Judge blocks parts of Trump executive orders targeting DEI, citing free speech
Fox News A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction over parts of the Trump administration’s executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The injunction largely blocks the sections of President Donald Trump’s orders that seek to end federal support for programs deemed to be DEI-related, and prevents the Trump administration from canceling…
Read MoreWoman Lured, Drugged and Stole From Older Men in Deadly Scheme, U.S. Says
New York Times The 43-year-old woman was arrested in Mexico after a “romance scam on steroids,” an F.B.I. agent said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/us/woman-lured-drugged-and-stole-from-older-men-in-deadly-scheme-us-says.html
Read MoreTrump says deal with Ukraine for US access to its rare earth minerals is ‘pretty close’
Fox News President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration is “pretty close” to striking a deal with Ukraine for rights to access its natural resources in exchange for the United States’ billions of dollars in support for the country against Russia. “You know, I think they want it, and they feel good about it,”…
Read MoreShow me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As finance chief urges tightening of purse strings ahead of next budget, the Post looks at which government agencies have the highest bill. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299625/show-me-money-unveiling-hong-kongs-10-biggest-spenders-government?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreProminent journalists, activists, influencers flock to Beirut for Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A vibrant crowd of journalists, activists, and social media influencers has flocked to Beirut, gathering for the highly anticipated funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the martyred leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/22/743248/Prominent-journalists-activists-influencers-flock-to-Beirut-for-Sayyed-Hassan-Nasrallah-s-funeral
Read MoreEU prepares €20 military assistance package for Ukraine – Bloomberg
Pravda Ukraine The European Union is working on a new €20 billion military assistance package for Ukraine. The package will include the supply of artillery ammunition, air defence systems, deep-precision strike missiles, drones and other weapons to strengthen Ukrainian military brigades. Source: Bloomberg with reference to sources Details: Sources familiar with the plans, who spoke…
Read MoreSupreme Court pauses Trump administration’s effort to fire head of whistleblower protection agency
Fox News The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paused the Trump administration’s efforts to dismiss the head of an independent agency charged with investigating whistleblower claims as the president seeks to remake the federal government. The decision allows Hampton Dellinger, a Biden appointee, to remain as head of the Office of Special Counsel at least…
Read MorePanama court to hear challenge to canal concession granted to Hong Kong’s CK Hutchinson Holdings
Hong Kong Free Press A Panama court has agreed to review the concession granted to a Hong Kong-based firm to operate ports on either end of the Panama Canal — the source of US President Donald Trump’s concerns for Chinese influence over the waterway. Panama’s flag. Photo: Wikicommons. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider…
Read MoreU.S., Ukraine near deal to grant mineral rights to Washington
Washington Post The potential deal follows days of harsh attacks by President Trump on Ukraine and its leader. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/21/us-ukraine-near-minerals-deal/
Read MoreHamas’s Tulkarm military battalion denies involvement in bus bombings
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843230
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