U.S. Strikes ISIS, Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange, and New Tariffs Ignite Global Tensions – 2/1/2026, 8:29:21 AM
Top world news stories as of February 1, 2026, include U.S. military actions against ISIS, a hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, and new tariffs sparking trade tensions. U.S. Foreign Policy and Military Actions President Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, prompting fears of a trade war as leaders in…