Politics, Economics and Sports Developments in February

 Escalation in the West Bank:

The official spokesman for the Palestinian presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, warned of Israel's continuation of its comprehensive war on the Palestinian people in the West Bank, especially in the governorates of Jenin and Tulkarm, pointing to the commission of more crimes of killing, displacement and destruction of property.

The UAE's position on the displacement of Palestinians: 

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, confirmed during his meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio, his country's categorical rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their lands, stressing the need to find a just and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue.

Riyadh talks:

 Special sources reported that the talks held in Riyadh between Russian and American officials resulted in a rapprochement between the two sides, amid the absence of Ukrainian representation, which raises questions about the impact of this on the conflict in Ukraine.

The World:

Zelensky's reaction to Trump's statements: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded firmly to the statements of former US President Donald Trump, in which he suggested replacing him, stressing that any attempt to replace him will never succeed.

European sanctions on Russia: 

European countries have imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting the Russian shipping network, in an attempt to curb the activities of the "shadow fleet" used to smuggle prohibited goods.

Economy:

Philips losses: Philips announced losses of $347 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the major challenges it faces in light of the current economic conditions.

America is Germany's largest trading partner: 

The United States has become Germany's largest trading partner for the first time in 10 years, reflecting the improvement in trade relations between the two countries.

Sports:

Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal Classic: 

Saudi fans are looking forward to the upcoming classic match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, which is expected to witness strong competition and a large audience attendance.

Variety:

Rare astronomical event:

 NASA has announced a rare astronomical event, as the planet Mercury will join the planets visible to the naked eye, providing a unique opportunity to observe it.