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• First US Troops Arrive in Poland to Reinforce NATO Allies in Eastern Europe VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- The first American troops arrived in Poland Saturday to reinforce NATO allies in Eastern Europe, Poland's Defense Ministry said, amid fears Russia may invade neighboring Ukraine.
• U.S. Soldiers Begin To Arrive In Europe To Reinforce NATO Amid Russian Buildup RFE/RL 05 Feb 2022 -- U.S. troops have begun to arrive in Europe as part of President Joe Biden's move to reinforce NATO amid concern over a Russia military buildup near Ukraine.
• US troops land in Poland amid NATO's military buildup in eastern Europe Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- A number of US troops have arrived in Poland as part of NATO's military buildup in eastern Europe to increase further tensions with Russia.
• US sends troops to Eastern Europe even as it rules out 'imminent' Russian threat Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has started deploying new troops to Eastern Europe even after it said Washington was no longer calling what it deems a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine "imminent."
• Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue Between the United States and Poland US Dept. of State 05 Feb 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue.
• 388th OSS providing combat intelligence for Red Flag's joint force US Air Force 05 Feb 2022 -- As part of the 388th Fighter Wing's 'lead wing' role at Red Flag, Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron's Intelligence Flight are scoping out the Red Air adversary.
• Navy Commissions Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) US Navy 05 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga.
• Iranian general warns enemies of crushing response, says airspace 'red line' for Air Defense Force Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has warned the enemies of a crushing response if they make any mistake, saying the security of the Iranian airspace is a "red line" for the force.
• France to provide arms support to UAE amid devastating Saudi-led war Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- France says it will provide the United Arab Emirates with military support, specifically to boost its air defense system, amid an escalation in Yemen's counterattacks against the Persian Gulf country.

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• Over $100bn in damage inflicted on Syria's oil sector by decade-long crisis: Ministry Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The Syrian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has enumerated the harm caused by the devastating foreign-sponsored militancy against the Arab nation, stating that the ongoing conflict has, directly or indirectly, inflicted around $100.5 billion in damage on the Arab country's energy sector.
• Pakistan Army Ends Bloody Multi-Day Separatist Siege; 29 Dead VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- Pakistan announced Saturday it had killed 20 separatists to end a bloody 72-hour siege at two army bases in southwestern Baluchistan province.
• 'The village is a wasteland': Junta forces step up arson attacks Radio Free Asia 05 Feb 2022 -- New satellite imagery obtained by RFA reveals the destruction caused by Myanmar junta forces who witnesses say set fire to two villages, two miles apart, driving thousands of people from homes now reduced to ashes.
• Ukrainian Forces Deploy Armoured Vehicles in Village Near Line of Contact in Donbass, LPR Says Sputnik 05 Feb 2022 -- The people's militia of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) detected Saturday armoured vehicles of Ukraine's security forces in the village of Klinovoe near the line of contact in the region of Donbass.
• Russian Bombers Train Over Belarus; US Troops Arrive in Poland VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- Russia sent two long-range, nuclear-capable bombers to patrol over western Belarus, Russia's ally and Ukraine's neighbor to the north, as the first U.S. troops arrived in Poland.
• Ukraine: What We Know VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine:
• Pakistan's Imran Khan reiterates support of Kashmiris, slams India's 'genocidal acts' Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated that his country stands united with the inhabitants of Indian-controlled Kashmir, accusing his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, of pursuing the failed "fascist policies of oppression and violence" in the disputed region.
• UN: Insecurity, Violence in Burkina Faso Spur Refugee Exodus VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- Increasing violence and insecurity in Burkina Faso are spurring refugees to flee into neighboring countries, adding to political and humanitarian crises in the Sahel region.

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• Xi meets with presidents from Central Asia, as China provides new model for promoting stability, equality Global Times 05 Feb 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with presidents of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, respectively, on Saturday, who attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games the previous day. The statements issued after the meetings indicated that the China-Central Asia cooperation and relations will be elevated to a new level.
• Unprecedented China-Russia ties to start a new era of intl relations not defined by US Global Times 05 Feb 2022 -- Following the highly anticipated meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, China and Russia issued a lengthy joint statement that elaborated on shared views and consensuses on major global and regional issues and delivered a scathing rejection of the US-led West's hegemony that increasingly threatens global security and stability, a move that experts say ushers in a new era of international relations.
• U.S. House passes China competition bill, backs closer ties with Taiwan CNA 05 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the America COMPETES Act to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness with China, while demonstrating support for stronger relations with Taiwan.
• China blocks US-led censure of North Korea at UN Security Council Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- China and other countries have blocked a US-drafted Security Council joint statement against North Korea's missile launches, and urged Washington to be more flexible in dealings with Pyongyang.
• Russia, Iran to play more active role in oil, gas markets IRNA 05 Feb 2022 -- Signing memoranda of understanding between Russia and Iran concurrent with President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Moscow can help the Islamic Republic boost energy production and also pave the way for more active participation of both countries in world energy markets.
• US should show its goodwill in practice: Iranian FM ISNA 05 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed on Saturday that the US should show its goodwill in practice.
• Iran to US: 'Show' of lifting sanctions 'not constructive'; real economic benefit sine qua non of deal Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- In reaction to Washington's restoration of several sanctions waivers, Iran's top security official says a "show" of lifting sanctions is not "constructive" as Iran needs to feel "real" economic benefit of a deal in the Vienna talks.
• Despite challenges, Iran-P4+1 talks in Vienna on right track: IAEA chief Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says despite certain challenges, the ongoing talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austria capital of Vienna on the removal of sanctions and revival of the 2015 agreement are on the right track.
• U.S. Restores Sanctions Waiver To Iran With Nuclear Talks In Final Phase RFE/RL 05 Feb 2022 -- The United States has restored sanctions waivers to Iran to allow international nuclear cooperation projects, as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal enter a critical phase.
• US Decision on 'Nuclear' Waivers Might Mean JCPOA Talks in Final Stage, Russian Envoy Says Sputnik 05 Feb 2022 -- The decision of the United States to restore "nuclear" waivers will speed up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) restoration and might be seen as a signal that the JCPOA talks have entered the final stage, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said on Saturday.
• Lukashenko Says to Lead Belarus As Long As Situation in Country Remains 'Difficult' Sputnik 05 Feb 2022 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday that he will be the country's president as long as the "difficult situation" will remain around Belarus, but when the situation is "quiet," a new leader will be elected.
• Nigeria Seeks to Recover up to $4 Billion in Oil Revenue Losses VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- With rising oil prices, Nigeria is cracking down on oil theft as part of the country's effort to recover missed revenue. Nigeria loses some 150,000 barrels of oil a day to illegal tapping of pipelines. At that rate, authorities say the country loses about $4 billion every year, or 10 percent of its annual budget.
• Pandemic and Security Top 35th African Union Summit VOA 05 Feb 2022 -- The African Union has begun a summit in Addis Ababa, and the theme this year is ''Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on African Continent; Strengthening Agro-food systems, health and social protection systems for the acceleration of human, social and economic capital development.'' Leaders from across the continent gathered Saturday to discuss issues affecting the continent; mainly the pandemic and insecurity.