Defiant Maduro wields sword as he sends message to US

The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 340,000 Haitians living in the US, with the status set to expire on February 3. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that allowing Haitians to remain contradicts US national interests.

HP has announced plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028 as part of a significant restructuring effort aimed at accelerating product development through the adoption of artificial intelligence. This decision follows a lower-than-expected profit outlook for the upcoming year, reflecting ongoing challenges within the company.

Taiwan has announced a substantial commitment of US$40 billion towards enhancing its military capabilities, particularly focusing on an air defense system and various arms purchases. This decision comes amid increasing pressure from the United States for Taiwan to bolster its defense spending in light of regional security threats.

The U.S. has intensified its military presence in the Caribbean Sea, marking a significant escalation in its operations against Venezuela, which is perceived as a broader strategy beyond just addressing the actions of President Nicolás Maduro. This operation, dubbed Southern Spear, reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy aimed at countering perceived threats from Venezuela and its alleged ties to drug trafficking.

Myanmar's junta has expressed approval following the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 4,000 Myanmar nationals residing in the US, a program designed to protect individuals from deportation due to unsafe conditions in their home country.

Darrick Hamilton, a prominent reparations activist, has joined the transition team of NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to influence economic and workforce development strategies, emphasizing the systemic racism within the U.S. economy. Hamilton's involvement highlights the administration's commitment to addressing racial inequalities.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a significant return to the White House, meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a diplomatic reset after previous tensions following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This visit underscores a shift in U.S.-Saudi relations amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges involving Iran, China, and Russia.

Russia has issued a warning that it may reject the U.S.-Ukraine peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump if the key understandings from the Alaska summit with President Putin are not honored. This statement reflects ongoing tensions in the negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.