating she should have realized "sooner what kind of person he was," as reported by Sky News. She added, "I showed poor judgment and regret that."
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