Category: Flash News

On February 26th, according to Sudanese military personnel, a military plane crashed in the city of Entuman in the west of the capital Khartoum, killing multiple people on board. The Sudanese military official, who declined to be named, stated that an Antonov military aircraft crashed in the Karari district of northern Omdurman on the 25th due to technical malfunctions. At that time, the aircraft was on a military mission with four crew members and several senior officers on board. Witnesses reported that the military aircraft suddenly crashed while flying at low altitude and then caught fire at the rear.

On February 26th, the US Department of Veterans Affairs announced the layoff of an additional 1400 employees. It is reported that most of the dismissed employees are probationary or have worked for less than two years and are in “non core task positions”. On the 13th of this month, the US Department of Veterans Affairs announced the dismissal of over 1000 employees.

On February 26th, Abdul Latif Kanuwa, spokesperson for the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), stated that Hamas’ contacts with mediators such as Egypt and Qatar regarding the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are still ongoing. Due to Israel’s failure to release the eighth batch of Palestinian detainees as agreed, the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement has been hindered. Hamas emphasizes that any new proposal can be discussed, but it must ensure that Israel fulfills all agreed terms. Kanova stated that whether entering the second phase of the agreement, extending the first phase, or merging different phases, all negotiations must comply with the demands previously put forward by Hamas and Palestinian armed groups. This includes: ceasing military operations in the Gaza Strip, completely withdrawing military supplies from the Gaza Strip, and implementing specific arrangements for Gaza’s reconstruction and humanitarian assistance. These conditions are Hamas’ red line and cannot be compromised.

On February 26th, the Science and Technology Innovation Board is continuously receiving incremental funding. On February 25th, the Fuguo Sci Tech Innovation Index ETF announced the early termination of fundraising, bringing the total issuance size of the first batch of 13 Sci Tech Innovation Index ETFs to over 20 billion yuan. In addition, there are currently multiple science and technology innovation board related ETFs being issued or about to be issued, and fund companies are still reporting new products without stopping. In the eyes of industry insiders, the continuous increase in public fundraising efforts to layout products related to the Science and Technology Innovation Board is expected to guide funds towards the hard technology sector. (Shanghai Stock News)

On February 26th, large-scale power outages occurred in several regions of northern, central, and southern Chile around 3:00 pm, causing public facilities such as subways and hospitals to be unable to operate normally. The Chilean capital Santiago Metro announced on its social media account that train services will be suspended due to a large-scale power outage in the capital and other parts of the country. It is reported that passengers are being evacuated from the station. The power outage also caused traffic lights to turn off in many parts of the country, disrupting the order of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and leaving hospitals to rely on generators for operation. Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha called on State Grid to immediately hold a meeting on social media and stated that the Ministry of Interior will take measures to respond to the emergency situation and strive to restore power services. As of now, the cause of the power outage has not been determined.

On February 26th, as we enter February, A-share listed companies have released their performance reports one after another, revealing their operating results for 2024 to investors. According to data, as of 17:00 on February 25th, a total of 278 listed companies on the A-share market have disclosed their 2024 performance reports, of which 255 companies have achieved profitability, accounting for approximately 91.73%. From the perspective of the increase in net profit attributable to the parent company, 173 companies showed a year-on-year positive growth in net profit attributable to the parent company (excluding losses), accounting for over 60%, of which 13 companies achieved doubled performance. Benefiting from the recovery of market demand, the improvement of main business quality and efficiency, and the rapid trend of going global, the prosperity of industries such as electronics and biomedicine has risen. At the same time, nearly 90% of the companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board that have disclosed their performance reports have achieved profitability, demonstrating their outstanding performance and showcasing their innovative spirit. (Shanghai Stock News)

On February 26th, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States announced that a Southwest Airlines aircraft was forced to abort landing at Chicago Midway International Airport at around 8:50 am Central Time due to an unauthorized entry of a business plane into the runway. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States is investigating the incident. The Southwest Airlines aircraft involved is a Boeing 737-800 aircraft that flew from Omaha, Nebraska to Chicago. After the incident, the pilot conducted a go around maneuver and landed safely. The private business aircraft involved was the Bombardier Challenger 350, flying from Chicago to Knoxville, Tennessee at the time.

On February 26th, a US judge rejected an emergency motion by the Associated Press to restore its right to interview the White House press conference, stating that a hearing will be held again on March 20th. The White House and the Associated Press subsequently responded to the ruling separately. In a statement released on the same day, the White House stated that “asking the President of the United States questions in the Oval Office and on Air Force One is only a privilege granted to journalists, not a legal right.” An Associated Press spokesperson responded by saying that the Associated Press will “continue to defend the right of the press and the public to speak freely without government retaliation,” and looks forward to the next hearing.

On February 26th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States released a statement on February 24th stating that there have been outbreaks of Listeria infections related to energy supplements in multiple states. As of now, 38 people have been infected in 21 states across the United States, with 12 deaths. The brand involved has announced a recall of all products within their shelf life.

On February 26th, lawyers for the Trump administration denied in a court filing that the White House intends to dissolve the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, contradicting Trump’s earlier statements this month. It is reported that lawyers from the Ministry of Justice rejected a request made by a union representing workers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on the evening of the 24th, seeking a court order to stop actions aimed at destroying the institution. However, the government acknowledges that a more “streamlined” organization requires less office space, and the organization has decided to cancel the lease of its headquarters. A lawyer from the Ministry of Justice stated that the premise for operating a more streamlined and efficient institution is that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will continue to exist.