Robert F Kennedy Jr, chosen by Trump to lead health agencies, requested the FDA to revoke Covid-19 vaccine authorizations in May 2021, citing risks over benefits. Public health experts criticized the move, calling it a major error in judgment. If confirmed as health and human services secretary, Kennedy will oversee significant healthcare regulation and resources.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned on Sunday that the Middle East would remain unstable if the Palestinian militant group Hamas remained in power in the Gaza Strip. If the international community wanted a permanent ceasefire, he added, then it must include the dismantling of Hamas as a military power and ruling entity in Gaza.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have forcibly closed settlement camps in eastern Congo, displacing over 110,000 people amid ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, fighting persists as the rebels advance, creating a worsening humanitarian crisis. Displaced families struggle to find shelter and aid as tensions escalate.
The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador, citing him as a 'race-baiting politician' who opposes President Trump. The diplomatic relations have deteriorated since Trump's disapproval of South Africa's policy decisions, including its stance against Israel. The ambassador must leave the US by March 21.
At least 56 senior officials from USAID were placed on administrative leave following an internal probe into alleged attempts to undermine President Trump's executive orders. This action comes after Trump's directive to pause most foreign assistance for 90 days. The move has caused significant disruption in global aid programs, with many questioning how this might impact US foreign aid priorities in the future.
Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend, shared photos from the inauguration week, proving her presence at various events despite rumors that she had already been snubbed by the family. Anderson was seen with Marla Maples, Donald Trump's ex-wife and Donald Trump Jr's stepmother at one of the inaugural events. "Backstage with this beauty ready to watch some dancing," Bettina Anderson wrote
More than 175 World War II-era practice bombs have been uncovered at a playground in Wooler, Northumberland, during renovation work. Though used for training, these devices still contain explosive charges, making them hazardous. Authorities are meticulously working to clear the site, aiming to make the playground safe for children by April.
More than 50 freed Israeli hostages urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fully implement the Gaza ceasefire deal and secure the release of those still held in the Palestinian territory. In the footage, Angrest, who turned 22 in November, also calls on the Israeli authorities to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Venezuela against attempting to seize the disputed Essequibo region, emphasizing potential consequences. During his visit to Guyana, Rubio signed a security agreement. Venezuelan President Maduro rejected this warning. ExxonMobil's discovery of oil reserves in Guyana in 2015 has increased tensions. The US's interest in protecting the region was reinforced.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is under fire for controversial remarks about Governor Greg Abbott during a Human Rights Campaign event. Referring to Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" due to his paraplegia, she faced backlash from Republicans, with calls for her censure and expulsion. Crockett's tenure has already been marked by her vocal political stance and activism.