A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that halted USAID aid programs. The ruling responded to a lawsuit by health organizations affected by the freeze. The judge highlighted the lack of explanation for the blanket suspension, which disrupted aid networks and contracts. This decision temporarily allows funds to resume flowing to pre-existing contracts.
Fri Feb 14 , 2025
During his visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Elon Musk, who gifted him a heat shield tile from SpaceX’s Starship flight test 5. Their discussions covered space, technology, and innovation, and Modi presented Musk’s children with classic Indian books, enhancing the diplomatic meet.
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that halted USAID aid programs. The ruling responded to a lawsuit by health organizations affected by the freeze. The judge highlighted the lack of explanation for the blanket suspension, which disrupted aid networks and contracts. This decision temporarily allows funds to resume flowing to pre-existing contracts.