• 02/07/2025

Hamas rejects Trump’s proposal on relocation of Palestinians from Gaza

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Radical Palestinian movement described the proposal as an “outrageous attempt to eradicate the Palestinian cause” https://tass.com/world/1908779

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Trump counts on resolving Ukrainian conflict soon

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We’re going to hopefully get that one done at some point in the not too distant future,” the president said https://tass.com/world/1908775

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US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from Hong Kong, mainland China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspension notice gives no explanation, but states flow of letters and large envelopes not affected. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297391/us-postal-service-suspends-inbound-parcels-hong-kong-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed

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US postal service suspends inbound parcels from Hong Kong and China amid tariff war

Hong Kong Free Press The US Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily halted acceptance of international packages from Hong Kong and China until further notice. US Postal Service. File photo: Sam LaRussa, via Flickr. The move comes amid a tit-for-tat trade dispute between Washington and Beijing. A sweeping 10 per cent levy on Chinese products was…

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USPS suspends package service from China as Trump’s tariffs kick in

Washington Post The U.S. Postal Service’s decision may block or delay parcels from retailers including Shein and Temu from entering the United States. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/04/usps-suspends-china-packages-shein-temu/

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Taiwan headline news

Taipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502050004

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CIA offering buyouts to its entire workforce: report

Fox News The Central Intelligence Agency, in what officials reportedly claimed was an effort to bring the agency in line with Trump’s agenda, offered buyouts to its entire staff on Tuesday. WHITE HOUSE EXPECTING ‘SPIKE’ IN FEDERAL RESIGNATIONS AS AT LEAST 20K TAKE BUYOUTS The Wall Street Journal reported that the agency is the first…

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U.S. Postal Service Halts Parcel Service from China as Trump’s Trade Curbs Begin

New York Times The United States has been importing about 3 million parcels a day with almost no customs inspection and no duties collected. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/china-us-usps-de-minimis.html

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From mild to wild: record snowfall buries northern Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The heavy snow and traffic disruptions came just as the Sapporo Snow Festival began in southern Hokkaido. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3297389/mild-wild-record-snowfall-buries-northern-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong rescuers find 2 missing hikers after long helicopter search

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities locate boy, 6, and his aunt in Pat Sin Leng early on Wednesday after pair separated from companions the night before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3297388/hong-kong-rescuers-find-two-missing-hikers-after-long-helicopter-search?utm_source=rss_feed

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