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Judge temporarily blocks Justice Department's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Judge temporarily blocks Justice Department's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
[The Hill] — 5/29/2026, 2:10:06 PMPolitics

A federal judge temporarily blocked the government from doling out money from President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization” fund on Friday. U.S. District Judge Leonic Brinkema indicated the pause is to ensure that no funds are “irreversibly disbursed” from the fund until she can rule on an emergency...

District administration seeks NoC from ASI for maintenance work at Big Temple
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 2:10:02 PMAsia

Thanjavur MP S. Murasoli issues oral instructions to the ASI staff at the Big Temple to cooperate with the district administration in clearing the vegetation from the moat

Nato vows to defend ‘every inch’ of territory after Russian drone hits Romania
Nato vows to defend ‘every inch’ of territory after Russian drone hits Romania
[Middle East Eye] — 5/29/2026, 2:07:10 PMMiddle East

Nato vows to defend ‘every inch’ of territory after Russian drone hits Romania Nato accused Russia of “reckless” behaviour and said it would defend “every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine....

Ban on cow slaughter: Tamil Nadu police file compliance report before Madras High Court
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 2:05:27 PMAsia

Madras High Court closes the case after being satisfied with the report filed by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) T.S. Anbu

New Yorkers irritated by proliferation of London members’ clubs on their doorsteps
[The Guardian US] — 5/29/2026, 2:04:58 PMUS

Upper East Side residents fighting Maison Estelle’s plan for venue with roof terrace next to ‘nice townhouses’ The New York City elite are growing irritated by a proliferation of private members’ clubs from London’s Mayfair opening stateside branches on their doorsteps. Over the last year, London...

Comer takes heat over arrangements for Bondi interview on Epstein files
Comer takes heat over arrangements for Bondi interview on Epstein files
[The Hill] — 5/29/2026, 2:04:21 PMPolitics

House Oversight Committee leadership clashed over the terms of former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed door appearance Friday, with Democrats bashing Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) for agreeing to a voluntary interview. Bondi was subpoenaed for a deposition in March, but Comer agreed to let Bondi sit...

Janardhan Reddy tells officials to step up monsoon preparedness
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 2:03:37 PMAsia

He expresses displeasure over delay in providing electricity to public toilets in Kinnal, lauds improvement in SSLC results in Gangavati taluk

Trump's $1.7B weaponization fund temporarily blocked by federal judge
[Axios] — 5/29/2026, 2:03:12 PMUS

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with its $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund in a Friday order. The big picture: The controversial plan aims to create an unprecedented mechanism to compensate people who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the...

Three-tier strategy proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 2:02:48 PMAsia

The plan focuses on containment, mitigation, and compensation to enhance safety for farmers near forests and provide timely relief to affected families. The Forest department will utilize AI and sensor-based systems to study wildlife behaviour and promote coexistence.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
[The Guardian US] — 5/29/2026, 2:02:37 PMUS

Order blocks White House from ‘taking any further action’ on settlement fund until further legal arguments heard Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked any payouts from Donald Trump’s controversial new $1.8bn so-called anti-weaponization...

Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection
[The Guardian] — 5/29/2026, 2:02:17 PMWorld

Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature One of the UK’s longest-standing funds for global nature protection is being drastically cut back, the Guardian has learned. At least 89 countries will lose...

States that don’t want Black voters don’t deserve Black athletes
States that don’t want Black voters don’t deserve Black athletes
[The Hill] — 5/29/2026, 2:00:00 PMPolitics

A Black worker in 2026 has the right to factor whether the state taxing their labor will count their vote.

Nigerian Breweries Plc appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director
Nigerian Breweries Plc appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/29/2026, 1:57:57 PMAfrica

Nkechi Runsewe replaces Grace Omo-Lamai, who will retire from the company on 28 July 2026, after nearly a decade of distinguished service and impactful leadership The post Nigerian Breweries Plc appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mahanadu has set new benchmark in political mobilisation, says TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 1:56:31 PMAsia

The proposal to allocate 33% seats for women in the party structure and electoral representation is a landmark reform, he says

MP inspects Central Jail, reviews rehabilitation programmes
[The Hindu] — 5/29/2026, 1:56:28 PMAsia