Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave

The captain of the Solong cargo ship, a Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after colliding with the Stena Immaculate oil tanker in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. The crash, captured on thermal camera footage, resulted in a massive fireball. The rest of the crew on the cargo ship were Russian and Filipino nationals, according to the vessel's owner, Ernst Russ. Full Article

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the Southern Air Command (SAC) for a commanders' conference, emphasizing the need for innovative measures to address security challenges and harness human resources. He highlighted the impact of emerging technologies and the hybrid nature of future warfare during interactions with SAC commanders, urging them to stay updated on global developments in space, cyber, and electronic warfare. The CAS was briefed on key issues including air defence, operational preparedness,...

Gabe Whisnant, a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek, directed daily publications in North and South Carolina before joining Newsweek in 2023. He is known for his award-winning coverage of significant events such as the capture of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof in 2015. Currently based in North Carolina, Gabe is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and can be contacted via email at g.whisnant@newsweek.com or on Twitter @GabeWhisnant. Full Article

The Toronto Maple Leafs asked Mitch Marner to waive his no-trade clause, sparking debate among fans and analysts about the team's decision. Many are questioning whether it was the right move for the Leafs to consider moving their star player. The decision has raised concerns about the team's future and potential roster changes. Full Article

US officials are heading to Russia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine after Ukrainian officials agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following a meeting with American officials in Saudi Arabia. President Trump stated that the US believes peace negotiations are the only way to end the fighting, with a phone call between him and Russian President Putin possible. The Kremlin is studying the proposed ceasefire, while Trump mentioned that financial pressure could be used to...

The North American oil and gas market faces a decision as Canada's largest oil producer warns of diversifying exports away from the U.S. if President Trump's tariff threats persist, presenting two potential futures at the CERAWeek conference. Alberta aims to support Trump's "energy dominance" agenda by increasing exports to the U.S., but is also exploring alternative markets in South Korea, Japan, and Europe due to trade uncertainties. The province seeks to secure new partnerships to...