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Russian air defenses repelled Ukrainian drone attacks on energy and other targets in Volgograd Oblast, according to the regional governor.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 34.20 points, or 0.39%, on Wednesday, February 11, to 8901.60 points.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): The Trump administration has resolved aircraft certification issues with Canada.

US President Trump: Iran wants a deal and it would be foolish not to reach a deal.

U.S. API gasoline inventories for the week to February 6 were 3.3 million barrels, compared with the previous value of 4.736 million barrels.

U.S. API refined oil inventories for the week to February 6 were -2 million barrels, compared with the previous value of -4.811 million barrels.

US President Trump: Our employment data is very good.

US President Trump: Our interest rates should be 2 percentage points lower than they are now.

The U.S. Treasury Department authorizes PDVSA to conduct certain activities in Venezuela.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury published on its official website a Venezuela-related general license authorizing certain transactions necessary for port and airport operations.

US President Trump: The United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world.

Sources: Total Energy has acquired 100% ownership of the Zeeland refinery, which was previously jointly owned by Russia's Lukoil.

According to Punchbowl: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent postponed a meeting with Republican finance lawmakers.

Court documents show that the investigation into the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia stemmed from a referral from a White House election integrity official.

According to PBS reporter: U.S. President Trump will go to Fort Bragg on Friday to meet with the special operations team that carried out the operation in Venezuela and captured Maduro.

Market News: US home shopping retailer QVC is negotiating with creditors regarding the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. QVC Class A shares were suspended from trading due to market volatility and fell 17.5% before the suspension.

White House: Lutnick remains a very important member of the team.

US White House: Trump supports US Commerce Secretary Lutnick.

White House: Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Carney earlier today and made his position clear.

US White House: (Regarding the US-Canada Bridge) The fact that Canada will own the land on both sides is unacceptable. Trump believes that the United States should share sovereignty and have at least 50% sovereignty.