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Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu’s family to bring ashes back to Taiwan on Thursday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hsu, 48, reportedly also suffered flu symptoms during family trip in Japan before she succumbed to pneumonia. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297312/barbie-big-s-hsus-family-bring-ashes-back-taiwan-thursday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAcademician on why Russia may reject Assad’s extradition to Syria’s leadership
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The thing is Russia actually provided political asylum to the former Syrian leader who used to maintain a friendly rapport with Russia and treated us as a friend, despite all the colossal flaws of his rule and his regime,” Vitaly Naumkin explained https://tass.com/politics/1908333
Read MoreIran, Russia have common view on events in world, ambassador says
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kazem Jalali noted that one of the most important tracks of Iran’s cooperation with Russia is interaction within BRICS https://tass.com/politics/1908331
Read MoreSyria’s Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey’s Erdogan, sources say
Jerusalem Post NATO member Turkey has long backed Syria’s armed and political opposition to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late December in a lightning offensive spearheaded by Sharaa’s forces. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-840599
Read MoreWhat is a sovereign wealth fund? Explaining Trump’s executive order.
Washington Post President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a plan for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund would follow those of Norway, Saudi Arabia, China and others. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/04/sovereign-wealth-fund-meaning-trump/
Read MoreFlu jab inquiries, bookings rise in Hong Kong after death of Barbie Hsu
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu which she contracted in Japan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3297316/flu-jab-inquiries-bookings-rise-hong-kong-after-death-barbie-hsu?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIn Japan, anger over ‘outrageously light’ sentence for ex-lawmaker who raped 12-year-old girl
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Leniency for Tamotsu Shiiki reflects country’s prejudices against young victims of sexual violence, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3297314/japan-anger-over-outrageously-light-sentence-ex-lawmaker-who-raped-12-year-old-girl?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTulsi Gabbard confirmation fate to be tested with key committee vote
Fox News Tulsi Gabbard is set to test her odds of Senate confirmation on Tuesday as the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence considers her nomination by President Donald Trump. Gabbard, a former Democrat congresswoman who has been tapped as the nominee for director of national intelligence (DNI), went before the committee last week. During her…
Read MoreRFK Jr. to face key committee vote that could determine confirmation fate
Fox News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face a pivotal test on Tuesday morning as the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). At 10 a.m., the committee will meet to consider President Donald Trump’s HHS pick, following his hearing last week. The 27-member committee…
Read More‘Peace through strength’: Trump and Netanyahu expected to discuss Iran, Hamas at White House meeting
Fox News TEL AVIV – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday is geared toward bolstering ties with and securing guarantees from the Trump administration primarily over Iran and the war against Hamas, according to current and former Israeli officials. “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s historic visit to…
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