February 18, 2025, 12:32 pm

Trump’s Gaza Plan Faces International Backlash  

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Mexico Implements Measures to Ensure Stability of Financial Markets  

Reuters,

Mexico’s finance ministry announced on Tuesday a series of measures to stabilize financial markets following heightened volatility due to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Mexican exports.

The government has capitalized its budget revenue stabilization fund with more than 100 billion pesos ($4.87 billion) and is seeking ways to improve debt maturity profiles while reducing short-term liquidity risks. On January 31, the government refinanced 185 billion pesos in debt, extending maturities by an average of 2.14 years.

Additionally, a hedging program utilizing derivative financial instruments has been implemented to mitigate financial market risks. These steps aim to shield the Mexican peso and the stock exchange from external pressures.

Seoul Airport Officials Confiscated Almost 11 Tons of Kimchi Last Year  

CNN,

Security officials at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport confiscated 10.7 tons of kimchi in 2024 due to its classification as a liquid under carry-on baggage restrictions. Kimchi, a staple Korean side dish, is often packaged in liquid-based sauces, which exceed the 100ml carry-on limit.

In addition to kimchi, officials seized 10.5 tons of jang—a category of traditional fermented pastes and sauces. Confiscated kimchi was donated to a local welfare center rather than discarded.

This is not the first time Korean authorities have imposed strict food regulations. In 2024, Korean Air discontinued serving instant noodles on long-haul economy flights, citing turbulence risks. Additionally, travelers bringing Trader Joe’s popular Everything But the Bagel seasoning into the country have faced confiscation due to its poppy seed content, which is banned in South Korea.

Mexico Deploys 10,000 Troops on US Border to Counter Trump’s Tariff Threats  

Firstpost,

Mexico has begun deploying 10,000 troops along its border with the United States, fulfilling a deal with President Donald Trump to defer a proposed 25% tariff on Mexican exports. The agreement, announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, is aimed at curbing illegal migration and drug smuggling, particularly fentanyl trafficking.

The move follows escalating tensions after Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports unless stricter border enforcement measures were implemented. In response, Mexico redirected security forces from areas with fewer security issues to reinforce its northern border.

Last week, Mexico rejected a U.S. request to allow military aircraft carrying deported migrants to land in the country. The deployment comes amid rising concerns over trade relations and the potential for retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and Canada.

Trump’s Gaza Plan Faces International Backlash  

BBC,

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest proposal regarding Gaza has sparked international condemnation, with critics arguing it violates international law. Trump has repeatedly called for the “permanent resettlement” of Palestinians outside Gaza, describing the territory as a “demolition site.”

His administration argues that relocation is a humanitarian necessity, but under international law, the forced transfer of populations is strictly prohibited. Arab nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Palestinian Authority, have strongly opposed the plan, warning that it could destabilize the region and expand the conflict.

Trump’s remarks align with Israeli ultranationalists who have long advocated for Palestinian expulsion and settlement expansion. During a White House press conference, Trump suggested that the U.S. would assume control of Gaza and rebuild it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The proposal effectively eliminates any prospect of a two-state solution and has been widely rejected by the international community.

U.S. Freezes Funding for UN Mission in Haiti Amid Growing Security Crisis  

AP News,

The United States has frozen $13.3 million in funding for a U.N.-backed security mission in Haiti, significantly impacting efforts to combat gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The U.S. had initially committed $15 million to support the multinational force led by Kenyan police, but ongoing budget freezes imposed by the Trump administration have led to funding uncertainties.

The decision comes as gangs control nearly 85% of Port-au-Prince, with escalating violence displacing over a million people. The funding freeze follows broader U.S. aid suspensions affecting $330 million in humanitarian and security programs across Haiti.

While the U.S. State Department recently approved a waiver for $41 million in aid, further waiver requests remain pending. Analysts warn that without sustained international support, the security mission could falter, forcing Haitian authorities to find alternative solutions to combat widespread lawlessness.

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