Hong Kong plans to implement a new national security law to cover offenses not addressed in the current legislation. This includes treason, insurrection, espionage, destructive activities endangering national security, and external interference. Chief Executive John Lee emphasizes the urgency of enacting the law due to threats to national security and potential foreign agent involvement. Critics argue that the existing national security law has damaged Hong Kong's international reputation and suppressed civil society.

Supermarket leaders express concern that the government's policies may prolong food price inflation for shoppers. Although shop price inflation decreased to its lowest level since May 2022 in January, retailers fear that rising wage costs and tax bills will contribute to inflation. The upcoming increase in minimum wage and potential new government policies pose additional challenges.

Brazilian authorities conduct raids on the residence and offices of Carlos Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, regarding allegations of illegal spying by the state spy agency. The raids target the alleged political core of the spying network, which involved the unlawful monitoring of public officials and others. Investigators claim that Israeli-made surveillance software was used to track the geolocation data of perceived Bolsonaro opponents during his presidency.

Israeli forces eliminate three Hamas terrorists who were hiding in a hospital in Jenin. These individuals were planning significant attacks and had connections to Hamas abroad. One of the attackers intended to carry out an assault inspired by the October 7 massacre.

The Digest, 1/30/2024 @130AM, CDT

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