International

China is reportedly preparing a probe into Apple's app store practices as the latest round of tariffs went into effect this week.

Apple entangled in the US-China trade war as China strikes back

Mexican officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the country's government requested the U.S. not send Mexican migrants to Guantanamo Bay.

Mexico vows to keep its nationals from being sent to Guantánamo Bay

President Donald Trump is proposing a $1 billion arms package for Israel, which includes bombs and armored bulldozers.

Trump wants to send Israel thousands more 1,000-pound bombs

The artificial intelligence tool, DeepSeek, reportedly has code in its programming with the built-in capability to send user data to China.

DeepSeek code can send user data directly to Chinese government: Report

President Donald Trump made an announcement during a press conference at the White House with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tuesday, Feb. 4, that the United States was planning to take over Gaza.

World reacts to Trump’s announcement to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip

President Donald Trump said he has issued orders for the U.S. military to launch a massive retaliatory strike on Iran if he is assassinated.

Trump orders Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if he’s assassinated, renews sanctions

Lawmakers in Greenland on Tuesday were seemingly safeguarding against President Donald Trump's plan to the acquire the island territory.

Greenland bans foreign political donations amid renewed US interest

USPS briefly halted, then resumed mail and package acceptance from China and Hong Kong amid the new 10% tariff imposition.

USPS resumes shipments from China, Hong Kong after brief suspension

A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, killing 10 people before turning the gun on himself.

Sweden sees worst mass shooting in nation’s history; 11 dead

The first military flight carrying migrants to Guantánamo Bay arrived Tuesday night. The move is part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

First migrant flight lands at Guantánamo Bay

President Trump said the United States will 'take over' the Gaza Strip.

Trump proposes US ‘take over’ Gaza strip

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he appreciated the offer, while President Trump supported sending prisoners there if it was legal.

US officials receptive to El Salvador’s offer to house American prisoners

President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to have “long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire holds between Israel and Hamas.

President Trump suggests US take ‘long-term ownership’ of Gaza Strip

Crews in Japan are trying to reach a truck driver trapped for a week in a massive sinkhole as concern grows over the country's infrastructure.

Man stuck in sinkhole for a week; Japan residents asked to avoid using water

Trump proposed that Ukraine trade rare earth elements in exchange for additional U.S. military aid amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Trump proposes sending Ukraine more military aid in exchange for rare earths

President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4 to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council and extend a funding ban for the U.N. Palestinian Relief Agency, UNRWA.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban

Ecuador is now entering the tariff fray. Its president announced on Monday that it is levying a 27% fee on Mexican goods entering the country.

In echo of Trump, Ecuador announces tariff on Mexican imports

Trump administration briefly paused, then resumed U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, sparking concerns over future military aid.

Trump admin halts then restores crucial weapons shipments to Ukraine

Swedish police are investigating a mass shooting at a school in Örebro Tuesday, Feb. 4, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. Authorities say at least five people were shot, but details on their conditions have not been released. Officials have warned that “the danger is not over” as law enforcement continues operations in the area.

Mass shooting at Swedish adult education school under investigation

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

China hits back at US with tariffs of up to 15% on American goods

Internal memos from CBP alert Border Patrol agents that Mexican drug cartels could use kamikaze drones and explosives to target them.

Internal CBP memo warns agents of new threats from Mexican cartels: Reports

Trump pointed to progress in securing commitments from Canada and Mexico to secure their borders with the U.S.

Inside the terms of the delay of US tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s goods

President Donald Trump said Sunday, Feb. 2, that he plans to cut off all U.S. aid to South Africa, citing land laws.

Trump plans to cut aid to South Africa over country’s new land policies

Mitsubishi has announced a review of its three offshore wind projects in Japan amid governmental policy changes related to these developments.

Mitsubishi to review its offshore wind projects in Japan amid rising costs