A USAID contractors’ union has asked a federal judge to halt the destruction of classified documents following an email instructing staff to shred or burn records amid the agency’s shutdown by the Trump administration. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential loss of key evidence linked to legal challenges and mass firings.
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An Arizona yoga teacher, Marcus Freiberger, has been missing since 21 February after leaving for a blind date in Phoenix. His family is deeply concerned, especially as his dog was found abandoned. Authorities are investigating, but there have been no significant leads.
South Korea's opposition party Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying delays were "irresponsible" and causing social unrest. Any further delay would be abnormal and irresponsible."
In Clatskanie, Oregon, a shooting incident on Saturday afternoon resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Among the deceased was the suspected shooter. One critically injured victim was airlifted to the hospital. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat and stated all individuals involved knew each other. The Columbia county major crimes team and Oregon State Police are investigating the case.
Ukraine, the United States, and South Korea have alleged that North Korea sent over 10,000 troops to support Russia in its conflict against Ukraine. Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers, revealing deception about their mission. The captured soldiers face potential execution if returned home, exacerbating North Korea's internal secrecy and control issues.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have sent out wedding invitations for their June wedding in Venice, Italy. The ceremony will take place aboard Bezos' superyacht, Koru. The couple got engaged in May 2023. Sanchez is also preparing for a space trip with an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket this spring.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a domestic version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system. This new project will aim to protect the US from various missile threats. It will be built domestically. Additional executive orders related to military policies, vaccination, transgender military service, and DEI programs are also expected.
Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett mocked Governor Greg Abbott's disability during a Human Rights Campaign event, calling him 'Governor Hot Wheels.' Abbott has been paraplegic since age 26. Republican Rep. Randy Weber proposed censuring Crockett for her comments, and criticism has grown, including from Turning Point CEO Charlie Kirk and activist Laura Loomer.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka from a productive visit to China, emphasizing the significance of China as a beneficial partner for Bangladesh. The visit underlined the expectation of stronger bilateral ties and collaboration extending beyond the economy, including cultural exchanges.
Indonesia joins the Brics group, enhancing the influence of the Global South. Brazil announced Indonesia's entry, emphasizing its significance for strengthening South-South cooperation. Brics aims to provide an alternative to the US-led global order, having recently included Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Thailand and Malaysia have also shown interest in joining.