Death toll in Italy's fuel depot explosion rises to 4

Mark Zaid Sues Trump Administration Over Security Clearance RevocationHigh-profile whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after his security clearance was revoked, claiming it was an act of "improper political retribution." Zaid's complaint argues that the revocation undermines his ability to represent clients effectively and violates his First and Fifth Amendment rights, as he has maintained access to classified information for nearly three decades. He seeks to have the revocation declared...

Australia's leading companies are urging for urgent reforms as the Labor government, now with a stronger mandate, prepares for potential third-term challenges, particularly focusing on restoring productivity, which has hit fifty-year lows. At the Macquarie Australia Conference, executives like Shemara Wikramanayake of Macquarie and Rob Scott of Wesfarmers emphasized that government spending alone isn't sustainable, stressing the need for structural changes in response to global trade shifts and the impact of tariffs. Additionally, CEOs highlighted...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng has requested Prime Minister Lawrence Wong not to assign him a government position, focusing instead on his parliamentary duties and union responsibilities. Ng, who won the Jalan Kayu constituency with 51.47% of the vote, also apologized for past remarks perceived as disrespectful during a 2017 education dialogue and clarified he had no further interactions with convicted money launderer...

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented its legal argument to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging immediate protection for the UN agency’s humanitarian operations in Palestinian territories amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. OIC Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Samir Diab condemned Israel’s policies against UN agencies and called for international support for the UNRWA, emphasizing the need for Israel to cease its aggression and illegal legislation. Since March 2, Israel's blockade has exacerbated...

DoorDash has announced its acquisition of UK food delivery service Deliveroo for £2.9 billion, paying 180p per share in cash. This comes as Deliveroo, which operates in nine countries, has faced fierce competition and only recently reported its first annual profit after struggling since its London IPO four years ago. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu stated that the merger will leverage DoorDash's operating strengths and Deliveroo's local expertise to enhance innovation and execution in the food...

The Department of Education has paused federal grant funding for Harvard University, making it ineligible for new research grants until it meets compliance criteria, citing poor management and failure to address antisemitism on campus. Harvard has condemned the action as retaliatory and illegal, asserting its commitment to academic freedom and diversity. The ongoing conflict stems from investigations into the university's practices, with potential implications for its tax-exempt status, which both parties dispute. Full Article