A federal judge has refused to halt the destruction of old or unnecessary classified documents at the US agency for international development (USAID). Despite concerns over the near-dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration, the judge found no link to ongoing court battles. The agency is significantly reducing staff and ceasing most foreign development programs.
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US President Trump may meet Russian President Putin soon to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict, as Trump believes Putin wants to stop the fighting. High-level talks in Riyadh, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are planned, though details about Russian and Ukrainian participation remain unclear.
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called on Syria's new authorities to ensure accountability for the mass killings of hundreds of civilians in recent days in the coastal heartland of the Alawite minority. In its statement, HRW called on the authorities to "fully cooperate with and ensure unhindered access to independent monitors".
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Wednesday detected 24 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. (UTC+8).
The Trump administration has terminated several probationary employees from federal health agencies to downsize the government. Thousands received termination letters citing inadequate performance and lack of fit. Exemptions were made for certain CDC and FDA staff.
A Texas mother is suing Rockwall-Heath High School's former coach John Harrell and his assistants for allegedly subjecting players to a workout that led to hospitalizations with a potentially fatal condition. The rigorous regimen included 400 push-ups in an hour. Harrell faced prior lawsuits, and the incident led to allegations of coaching misconduct and bullying.
U.S. aviation authorities are considering allowing Elon Musk to modernize the air traffic control system within a year. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supports the initiative despite concerns from some Democrats about Musk's lack of expertise in aviation. Musk's team, known for rapid innovations, aims to enhance system efficiency significantly.
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump, financial setbacks have plagued five major billionaires, with a combined loss of $209 billion. Tesla’s Elon Musk has seen his wealth plummet by $148 billion, while Jeff Bezos and Sergey Brin also face substantial declines. Market uncertainties and government policies are factors impacting their fortunes.
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.