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Hamas said on February 1 that any Israeli imposition of obstacles or conditions at the Rafah crossing would breach the Gaza ceasefire, urging mediators to oversee Israeli actions. Gaza authorities warned the mechanism for reopening remains unclear, with over 18,000 people in need of treatment outside the enclave; Israel conducted a one‑day pilot opening and said the crossing would formally open the following day.

A Tekirdağ–Antalya passenger bus overturned into a ditch on 1 February, killing eight people and injuring 26. Rescue teams and the gendarmerie attended the scene, and an investigation into causes—ranging from road conditions and weather to vehicle maintenance and driver error—is expected.

Israel’s chief of staff, Zamir, held intensive talks in Washington with U.S. military leaders about the possibility of strikes on Iran and tighter tactical coordination. Israel seeks advance warning from the United States before any potential action, a demand that highlights the risks of escalation and the strategic balancing the U.S. must navigate.

China’s Bayi aerobatic team flew a six‑ship validation sortie in upgraded J‑10C jets over Singapore’s Changi Airport ahead of the Singapore Airshow, marking its first appearance in the new configuration since 2020. The rehearsal doubles as a demonstration of PLA Air Force modernisation, a piece of defence diplomacy and a platform for international signalling to regional partners and potential export markets.

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Feb. 1, slipping 2.23% intraday. The drop underlines the continued volatility of digital‑asset markets and highlights the risk that leverage and derivatives can magnify price moves, posing challenges for investors and regulators alike.

A media preview for the tenth Singapore Airshow on February 1 showcased both combat aircraft — including an Australian F-35A, Singapore Apaches and a Malaysian Su-30MKM — and China’s COMAC C919 airliner. The event highlights the show’s dual role as a venue for defence signalling and commercial aerospace diplomacy ahead of the main exhibition from February 3–8.

A three-day summit in Dubai brought together 71 of the world’s leading scientists, including dozens of laureates, to debate the future of basic science, AI’s role in discovery, open-science cooperation and new models for international research collaboration. The event’s location and its integration with the World Government Summit highlight the growing linkage between elite science, state strategy and international diplomacy.

Xiaomi says it has nearly 600,000 cumulative EV deliveries and reported over 39,000 cars delivered in January as it discontinues the first‑generation SU7 to prepare for a new model. CEO Lei Jun highlighted lab capacity, an expanded R&D workforce and a claimed CLTC range above 900 km for the new SU7, while pushing back on reports of poor used‑car values.

In 2025 China’s new-energy heavy-truck market surged: cumulative sales hit 231,100 units (up 182%), and December saw a record 53.89% monthly penetration rate, with battery-electric trucks making up nearly half of sales. The milestone signals meaningful progress toward decarbonising freight but raises infrastructure, supply-chain and policy challenges that will determine whether the shift is sustained.

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun said R&D for a next-generation SU7 electric sedan is finished and indicated he intends to buy the model. The announcement underscores Xiaomi’s push to accelerate product cycles and leverage its software and AI strengths in a crowded Chinese EV market, while highlighting the broader challenge of converting consumer-electronics credibility into long-term automotive trust.

President Lee Jae‑myung condemned a far‑right group for allegedly insulting comfort‑women victims and attempting to remove a memorial, calling their behaviour “human face, beast heart.” The group is under police investigation for an unauthorised rally and insulting banners, raising questions about the limits of free speech, social cohesion, and the politics of historical memory in South Korea.

A recent Chinese-language article claims commercial Chinese satellites have captured and publicized U.S. military movements amid a U.S.–Iran standoff, intensifying the information war around the crisis. The piece argues that visible U.S. deployments may be more about signaling than sufficient force for a sustained strike, while Iran deepens ties with Russia to deter action and raise the costs of escalation.

A coach travelling from Tekirdağ to Antalya overturned on February 1, killing eight people and injuring 26. Rescue teams and the gendarmerie responded at the scene; authorities have launched an investigation into the cause. The crash underscores persistent road‑safety challenges on Turkey’s long‑distance routes and carries potential regulatory and reputational consequences for transport operators and tourism hubs like Antalya.

U.S. Justice Department disclosures from the Jeffrey Epstein archive have revealed communications and images that link prominent Western figures — including Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew — to Epstein’s social circle. The releases have reignited political battles in Washington, raised fresh questions about elite accountability, and promise further reputational and legal fallout as investigators and legislators continue to comb the material.

Huawei has launched a cloud–edge–device smart pathology solution and a RuiPath pathology appliance developed with Ruijin Hospital, targeting smaller hospitals and clinics. The initiative bundles scanning hardware, AI models and cloud services to speed diagnosis and enable telepathology, while also creating a national medical-AI community and consumer health partnerships.

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on February 1, 2026 that any U.S. attempt to provoke war would trigger a region-wide conflict. The comment highlights Tehran’s deterrence posture, the risks of proxy escalation across the Middle East, and the high diplomatic and economic costs of military action against Iran.

The tenth Singapore Airshow held a media preview on February 1, featuring demonstrations by aircraft including an Australian F‑35A, Singaporean Apaches and a COMAC C919. The event highlights the airshow’s dual role as a defence showcase and commercial aviation marketplace, reflecting regional military modernisation and China’s ambitions in civil aviation.

Tencent’s Yuanbao launched a RMB1 billion red‑packet promotion that briefly flooded social networks and propelled the app to the top of China’s app charts. The campaign aims to replicate WeChat’s 2014 red‑packet playbook to seed Yuanbao as a mainstream AI assistant, but faces steeper challenges: lower natural frequency of AI usage, stronger competition, model quality concerns and the well‑documented difficulty of turning paid acquisition into long‑term retention.

The US Department of Justice has begun releasing millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents that implicate a range of prominent figures, including Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Prince Andrew and Elon Musk. The material increases pressure for testimony, litigation and reputational fallout, while highlighting how wealth and networks may have shielded Epstein’s activities.

January 2026 sales data show Xiaomi Auto leading China’s electric‑vehicle upstarts with over 39,000 deliveries while BYD retained dominance with roughly 210,000 NEV sales. Facing soft seasonality and fading tax incentives, automakers have shifted from price cuts to long‑tenor, low‑interest finance offers — a developing “financial war” that stimulates demand but raises credit and regulatory risks.