Silicon Valley's General Catalyst makes first investment into Saudi Arabia through fintech Lean Technologies

As the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) faced dismantlement in early February, aid workers and officials took urgent steps to preserve vital programs, particularly those aligned with the "America First" agenda. Despite these efforts, the remaining initiatives primarily address immediate crises like disease and hunger, neglecting long-term stability and development, raising concerns among aid experts about the future effectiveness of U.S. foreign aid. Need More Context? 🔎

Shubman Gill's lively celebration following Joe Root's near dismissal drew comparisons to Virat Kohli in the commentary box. Making his Test captaincy debut, Gill scored a century and became part of an elite group of Indian players, also reaching 2,000 Test runs, echoing Kohli's similar milestone during his own captaincy debut. Need More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced the bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement alongside Israel against Iran. While Trump claimed a "spectacular military success," independent verification of the damage remains unconfirmed, and Iranian officials suggested prior evacuations mitigated the impact. Need More Context? 🔎

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at 61, having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year. The first British-born black cricketer to represent England, he played five Tests and took 625 wickets in 280 matches, and was recently appointed MBE for raising awareness of MND. Need More Context? 🔎

Arthur Arnold, former music director of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra, resigned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He is now focusing on fostering arts and culture in Powell River, B.C., a community aiming to revitalize its identity after the decline of its paper-mill industry. Need More Context? 🔎

First responders in Israel are dealing with significant destruction from recent Iranian missile strikes, which were a retaliation for a US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Many areas, including Haifa and Tel Aviv, experienced heavy damage, with buildings destroyed and residents evacuated, while the Israeli military reported a substantial interception of missiles despite multiple impacts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot rockets at Israel because of a fight, and many homes got...