The New York Times has declared the decline of US global hegemony and its transition to regional dominance is a consequence of Donald Trump's leadership and the crisis of values in American society.

China has condemned the massive arms sales by the US to Taiwan ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, warning Washington against interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Democratic members of Congress and other US politicians have sharply condemned the inflammatory threats by US President Donald Trump against Iran and its civil infrastructure. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Qalibaf lauds the Iranian people for their mass rallies in support of the Armed Forces defending the country against an illegal act of aggression.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on February 02, 2026.

When the US president treats the world like his personal business empire, the consequences can be catastrophic.