US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume Amid Tensions, Moscow General Shot, Storms Batter Europe and North Africa – 2/6/2026, 4:24:29 PM

Top world news stories as of February 6, 2026, include US-Iran nuclear talks resuming in Oman, a Russian lieutenant general shot in Moscow, and severe weather disruptions across Europe and North Africa.[1][2][3]

Diplomacy and Conflict

• US and Iran reopen nuclear talks in Oman: Negotiations address Iran’s nuclear program amid tensions, with the US demanding “zero nuclear capability”; talks mediated in Muscat follow a US shootdown of an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier.[1][3]
• Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap: The two sides agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war on the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi; Russia demands recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as its territory, while progress toward peace is noted but stalled by European involvement debates.[2]
• Russia-Ukraine talks updates: Positive movement reported, but Russia vows to continue fighting until Ukraine concedes on annexed regions like parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson; Zelenskyy emphasizes the Ukrainian people’s voice.[2]

Security and Crime

• Russian lieutenant general shot in Moscow: An assailant attacked the officer, who was hospitalized; Russia’s Investigative Committee is probing the incident.[1]
• Seven Toronto police officers arrested: Suspected ties to organized crime led to arrests of active and one retired officer.[1]

Weather and Humanitarian Crises

• Storm Leonardo batters Spain and Portugal: Rescuers search for a woman swept away by a river amid widespread disruptions on the Iberian Peninsula.[1]
• Morocco floods prompt mass evacuation: Over 140,000 people displaced in the northwest due to torrential rains and dam releases.[1]
• Nigeria attacks kill over 160: Gunmen, believed to be Islamic extremists, carried out deadly assaults in the west.[1]

Other Notable Developments

• Indonesia-Australia security treaty: Leaders signed a pact to deepen ties between the neighbors.[1]
• Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentencing: The pro-democracy media tycoon faces punishment Monday under national security law.[1]
• US aid to Cuba amid tensions: $6 million announced as Cuba accuses the US of an “energy blockade” during ongoing outages.[1]
• Taiwan affirms US ties: President states relations are “rock solid” post-Trump-Xi call on the island’s future.[1]
• Gaza ceasefire falters: Fighting persists despite October agreement, with recent Israeli strikes killing dozens.[1]

These stories reflect the most recent reports from major outlets, prioritizing events dated February 6 or immediately prior.[1][2][3]