NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians: The U.S. President Donald ...
1. Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians: The U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an end to temporary protected status (TPS) for around 500,000 Haitians living in the United States. The decision means that around 55,000 Haitians will lose their work permits and protections from deportation by July 2021. The move has raised concerns about the future of these individuals and their families.
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy839m7xd1zo
2. Japanese energy company to prioritize oil and gas investment: Japan's largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (Japex), has announced plans to prioritize oil and gas investment through 2030. The company aims to increase its crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production by 10% over the next five years.
Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/major-shift-japex-prioritise-oil-030802210.html
3. Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalate: Tensions between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have escalated following a series of bus explosions in Israel and the return of an unknown body instead of a captive Israeli soldier. The Israeli military has announced plans to step up operations in the West Bank, while Hamas has accused Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/21/israel-to-step-up-west-bank-attacks-after-bus-explosions?traffic_source=rss
4. German elections: Voters in Germany are heading to the polls this weekend in a closely-watched election that could have implications for the country's relations with the United States and Europe. Many are hoping for a leadership comeback as the country grapples with issues such as trade wars, Russia, and Ukraine.
Link: https://fortune.com/europe/2025/02/21/german-voters-head-to-polls-weekend-trump-trade-wars-russia-ukraine-elections/
5. South Korea seeks exemption from U.S. tariffs: South Korea has asked the Trump administration to be excluded from proposed tariff increases on imports due to the fact that it already has low tariffs on U.S. goods. The request comes as the two countries continue to negotiate over trade and other issues.
Link: https://fortune.com/asia/2025/02/21/south-korea-asking-trump-left-off-tariff-increases-barely-taxes-us-imports/
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy839m7xd1zo
2. Japanese energy company to prioritize oil and gas investment: Japan's largest oil and gas exploration and production company, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (Japex), has announced plans to prioritize oil and gas investment through 2030. The company aims to increase its crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production by 10% over the next five years.
Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/major-shift-japex-prioritise-oil-030802210.html
3. Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalate: Tensions between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas have escalated following a series of bus explosions in Israel and the return of an unknown body instead of a captive Israeli soldier. The Israeli military has announced plans to step up operations in the West Bank, while Hamas has accused Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/21/israel-to-step-up-west-bank-attacks-after-bus-explosions?traffic_source=rss
4. German elections: Voters in Germany are heading to the polls this weekend in a closely-watched election that could have implications for the country's relations with the United States and Europe. Many are hoping for a leadership comeback as the country grapples with issues such as trade wars, Russia, and Ukraine.
Link: https://fortune.com/europe/2025/02/21/german-voters-head-to-polls-weekend-trump-trade-wars-russia-ukraine-elections/
5. South Korea seeks exemption from U.S. tariffs: South Korea has asked the Trump administration to be excluded from proposed tariff increases on imports due to the fact that it already has low tariffs on U.S. goods. The request comes as the two countries continue to negotiate over trade and other issues.
Link: https://fortune.com/asia/2025/02/21/south-korea-asking-trump-left-off-tariff-increases-barely-taxes-us-imports/