USAID headquarters to shut down on February 3, most staff to work remotely
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 02/3/2025
Only employees with essential on-site and building maintenance functions will be allowed to work at the head office, if asked by senior leadership
In Russian newspapers
CIA facing major Trump shake-up – media
The CIA has offered buyouts to its agents as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the government, CNN and WSJ have (…)
[RT] - 5/02/2025
Trump's territorial claims pose security threat to Greenland — media
Trump stated on January 7 that Greenland should become part of the US and threatened to slap high trade tariffs on (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Israel withdraws from UN Human Rights Council following US — top diplomat
According to Gideon Sa’ar, the UN Human Rights Council is "focused on attacking a democratic country and (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Power play: How a country with major energy potential struggles to keep the lights on
Despite Nepal being blessed with abundant water reserves, India has the primary say in its energy security Read Full (…)
[RT] - 5/02/2025
Trump in ‘no rush’ to speak with China’s Xi
US President Donald Trump has stated that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping “at the appropriate time” (…)
[RT] - 5/02/2025
Zelensky extends martial law, mobilization until May 9
The measures were set to expire on February 7
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Gold prices hit all-time high
The surge has been attributed to tariff exchanges between the US and China, and investor fears of a global trade war (…)
[RT] - 5/02/2025
Finnish foreign minister does not view Baltic cable ruptures as accident
At the same time, Elina Valtonen emphasized that the Finnish government continues its investigation
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Kellogg to unveil plan for ending Ukraine conflict at Munich conference next week — report
The report didn’t say exactly what proposals the plan will contain
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Report on Kazakh plane crash confirms crew chose Aktau as landing option
"The crew rejected the proposal from Russian air traffic controllers to use alternate airports in Makhachkala (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025
Russian services PMI index up to 54.6 points in January — S&P Global
Companies also noted the addition of largely full-time workers
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 5/02/2025