Hongkong Post suspends goods mail services to US

US judge blocks Trump’s freeze on climate, infrastructure grants

A U.S. judge prevented Trump from freezing climate-related grants, citing illegality of his actions against Biden's infrastructure and climate laws, amid legal challenges from environmental groups.

UNICEF projects 20% drop in 2026 funding after US cuts

UNICEF projects a 20% budget cut by 2026 due to reduced U.S. funding, highlighting a global funding crisis for humanitarian organizations and potential staffing cuts ahead.

China’s Q1 economic growth likely to slow as tariffs darkens outlook

China's economy is projected to slow in Q1 due to U.S. tariffs and property downturn, with GDP growth expected at 5.1%, raising concerns over weak demand and potential recession.

US Treasury secretary: no risk of China weaponizing Treasuries despite bond market volatility

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses fears of China weaponizing Treasuries, asserting no economic risk and discussing tariffs amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.

Over 22,000 IRS workers take Trump’s latest buyout offer, agency sources say

Over 22,000 IRS employees accepted a buyout offer from the Trump administration, raising concerns about tax processing efficiency and potential revenue loss for the U.S. government.

BOJ’s Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy, Sankei reports

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda suggests potential policy action if U.S. tariffs harm Japan's economy, signaling complexities for future interest rate decisions amid changing economic indicators.

Notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, posts claim

4chan was allegedly hacked, revealing moderator details and screenshots of its backend, leading to intermittent site availability amid mixed responses and disregard for press inquiries.

White House says Trump signs order to streamline federal procurement regulation

Trump signed an executive order to simplify the Federal Acquisition Regulation, aiming to enhance efficiency and ensure it includes only essential provisions for federal procurement.

Trump signs memo barring undocumented immigrants from receiving Social Security benefits

President Trump signed a memorandum to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving Social Security benefits, addressing issues related to fake Social Security numbers.