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February 8, 2026

International brands are using the Year of the Horse symbolism to attract the attention of the Chinese market.

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HAIKOU, February 8 (Xinhua) — International brands are actively releasing limited-edition collections dedicated to the Chinese zodiac and traditional symbols in the lead-up to the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, according to the lunar calendar). This is driven by a desire to win over consumers in the vast Chinese market. Among these offerings are silk scarves featuring horses, horseshoe-shaped pendants, and cosmetic gift sets, exquisitely designed to celebrate Spring Festival, which marks the beginning of the lunar year.

The Year of the Horse begins in China on February 17. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes energy, freedom, and enterprise, and is associated with the wish for "speedy success." These cultural associations have become key for international brands seeking to connect with Chinese consumers.

As the most important traditional festival in China, the Spring Festival is traditionally characterized by high levels of consumer activity.

Releasing limited edition products inspired by local culture has become a well-established marketing strategy for international brands.

The festive atmosphere is already evident at the Haikou International Duty Free Complex, the world's largest single-building duty-free store in the capital of the island province of Hainan, South China, with red decorations and various decorative elements featuring the symbols of the coming Year of the Horse.

Collections dedicated to the Year of the Horse took center stage in many stores and on the stands of international brands, covering categories such as clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, spirits and toys.

An exclusive silk scarf adorned with an image of a galloping horse is prominently displayed in the boutique of the Italian brand Ferragamo.

"The red color makes it very festive, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year. It's also one of our best-selling items recently," said Zhang Ying, a salesperson at the store. She added that in recent years, the brand has been releasing products dedicated to zodiac signs every year for the Chinese Spring Festival to appeal to Chinese consumers.

FILA Kids prominently displayed a limited-edition line of children's clothing featuring various cartoon horse designs, including sweatshirts, jumpers, and coats, at its retail location.

"This year is the Year of the Horse, so our brand has incorporated a lot of horse-related patterns into our clothing designs," said salesperson Li Shanshan, adding that the outfit on the mannequin has become a hit, with sets in popular sizes already almost completely sold out.

Cosmetics remain a key driver of consumer spending during the Spring Festival. For the Year of the Horse, international brands like Estée Lauder and La Mer have released limited-edition gift sets, the packaging of which features Chinese motifs such as galloping horses, vibrant red hues, and designs related to intangible cultural heritage.

At the duty-free store in downtown Haikou, Estée Lauder's exclusive Spring Festival gift sets are particularly eye-catching.

"The Spring Festival is approaching. The new red packaging looks very festive and creates a festive atmosphere. It's especially suitable for Spring Festival gifts," said a tourist surnamed Yang from Jiangxi Province in eastern China.

In recent years, international brands have been seeking to penetrate the Chinese market further by releasing Spring Festival-themed products, underscoring the importance of the world's second-largest consumer market for them and their confidence in its enormous potential.

The duty-free market has become a key channel for global luxury consumption. As a tropical resort island in China, Hainan is gradually becoming a major hub for international brands thanks to its duty-free policy.

Duty-free sales here have increased sharply since the Hainan Free Trade Port launched independent customs operations throughout Hainan Island on December 18, 2025.

Data from Haikou Customs shows that from December 18, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the sales volume of duty-free goods in Hainan reached 5.02 billion yuan (about 721.4 million US dollars), an increase of 46.8 percent year-on-year, and the number of buyers reached 772,000, an increase of 29.7 percent.

Hainan has become a popular winter holiday destination, attracting tourists with its beaches and duty-free shopping opportunities. China aims to transform Hainan into a globally influential tourism and consumption hub by 2035.

By the end of 2025, the combined domestic and international tourist flow to Hainan Province was expected to reach 106 million visits, up 9.1 percent from 2024. Meanwhile, total tourist spending increased by 10.5 percent year-on-year to RMB 225.4 billion.

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February 8, 2026

Iran's President Calls Talks with US a "Step Forward"

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TEHRAN, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called the recent nuclear talks between his country and the United States "a step forward."

He made the comment on the social media platform X, referring to indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations in the Omani capital Muscat on Friday.

M. Pezeshkian noted that the discussions took place as a result of the efforts of “friendly” governments in the West Asian region, emphasizing that dialogue has always been Iran’s chosen strategy for the peaceful resolution of problems.

Meanwhile, speaking at a national conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led the country's delegation at Friday's talks, said: "No one has the right to tell us what we should have and what we should not have."

He assured that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons and rejects any form of intimidation.

He said, "If they speak to the Iranian people in the language of force, we will respond in kind. However, if they speak to us in the language of respect, we will respond in the same language."

The talks come amid heightened regional tensions between Washington and Tehran, including the recent buildup of US military presence in the Middle East and increased Iranian preparations.

After the negotiations concluded, A. Araghchi noted: "Overall, I can say that this was a good start. However, the continuation of the process depends on consultations between both sides in their capitals and their decisions on how to continue it." –0–

February 8, 2026

189 historical artifacts have been donated to a museum in northeast China.

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SHENYANG, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — A collection of 189 historical artifacts documenting Japanese aggression against China was recently donated to the Shenyang September 18th History Museum in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, by a local collector.

The donated historical materials and artifacts include various categories, such as identification cards, manuscripts, letters, and photo albums. They document numerous crimes committed by Japanese soldiers during the War of Aggression.

Among them is a photo album containing 154 original photographs taken by Japanese military personnel about Japan's aggression against China. They depict various aspects of Japan's military activities, including reconnaissance missions and troop movements.

According to the museum, during Japan's military invasion of various parts of China, large numbers of Japanese war correspondents were sent to the front lines and occupied territories to document the war. They published a series of photo albums, collections, and illustrated publications that served as propaganda for Japan's acts of aggression against China.

"Only by placing them in a museum and presenting them to the public can more people see the truth of history," said collector Li Yanbo.

Deputy Director of the Museum Zhang Yunfeng stated that this donation provides new and compelling evidence for research into the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the September 18 Incident. It also plays a significant role in enriching the museum's collection and filling gaps in related artifact categories.

February 8, 2026

The perpetrator of the assassination attempt on a Russian lieutenant general was detained in Dubai.

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Moscow, February 8 /Xinhua/ — The perpetrator of the assassination attempt on Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev was detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported on Sunday.

"With the assistance of partners from the United Arab Emirates, Russian citizen Lyubomir Korba, born in 1960, who was the direct perpetrator of the crime, was detained in Dubai and handed over to the Russian side," the statement said.

The Russian FSB also reported the arrest of a suspected accomplice in the assassination attempt on V. Alekseev in Moscow. Another suspected accomplice has left for Ukraine.

An assassination attempt on V. Alekseev took place on February 6 in a residential building on Volokolamskoe Highway in northwest Moscow. An unknown assailant fired several shots at him. The victim was hospitalized. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation into the assassination attempt.

February 8, 2026

Jules Verne: 198 years since the birth of the classic of adventure literature

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The French writer was born in the port city of Nantes on February 8, 1828. From childhood, he dreamed of travel and ships, and at 11, he even landed a job as a cabin boy on a three-deck ship, but never went to sea. He later wrote, "I must have been born a sailor, and now I regret every day that a naval career was not my lot from childhood."

Despite this, his father insisted on a legal career, and in 1848, he sent his son to Paris to study law. Jules rejected his father's entreaties to practice law after completing his studies. He finally decided to devote himself exclusively to writing and frequently attended literary salons, where he once met Alexandre Dumas. Thanks to his friendship with his son, Verne completed his play "Broken Straws," and thanks to Alexandre's intercession, it was staged on June 12, 1850, at the Théâtre Historique.

Verne's passion for adventure continued to live in his heart and found its way into his works. His first wave of popularity came with the novella "Five Weeks in a Balloon." Thanks not only to his personal experience but also to his incredibly rich imagination, he wrote 65 science fiction and adventure novels over the years.

Which ones should everyone read:

Children of Captain Grant The Mysterious Island The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Journey to the Center of the Earth Around the World in 80 Days

Jules Verne's novels are unique works that have become classics of world literature. They have been adapted into films, television series, and animated films (A Trip to the Moon, The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne, In Search of Captain Grant, The Incredible Journeys of Jules Verne: César Cascabel, and others). Since the mid-19th century, his novels have been continuously translated and are now available in 150 languages. This makes him the second most translated writer in the world, behind only Agatha Christie and ahead of William Shakespeare himself.

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February 8, 2026

Dmitri Mendeleev: creator of the periodic table of chemical elements and more

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The renowned scientist was born on February 8, 1834, in Tobolsk, the 17th child in his family. After graduating from the city gymnasium, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and enroll in the Main Pedagogical Institute, in the natural sciences department of the Physics and Mathematics Department, in St. Petersburg. His year of admission was not an acceptable one, so his mother, Maria Dmitrievna, petitioned the ministry to make an exception for her son, and an exception was granted.

The beginning of the scientific path

Studying at the institute was a privilege, which was reflected in the admission requirements, the curriculum, and funding:

Students were recruited every two years in small numbers. They were accepted on state support. The education was strong and focused on the development of individual abilities. A physics lab, a chemistry lab, and a library were located near the classrooms, which saved the students time and energy.

His first major research project was his dissertation, "Isomorphism in Connection with Other Relationships of Crystal Form with Differences in Composition." He wrote it under the supervision of Professor Alexander Voskresensky upon graduation from the institute. Mendeleev graduated in 1855 with a gold medal, defended his master's thesis in 1856, and in 1865, his doctoral dissertation, "On the Combination of Alcohol with Water." At the time, such an academic degree and professorial title were typically awarded to those approaching 40 years of age, after many years of service, but Mendeleev was only 33 at the time. This achievement was a true milestone in the world of science! He also began working as a privatdozent at St. Petersburg University, but also taught at other institutions of higher education.

Discoveries and achievements

Dmitry Ivanovich made his greatest discoveries, which revolutionized science, in the fields of chemistry and physics:

In 1869, he created the periodic table of chemical elements, which became the basis for atomic-molecular theory. In 1861, he published the first Russian textbook on organic chemistry. In the 1870s and 1874s, he studied gas elasticity and proposed a new derivation of the generalized equation of state of an ideal gas (the Clapeyron-Mendeleev equation). In the 1870s and 1880s, he researched metrology and refined the laws of atmospheric pressure dependence on altitude. He developed a precise theory of scales, proposing improved designs for the beam and arrester. Under his leadership, the pound and arshin standards were updated from 1893 to 1898, and Russian measures were compared with English and metric ones.

Mendeleev considered it "harmful" for a professor to simply teach his course. He should not only be actively engaged in scientific work but also be able to apply it. Therefore, he sought to make a practical contribution himself:

In the 1860s, he developed a technology for producing machine oils. In 1888, the scientist inspected coal deposits in the Donets Basin and drew up a plan for clearing the Don. He wrote a major work with an overview of Russian industry, which became an economic encyclopedia of Russia at that time. He worked in the scientific and technical laboratory of the Naval Ministry, developing a technology for the production of smokeless gunpowder. He edited sections of the famous Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary that were close to him, and wrote dozens of articles for it himself. At the age of 65, Mendeleev led an expedition to the Urals, which spent several months studying how to stimulate the industrial development of the region.

Dmitri Mendeleev was one of the most outstanding scientists of his time. This physical chemist's discoveries had a significant impact on the development of science and demonstrated how brilliant ideas can change our understanding of the world. His legacy lives on in every laboratory where research is conducted.

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February 8, 2026

France's former culture minister resigned as head of the Paris-based Arab World Institute over the Epstein case, according to media reports.

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Paris, February 8 (Xinhua) — Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang has offered to resign as head of the Paris-based Arab World Institute amid an investigation into his ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein, French radio station Franceinfo reported on Saturday.

On Saturday, J. Lang sent a letter to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, in which he proposed resigning at the next extraordinary meeting of the institute's board of directors in order to "defend the institute" in the face of "personal attacks," Franceinfo reports.

Jean-Néphen Barrot "took note" of this proposal, launching the process of appointing a successor to J. Lang, the radio station reported, citing a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The scandal erupted after the US Department of Justice released more than 3 million additional pages of documents related to the late financier James Epstein on January 30. The documents indicate that Epstein maintained correspondence and financial ties with Jean Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang, sparking criticism in French political circles.

On Saturday, J. Lang wrote on social media that the accusations against him were “baseless.”

France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office on Friday opened a preliminary investigation against J. Lang and his daughter on suspicion of aggravated tax fraud and money laundering.

February 8, 2026

RUDN University scientists and students discussed their research

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In honor of Russian Science Day, we're featuring leading and young scientists at RUDN University, as well as promising students making their first breakthroughs in research. We've prepared brief information about each subject's achievements and provided them with the opportunity to share quotes about their work and the importance of science in their lives. The leading and young scientists featured in this article are recipients of the RUDN University Prize in Science and Innovation. The prize will be presented at an extended meeting of the University's Academic Council on February 16.

Dmitry Evgenievich Kucher

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Rational Nature Management at RUDN University, Corresponding Member of the Russian Ecological Academy.

He is the author of over 200 scientific papers, including monographs and publications in leading international journals. He is a leader in the commercialization of scientific research at RUDN University. Under his leadership, dozens of studies have been conducted, attracting significant funding and implemented in real-world practice—from risk management systems to environmental safety measures for facilities and territories.

"For me, science is the discipline of honest doubt. The art of asking nature and society honest questions and accepting the answers, even if they challenge our accepted worldview. It provides tools for transforming uncertainty into manageable risks and challenges into meaningful decisions. My research is based on the creation of a risk-based management system where human safety and organizational resilience become measurable and manageable variables. A single model combines "pure" risks to life, health, and the environment with "speculative" risks—managerial and financial ones. This can be used as an organizational standard: a risk register, metrics, regulations, staff training, scenario modeling, and a package of engineering and organizational measures. The risk-based approach has already been implemented at the Leninsky Branch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Moscow Region and at the Ryazan State Agrarian and Technological University named after P.A. Kostychev," says Dmitry Kucher.

Olga Valentinovna Lomakina

Doctor of Philology, Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Philology, RUDN University.

She is the author of over 270 scientific publications, a recognized leader in the field of linguistics, and a guest editor for Scopus journals. Since 2015, she has led an international paremiological seminar, bringing together researchers from around the world. She is the recipient of honorary diplomas from the Rector of RUDN University and a letter of gratitude from the Russian Ministry of Education.

"For me, science is a dialogue with the past, without which it is impossible to understand the future. After all, the past is only one chapter, but all subsequent chapters are written on its basis. My research is devoted to the multi-paradigmatic study of set units in different languages. I explore how the value system of an entire people is reflected in small genres of folklore—proverbs and sayings. The uniqueness of this approach lies in its multifaceted nature, thanks to which the paremiological space of a language appears as an expanded text, allowing us to learn even more about a specific linguistic culture. We don't simply study texts; we decipher the cultural code, revealing the unity and diversity of value orientations in a multi-ethnic society," says Olga Lomakin.

Konstantin Gennadievich Gomonov

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling of the Faculty of Economics of RUDN University.

An economist specializing in sustainable development and energy. He has led six research projects, including a grant from the Russian Science Foundation and a grant from the President of the Russian Federation. He is the author of over 40 scientific papers, including publications in Q1-Q2 journals and a monograph.

"For me, science is an opportunity to combine in-depth analysis with practical application. When your calculations and models help optimize public investments in energy efficiency or assess the environmental impact of a new production facility, that's the best reward. I believe that a scientist should be more than just an observer, but a designer of the future: creating tools that make the economy more sustainable, the environment cleaner, and the energy sector safer for the country and everyone. My team and I are currently developing a comprehensive hydrogen energy decision support system for Russia and the EAEU. Our goal is not simply to study the energy transition, but to create tangible tools that will help governments and businesses make informed decisions in the context of global decarbonization. We are developing agent-based models and dynamic optimization systems that will allow us to forecast the development of the domestic hydrogen technology market, assess geopolitical risks, and model regional cooperation within the EAEU, BRICS, and the SCO," says Konstantin Gomonov.

Vyacheslav Olegovich Begishev

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Probability Theory and Cybersecurity at RUDN University.

A leading scientist in the field of next-generation wireless communication networks, he is the director and implementer of Russian Science Foundation grants. He has authored over 30 articles in leading international journals, including top-1% and top-5% publications (Scopus). He is a member of the dissertation councils at RUDN University and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and a regular reviewer for prestigious scientific journals.

"For me, science is a tool that transforms bold hypotheses into reliable technological solutions. When your algorithms, tested on mathematical models, start working in a real prototype and deliver gigabit speeds, that's the best reward. We're developing innovative solutions for 5G/6G networks at RUDN University. The uniqueness of our development lies in our comprehensive approach, which combines mathematical modeling, methods of queuing theory, stochastic geometry, and machine learning, with experimental verification on a real 6G communication system prototype. For example, we've developed a proactive algorithm that detects potential radio channel blocking (for example, by a human body) in advance and switches the connection before the signal is lost. This reduces the likelihood of connection interruptions from 30% to 5% and creates the foundation for the development of digital infrastructure for smart cities, the Industrial Internet of Things, unmanned vehicles, and next-generation communication services," says Vyacheslav Begishev.

Leonid Finarevsky, a student at the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences at RUDN University

Over the past two years, Leonid has won numerous awards at prestigious international and national Olympiads, including silver and bronze at the International Mathematics Competition (IMC), two gold medals at the All-Russian Olympiad in Elementary Geometry, and overall first place in the superfinal of the Open International Internet Olympiad. In 2025, his research project on creating a platform for assessing the mathematical capabilities of neural networks won a grant of 1 million rubles from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).

"For me, science is primarily a hobby, something I enjoy doing. Without that, science, especially mathematics, is difficult. In addition to fundamental research in polyhedron theory, I'm currently passionate about an applied project that lies at the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence. Together with my colleagues, we're developing a unique platform for comparing neural networks. The idea is to give neural networks the opportunity to solve math Olympiad problems that aren't available in open databases. This way, we can objectively evaluate not their memory, but their actual mathematical abilities and logic. This project has already received support from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises, and we see great potential for creating new AI testing standards," says Leonid Finarevsky.

Nikola Balev, a student at the RUDN University Graduate School of Management

One of the most successful student entrepreneurs and researchers in the tourism and hospitality industry. In 2025, he received a grant from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE) for the Student Startup program, won the "Intellect of the Year" category at the "Moscow Student of the Year" competition, and was ranked among the top 50 in the all-Russian "Startup as a Diploma" competition of graduate theses. Nikola is the author of 16 scientific articles and five patents, chairs the RUDN University Student Scientific Society, and is the best undergraduate graduate in his field.

"Science for me is a system of life. I'm currently fully immersed in the development of the QuestBook digital platform. My team and I are exploring how artificial intelligence can help create unique, customized tours, automating routine tasks and optimizing human resources. This isn't just technology—it's reengineering the entire process of creating a tourism product in the digital age. Our goal is to give every guide and tour operator a smart tool that will transform their ideas into ready-made, well-thought-out itineraries in minutes. Our project has already been patented and was awarded the "Best Oral Presentation" award at an international conference in China," says Nikola Balev.

On the results of the past year

These scientists and students contributed to the overall success of the university's scientific activities in 2025. Here's what our university is proud of:

RUDN carried out eight projects within the framework of state programs and two projects in the interests of regional authorities. The total amount of their funding amounted to more than 270 million rubles. Key project topics: medicine, sustainable urban development, plasma physics, agricultural science, urban ecology.
RUDN University doctors won a grant from the Russian Science Foundation with a total funding amount of 108 million rubles for 4 years. The goal of the project is to develop antibiotics against mycoplasma for the agricultural sector. The research is co-financed by JSC Reftinskaya Poultry Farm, one of the largest meat industry enterprises in Russia.
University scientists continued to implement two mega-grants from the Russian Science Foundation: on smart technologies for sustainable urban development and on the development of new algorithms for personalizing the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. The total amount of support for the year is 56 million rubles.
The university ensured the commercialization of the results of intellectual activity in the interests of the real sector of the economy in international markets for a total amount of 2.1 million rubles. Enhanced oil recovery technology, relevant for Kazakhstan, was developed at the Institute of Ecology. And the secret of production in the interests of Iran’s food-tech industry is in the Agricultural-Technological Institute.
27 out of 33 journals affiliated with RUDN University are included in the national “White List”. 10 of them go straight to the first (highest) level. In addition, for the first time, 3 RUDN journals in linguistics took 3 first places among the journals of Russian publishers indexed in the database in the Scopus Scimago Journal Rank (SJR). These are the publications “Russistics”, Russian Journal of Linguistics and “Theory of Language. Semiotics. Semantics”.
The Center for Scientific Development “Mathematics for Promising Young People” has been opened at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics. It is focused on the development of a mentoring system and the training of gifted youth.
25 RUDN student startups became finalists of the scientific accelerator. Among the topics of their projects: medical technologies, artificial intelligence and digital platforms, agricultural technologies, social innovations.

We congratulate all the scientists and research teams of RUDN on their professional holiday and wish them new achievements!

February 8, 2026

Happy Russian Science Day!

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Dear teachers, researchers, postgraduate students and students of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on Russian Science Day—a holiday that unites people passionate about the pursuit of knowledge, the pursuit of development, and responsibility for the future of Russian science and education.

Research has always been an integral part of life at SPbGASU. Here, scientific schools are formed and developed, promising ideas are born, and fundamental and applied research is conducted to address pressing challenges in architecture, construction, and engineering. Thanks to your professionalism, perseverance, and creativity, the university makes a significant contribution to the development of the country's scientific potential.

Special thanks go to the faculty and academic advisors who pass on their knowledge and experience to new generations of researchers and inspire undergraduate and graduate students to pursue independent scientific inquiry and bold experiments. It is precisely this continuity of tradition and openness to innovation that allows the university to confidently move forward.

We wish you scientific inspiration, fruitful work, successful research projects, professional recognition, and new significant discoveries. May your ideas find support, your research find practical application, and your scientific work bring you satisfaction and pride in your chosen path.

Happy Holidays!

February 8, 2026

The White House plans to hold the first meeting of the "Peace Council" on February 19, according to media reports.

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Washington, February 8 (Xinhua) — The White House plans to hold a meeting of the leaders of the Gaza Peace Council on February 19, the American news outlet Axios reported on Saturday.

"This will be the first meeting of the 'Peace Council' and a conference to raise funds for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip," the publication quotes an anonymous American official as saying.

According to the portal, the meeting is planned to be held at the US Institute of Peace. The Donald Trump administration began contacting dozens of countries on Friday to invite their leaders.

Preparations for the summit are still in the early stages and plans could still change, Axios reported, adding that the White House declined to comment.

On January 22, US President Donald Trump officially announced the creation of the so-called "Peace Council" at a charter signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Several major world powers and traditional US allies declined to join the council.