Portal:Current events/2024 February 1

February 1, 2024 (Thursday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Spillover of the Israel-Hamas war
- Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan and Syria
  - Aftermath of the Tower 22 drone attack
    - According to American officials, American plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities. (Reuters)

Business and economy

Humanitarian aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War
- Ukraine–European Union relations
  - The European Union formally approves a €50 billion financial support package for Ukraine after Hungary withdraws its veto. The package is expected to help the Ukrainian government pay pensions, salaries and other costs over the next four years with the first funds being released in March. (BBC News)