The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here's the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and concealing activity in violation of test ban commitments, while Beijing rejected what it called false narratives and said it acts responsibly on nuclear issues.
Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements across aviation, telecommunications, energy and real estate, including a Saudi-backed fund committing $2bn to develop two airports in Aleppo and plans for a joint airline and connectivity projects.
Authorities in Italy say suspected sabotage targeting railway infrastructure in the north caused major travel disruption as the Winter Olympics began, with police investigating three connected incidents and no group claiming responsibility.
Saudi Arabia condemned attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in North and South Kordofan, and blamed unspecified foreign actors for supplying military equipment, mercenaries and fighters that are fuelling the conflict.
Japan’s conservative ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a landslide election victory, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats and achieve a two-thirds supermajority, strengthening its legislative power after losing its majority in 2024.
📅 February 9, 2026