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Gazans reject Trump’s plans, migrants land at Guantanamo, China’s giant laser & more

Feb 5, 2025
Displaced Palestinians express their determination to stay in Gaza despite the destruction of their homes. The US Postal Service has reversed its stance on packages from China and Hong Kong. A military plane carrying migrants has made a stop at Guantanamo Bay. As flu season peaks again, experts weigh in on the ongoing health crisis. Plus, there are intriguing insights into China's construction of a giant laser facility, raising questions about its purpose: clean energy or a step toward weaponization?
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Gazans Reject Relocation

  • Displaced Palestinians reject President Trump's proposal to relocate them from Gaza.
  • They prefer to stay despite the destruction and hardships.
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Postal Service Reversal

  • The U.S. Postal Service reversed its decision to suspend packages from China and Hong Kong.
  • This reversal likely relates to tariff implications and the impact on e-commerce.
ANECDOTE

Migrants at Guantanamo

  • A U.S. military plane landed at Guantanamo Bay with migrants with criminal records.
  • This is unusual, as the base typically processes migrants intercepted at sea, not from the U.S.
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