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Philippine vice president impeached by House, faces Senate trial

Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced at least four impeachment complaints by several legislators and left-wing activist groups over a range of issues.

USPS flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier

The U.S. postal service is reversing course a day after it said it would not accept packages from China and Hong Kong. The ban came after the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

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Trump says U.S. should take ownership of Gaza, U.S. sends first planeload of migrants to holding facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, Trump administration puts all USAID workers on leave.

Trump administration putting all USAID staff on leave by the end of the week

The Trump administration is putting all USAID employees on administrative leave by the end of this week, according to a new directive sent to all agency staff globally and posted on its website.

Greenland bans foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island

The bill is aimed at protecting “Greenland’s political integrity” and will take effect immediately, according to a translation of a parliamentary document in Danish outlining the measure.

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

‘Thank you for your service’: Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

In a brief note posted on the international development agency’s website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, “Thank you for your service.”

U.S. Trade Actions in China and Canada

A US-Canada trade war is averted for now, but Canada is roiling from Trump’s remarks. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations were already subdued from economic concerns even before new U.S. tariffs and Beijing’s retaliatory response.

Syria’s new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

Syria’s interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.

Where Trump’s tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts

Where President Trump’s tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.

China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect

Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.

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