President Trump's executive order to restrict mail-in voting, requiring the U.S. Postal Service to play a role in determining ballot eligibility, is facing multiple lawsuits. Critics argue the order oversteps presidential authority, with a federal judge expected to rule soon on blocking it.
International Distribution Services (IDS) CEO Martin Seidenberg received nearly £7m in pay and bonuses, more than triple the previous year's amount, despite a 20% drop in group profits. The surge in pay is attributed to the £3.6bn takeover by Daniel Křetínský, triggering incentive awards.
Russia-US postal services have resumed, with the first batch of parcels arriving from the US to Russia. Deliveries are being made via transit flights through third countries, as direct services were suspended due to sanctions imposed on Russia over the Ukraine crisis.
Hong Kong authorities plan a three-year reform for the struggling Hongkong Post, considering options like privatization or departmentalization. A HK$4.6 billion cash injection aims to buy time for this comprehensive review of its operating model.
Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is the largest US military base outside the US, housing 41,000 personnel. The base highlights the US-South Korea alliance, now tested by transactional relations under President Trump, raising concerns in Seoul about troop reductions and broader US regional strategies.
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing eight new stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Photographer David J. Schwartz, who has traveled the highway extensively, captured the images, focusing on vintage Americana and landscapes.
The new deal between Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service has many implications, maybe none greater than what it means for package delivery to rural Americans.
