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Israel finishes testing 22 technologies for stopping drone attacks

Jerusalem Post A statement from the ministry mentioned both kinetic shootdowns and using counter-drones against attack drones. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-840808

U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt Parcel Service From China

New York Times The Postal Service will continue to accept parcels from Hong Kong and China despite a new executive order that will require greater inspection of packages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/business/usps-china-de-minimis.html

Zelenskyy: Ukrainians took US$35 bl out of Ukraine in 2022, our economy collapsed

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainians took US$35 billion abroad in the first year of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which led to the collapse of the country’s economy. Source: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Piers Morgan, Ukrinform reports. Quote from Zelenskyy: “In the first year of the war, the citizens of Ukraine…

Ukraine brings back 150 soldiers from Russian captivity – photos

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine has brought back 150 soldiers from Russian captivity on Wednesday, 5 February. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media Quote from Zelenskyy: “Today is a good day for all of us. We are returning 150 of our defenders from Russian captivity. These are soldiers, sergeants, officers. Soldiers of the Navy, who were…

‘In a place where life was cut short, we will plant new roots’

Jerusalem Post KKL-JNF to Dedicate the Swords of Iron Forest in the Western Negev. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-840537

Leader pardons 3,000 convicts on eve of Revolution anniversary

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Leader has authorized the full or partial pardoning of over 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/05/742250/Leader-pardons-convicts-Revolution-anniversary

Zelenskyy extends martial law and mobilisation in Ukraine until 9 May

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and mobilisation in Ukraine from 8 February to 9 May 2025. Source: bills No. 4220-IX and No. 4221-IX Details: On 14 January, Zelenskyy submitted draft laws to the Ukrainian parliament to extend martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. The following day, on 15…

Taiwan’s economy heating up in December on strong AI demand

Taipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Taiwan’s economy was booming or overheating in December last year on the back of strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and high-performance computing (HPC) devices, the National Development Council (NDC) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202502050023

Russians’ growing interest to Arctic trips hindered by lack of offer — tourism expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russia’s Ministry for Development of the Far East and Arctic, as many as 1.2 million people visited the Arctic in 2024 https://tass.com/economy/1909077

Russia to promote Arctic tourism potential among foreigners — tour operators association

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Year of Arctic Tourism is a joint information project of ATOR and the Polar Travel Club tour operator https://tass.com/economy/1909075