HOW FAST IS BRICS EXPANDING?
"The real showdown is about dismantling the dollar-denominated debt system that keeps the Global South locked in. But can BRICS really create viable alternative payment systems when even China is still tied to SWIFT? What happens if more countries start refusing to play by the old rules?"
— Pepe Escobar, journalist and geopolitical analyst
#News #BRICS #DeDollarization
US AND ISRAEL WITHDRAW FROM UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
After Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council and halting of funding to Palestinian refugees, Netanyahu's government also withdrew from the council where it was an observer, not a member.
Src: Reuters, Ynet. Img: Nikkei Asia
#Breaking #News #UnitedNations
"IT'S LIKE A BAD JOKE"
Referring to Gaza as "the site," Trump said that the US would "level the site" and create economic development...
US Senator Chris Murphy: "A U.S. invasion of Gaza would lead to the slaughter of thousands of U.S. troops and decades of war in the Middle East. It's like a bad, sick joke."
Img: Senator Murphy, Connecticut Public
OHIO SHOOTER UPDATE
A Level One mass casualty event was declared after multiple victims were shot in the KDC/One manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio.
The suspect is no longer believed to be on the scene, the City of New Albany said in a statement.
— 5 hospitalized
Src: The Straits Times. Img: WHIOTV7
https://media.ditto.pub/a9050b64e571c0c256957fe45a4a87d7a40db058f123ab0bca634367c0d010b1.avif
HAMAS SAYS TRUMP'S STATEMENTS ARE ABSURD
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said: "Trump's remarks... are ridiculous and absurd... capable of igniting the region."
Trump had stated, "I am talking about transferring all Palestinians from Gaza permanently... the deal can certainly be closed... I deserve the Nobel Prize, but they will not give it to me."
Hamas official, Izzat al-Rishq: "Trump's statements reflect confusion and deep ignorance..."
Src: Reuters, Al Mayadeen. Img: DRDK
I have Alby Hub, but that seems to be where the problems started. 🤔
Uhhh... I wasn't clear. The USPS package service is suspended until further notice - not Trump's tariffs on China.
US POST OFFICE HALTS SERVICE FROM CHINA
USPS suspends accepting inbound packages from China and Hong Kong after Trump announced new tariffs "until further notice."
The suspension is effective immediately, the USPS said. Letters and flats are not included in the suspension.
Src: USPS, Business Insider
Yes, that's my address! I kind of want to keep it even though it doesn't work, haha. I love otters and we've been through a lot together. 😸
CIA BUYOUTS
CIA offers buyouts to the entire workforce to "align with Trump priorities."
The US spy agency is also freezing the hiring of job applicants already given a conditional offer.
Src: Reuters, WSJ
USAID has announced on its website that on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST), all USAID personnel worldwide will be placed on administrative leave.
USAID missions overseas were told to shut down and all staff are being recalled to the US by Friday.
Source: USAID
Okay, will do and thank you for your help! Also, I have no idea how to do that. 😅
Thank you and no problem. Will the sats that people have sent me transfer over to Coinos from Alby?
Yea, there’s a legitimate paranoia of losing or compromising our private key. Stressful.
I have no idea what I'm doing. I need a signer to use Coracle. Should I scrap Alby and use Coinos?
Okay, I added my Lightning address to a client again. Did it work? 😬 Does it matter which client we add it to? Do we need to add it to all of the clients?
Lindsey is one of the top senior lawmakers in the world, and also known as one of the top US warmongers.
SAUDI RESPONSE TO TRUMP TAKEOVER OF GAZA
Saudi Arabia will not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, the foreign ministry said in a statement, reaffirming that the kingdom's stance is firm and unwavering.
Saudi Crown Prince: Only a few differences with Biden administration | Reuters
#breaking #news #gaza
I need SO MUCH assistance. It looks like my Lightning wallet decided to start working and I keep getting notifications that people are zapping me but I can't find the sats? I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.
