A Dutch website has exposed the identities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents using publicly available information, and it has already garnered millions of views. The site operates in a crowdsourced manner similar to Wikipedia, with about five hundred volunteers sorting through leads to publish the names, positions, and photos of the agents. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security previously warned that publicly identifying enforcement personnel would lead to arrest, and agents commonly cover their faces with masks. The website's creator, an Irish citizen residing in the Netherlands, stated that the project was initiated because they are located outside the U.S.
The United States' covetousness for Greenland has triggered a chain reaction in the Arctic Circle. A senior official from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the splash caused by the political storm in Greenland will inevitably fall on the Svalbard archipelago. The Svalbard archipelago maintains demilitarization and equal rights for citizens of all countries based on a century-old treaty, but now the resource and strategic value have become prominent, and Norway has tightened land sales and strengthened coastal patrols. Some commentators say that the good days of international cooperation are drawing to a close.
Kim Hee-soo, the governor of Jindo County in South Korea, recently used the term "import" to refer to marriage immigrants from countries such as Sri Lanka and Vietnam during discussions on population policies, sparking strong public criticism. The Vietnamese embassy in South Korea formally sent a letter of protest, pointing out that his remarks damaged bilateral relations.
The Democratic Party of Korea recently held an emergency meeting and unanimously decided to expel him from the party. This punishment comes only about a year after his re-entry. South Korean media analysts suggest this move is a swift attempt by the ruling party to mitigate damage before local elections, meaning Kim Hee-soo will only be able to seek re-election as an independent.
The United States plans to send approximately 200 soldiers to Nigeria to assist in training local forces to combat the extremist group Islamic State. This is the first acknowledgment of deploying ground troops in the country since U.S. forces launched airstrikes against targets in Nigeria at the end of last year. Previously, a small number of U.S. personnel were stationed in Nigeria to assist in counter-terrorism efforts. The U.S. Africa Command has not made an immediate response regarding the increase in troops. Recently, the U.S. and Nigeria have been collaborating on precise strikes against 'terrorist targets' in northwestern Nigeria.
Trump boldly claims that the Federal Reserve Chairman candidate, Warsh, has the ability to drive U.S. economic growth by 15%, but did not specify whether this figure is an annual growth rate or something else. The average annual economic growth in the United States over the past fifty years has been only 2.8%. Analysis suggests that Trump aims to create favorable election conditions for the midterm elections through interest rate cuts and strong stimulus, while Warsh will face a tightrope balance between controlling inflation and stimulating the economy. Currently, there is a clear tension between inflation risks and economic growth targets.
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The United States is adjusting its strategy for critical minerals in Africa, shifting from heavy asset operations to finance-driven leverage. Through purchase agreements and government financing, it locks in copper-cobalt production capacity in countries like Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo without directly assuming the risks of mining operations. This move is said to bypass China's long-accumulated infrastructure advantages in the replication process. While it reduces political risks, it is difficult to match the scale and speed of China's deep-rooted model. African countries are also concerned about the U.S. commitment to the ability to implement and the demand for local resource processing.
The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to significantly tighten the federal funding thresholds for electric vehicle charging stations, requiring the proportion of domestically manufactured components to increase from 55% to 100%, and the equipment must be produced in the United States. If this measure is passed, it will take effect immediately and may pose a significant obstacle to the deployment of $5 billion in funding. The Department of Transportation stated that this move aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and ensure cybersecurity. Environmental organizations have accused the Trump administration of deliberately stifling the project, which will further hinder the deployment of charging stations in the U.S. Last month, a federal judge ruled that the suspension of project funding was illegal.
The Milan Winter Olympics opened just a few days ago, and several athletes have already encountered the embarrassing situation of broken medals. The Swedish athlete's silver medal fell into the snow and broke in half, the American athlete's gold medal fell off the lanyard and cracked, and the German athlete's bronze medal was also damaged during the celebration. The organizing committee has launched an investigation into a series of damage incidents. The problem may stem from the built-in safety release mechanism of the lanyard, which automatically loosens under stress to prevent choking. It is currently uncertain whether athletes can replace the damaged medals.
Trump threatens to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is fully funded by Canada, accusing the Canadian side of having full ownership and not using American materials. However, the US-Canada agreement shows that both parties jointly own and operate the bridge, and the profits will be shared after costs are recouped. This bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor was originally set to open in early 2026. Analysts believe Trump's threat is actually a pressure tactic aimed at pushing the US-Canada trade negotiations. Currently, both sides are still grappling with issues such as liquor bans and dairy policy.
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Our country successfully implemented the low-altitude demonstration verification of the Long March 10 carrier rocket and the maximum dynamic pressure escape flight test of the Dream Boat manned spacecraft at the Wenchang Space Launch Site. This is another key developmental flight test for the manned lunar exploration project. This mission involves a new type of rocket, spacecraft, and launch station, and for the first time, the return capsule and the first stage of the rocket achieved sea splashdown recovery. The test verified multiple core functions and system compatibility, accumulating valuable data and engineering experience for subsequent manned lunar exploration missions.
The survey conducted by the Japan National Audit Office shows that there are serious delays and quality issues with U.S. weapons procured through foreign military aid mechanisms. Of the 519 contracts signed by the end of the fiscal year 2018, 118 had still not been delivered five years later; some delivered transport aircraft had significant defects, with repairs taking over 14 months. However, the Japanese government's expenditure on U.S. weapon procurement continues to soar, with the contract amount for the fiscal year 2023 increasing more than threefold compared to fiscal year 2018. Experts point out that large-scale procurement not only aims to enhance defense but also carries political considerations to ease Japan-U.S. trade friction.