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Chevron, GE Vernova, ONGC, Eni and GeoPark are on track to sign final agreements for energy projects in Venezuela after months of negotiations, according to Reuters. Most deals would require the transition of oil contracts to an amended hydrocarbon law, which give foreign firms more flexibility to expand and operate.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina National Team. He won 1 World Cup, 2 Copa Americas, played 207 games and scored 125 goals with 69 assists during his international career.

Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them, like the possibility of A.I. consciousness - NYT

Kalshi has permanently banned former Republican congressman George Santos from its prediction markets, saying he violated rules requiring cooperation with an investigation. The ban follows CFTC allegations that Santos made more than $17,000 by betting on his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address. - WSJ

Trump tells Fox News the United States will respond to the overnight attack on U.S. forces, saying: “We’re going to hit them hard.”

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “must now be stopped,” warning that his policies posed a threat not only to Turkey but to regional and global security. Fidan said the international community should “fight against” the threat he said Netanyahu represented.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says an investigation found that Russian and Israeli networks, working with far-right actors, were behind disinformation about Spain’s migration policy that he said contributed to the massive migrant influx into Ceuta.

Trump calls Iran a “failed nation,” saying its leaders should face trial for “crimes against humanity” over the killing of “over 100,000 protesters.”

Pakistan says 6 to 7 Muslim countries are interested in joining the Mecca defence agreement, as officials are working on an agreement to make it easier for countries to join. Bangladesh is the latest country to publicly express interest in joining the pact. -Bloomberg

Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion defense deal under which Israel will build Greece’s multi-layered “Achilles Shield” air defense network, including David’s Sling, SPYDER and BARAK MX systems, Israel’s Defense Ministry said.

The death toll in Nepal has now risen to 903, according to Nepal's National Disaster Authority, while the number of people missing has risen to 4,200.

Network GEOINT- A Network Geo-Team member has geolocated the location of the bombing in Ojocaliente. 22.568477, -102.252314 https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2094277114962776197/photo/1

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) An explosive device was thrown toward a municipal police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injuring six civilians and prompting a major security operation Sunday night. Photos captured near the police headquarters show dismantled and engulfed police vehicles.

An explosive device was thrown toward a municipal police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, injuring six civilians and prompting a major security operation Sunday night. Photos captured near the police headquarters show dismantled and engulfed police vehicles.

Breaking: Reports of an explosion at the municipal police headquarters in Zacatecas, Mexico. https://faytuksnetwork.com/mexico/explosion-strikes-zacatecas-police-station-in-mexico/

The Trump administration has been working to avoid a return to major combat with Iran, which could further drain the U.S. inventory of anti-missile interceptors and other weapons - WSJ

Breaking - Iran Launches Missiles After U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Larak Island https://faytuksnetwork.com/middle-east/iran-launches-missiles-after-u-s-conducts-defensive-strikes-on-larak-island/

NEW: The U.S. military struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first U.S. attack there in a month, according to Axios.

Earlier today U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into Strait of Hormuz - Axios