Iran warns of regional war, Turkey food crisis, France ditches zoom for a French-made alternative

European governments consider reducing dependence on US tech companies, with France ditching Zoom for a French-made alternative, amid concerns over reliance on US digital infrastructure. (UK news | The Guardian - Michael Safi Bryony Moore Zoe Hitch)

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that Nipah virus cases are rare but serious, with all linked cases currently confined to India, prompting increased surveillance and control measures. (Hindustan Times - Poorva Joshi)

Turkey faces food crisis due to severe drought, with fruit production down 30% and grain production down 12%, threatening food security and rural areas. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of "regional war" if US attacks, amid rising tensions, but diplomatic efforts may be underway to prevent escalation and avert military conflict in the Gulf. (Boston Herald - Associated Press Spanish)

World: Gulf allies alert US to Iranian missile threat, citing concerns for regional security and potential risks to American interests in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: US and Iran report progress on a negotiation framework, potentially averting military conflict and easing tensions between the two nations.

US President Trump says Iran is negotiating seriously, hopes for an acceptable agreement amidst rising tensions in the Middle East. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty to expire on February 5, increasing risk of nuclear proliferation. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced new investment opportunities, allowing overseas investors to buy equities in listed Indian firms with expanded limits for Persons of Indian Origin. (India News: Latest India News, Today's breaking News Headlines & Real-time News coverage from India | Hindustan Times )

Bitcoin's price falls below $85,000, sparking concerns despite recent positive market developments and updates, prompting investors to reassess the cryptocurrency's outlook. (پایگاه خبری تحلیلی انتخاب | Entekhab.ir )

Costa Rica's presidential election sparks concern as right-leaning candidate Laura Fernández leads, amid worries her admiration for El Salvador's authoritarian model could erode Costa Rica's democratic values and human rights. (LA NACION - Ramiro Pellet Lastra)

Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS: Costa Rica holds presidential election with right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez as the favorite, amid concerns about authoritarianism and crime.

Vietnam increases Nipah virus surveillance after India outbreak, warns against consuming contaminated fruit, and strengthens border checks, citing low risk but high fatality rate of 40-75%. (VnExpress English - Le Phuong, Binh Minh)

VnExpress English: Vietnam's Ministry of Health warns against eating fruit bitten by bats or birds due to a Nipah virus outbreak in India, with a fatality rate of 40-75%, and strengthens surveillance at border checkpoints.