Category: Flash News

On February 2, after the United States announced that it would levy taxes on Canada, Danielle Smith, Governor of Alberta, Canada, said through social media on February 1 local time that she was disappointed with Trump’s tariff decision, which would harm the interests of the people of the two countries and destroy the relationship and alliance between the two countries. Smith said Alberta will continue to make diplomatic efforts in the United States to persuade the President, legislators, government officials and the American people to eliminate all tariffs on Canadian goods as soon as possible, and to repair U.S. – Canada relations, and encourage other Canadian governors and federal officials to do so. Smith said that Alberta firmly opposes any act of prohibiting exports to the United States or taxing goods exported from Canada to the United States, because this strategy has done far more harm to Canadians than Americans. Smith also called on the federal government and provinces to immediately begin nationwide efforts to accelerate the construction of oil and gas pipelines to Canada’s east and west coasts, build multiple liquefied natural gas terminals, enhance domestic refining capacity, unleash the potential of key minerals, reduce taxes, break down inter provincial trade barriers, empower provinces, and develop the economy. (CCTV News)

On February 2nd, local time, Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), issued a statement stating that the United States’ repeated announcement of the expulsion of Gaza residents is a worthless and absurd plan. Zuhri stated that the United States has repeatedly announced the expulsion of the people of Gaza under the pretext of rebuilding Gaza, indicating its persistent involvement in criminal activities. Zuhri emphasized that Israel’s goals that cannot be achieved through military force will not be achieved through political games. The US government’s insistence on implementing the relocation plan will only lead to further chaos and tension in the region. (CCTV News)

On February 1st local time, US President Trump announced on social media that he ordered precise military airstrikes against the extremist group ISIS attack planners and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia that morning. Trump stated that the attack was carried out without harming civilians in any way and killed many terrorists. Trump said that the United States will take prompt action against the “Islamic State” (ISIS) and all other attacks against Americans. (CCTV News)

On February 2nd, local time, the Lebanese military issued a statement stating that it is coordinating with the committee responsible for monitoring the ceasefire to deploy in the town of Bint Jubail in central Lebanon and other border areas in southern Litani. Israel, on the other hand, continued to launch attacks, burning down houses in several towns in areas such as Bint Jubail and Magayong, and twice attacking vehicles involved in transporting the bodies of the deceased in Magayong. In view of these attacks, the Lebanese military calls on Lebanese citizens to comply with the instructions issued in its official statement and follow the guidelines of military units to ensure the safety of life. The Li military stated that they will continue to accompany citizens in border towns and remain committed to implementing United Nations Resolution 1701. (CCTV News)

On February 2nd, local time, on February 1st, the year-end filing of the Federal Election Commission in the United States showed that Elon Musk spent over $290 million in the 2024 US election. The documents indicate that Musk donated approximately $11.2 million to the Political Action Committee (PAC) he funded on the last day of the year, bringing his total political donations to over $290 million.

On February 2nd, local time, Mexican President Simbaum posted on his social media account expressing deep condolences for the six Mexicans who died in the plane crash in Philadelphia, USA. President Simbaum stated that the Mexican consulate in the United States has been in contact with the families of the victims and has requested all necessary support from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also extends deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims. On the evening of January 31st, a medical plane crashed in the northeast of Philadelphia, USA, resulting in the death of six people on board, including a mother and child. (CCTV News)

On February 1st, according to a report by Al Jazeera on January 31st, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghi stated during his visit to Qatar that any attack by Israel or the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities could lead to a “full-scale war” in the region. Alaghi stated that launching an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would be “one of the biggest mistakes the United States may make in history,” and Iran would respond to the attack “immediately and decisively. According to reports, Iran is concerned that US President Trump may allow Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities while further increasing sanctions.

On February 1st, German Defense Minister Pistorius stated on Saturday that Germany cannot afford to increase military spending to 5% of GDP, which is exactly what US President Donald Trump has demanded of NATO member countries. Pistorius pointed out that military spending of 5% of GDP is equivalent to 42% of Germany’s federal budget, which is 230 billion euros, and Germany “cannot afford and cannot spend money like this”.

On February 1st, local time, the Valevo Expressway Project in Serbia (referred to as the “Valevo Project”), constructed by a Chinese enterprise, held an opening ceremony and officially announced the full opening of the main line of the project. The Valevo project has a total length of 18.3 kilometers and is a two-way four lane road with a designed speed of 100 kilometers per hour, connecting the central and western Serbian cities of Valevo and Raikovac. After the completion of the project, it will not only effectively alleviate the local traffic pressure, but also further improve and optimize the construction of Serbia’s transportation network, improve and enhance the travel conditions of local residents, and drive the economic development of surrounding areas. (CCTV)

On February 1st, according to the Guangzhou Real Estate Intermediary Association, the transaction volume of the second-hand residential market in Guangzhou exceeded 10000 units in January this year, which decreased compared to the previous month due to the approaching Spring Festival, but significantly increased year-on-year. According to data released by the association, in January 2025 (statistical period: December 26, 2024 to January 25, 2025), there were 10038 online signings for second-hand residential properties in Guangzhou, covering an area of 1.0122 million square meters. Thanks to the continuous stimulation of heavy policies, the pace of citizens entering the market has significantly accelerated compared to the same period last year, with online signing volumes increasing by 18.78% and 19.20% year-on-year, respectively.