Byju's has sold its US subsidiaries, Epic and Tynker, through US bankruptcy proceedings as part of its asset liquidation after a financial downturn. Epic was acquired by TAL Education Group for $95 million, while CodeHS purchased Tynker for $2.2 million. These sales aim to help lenders recover losses from a $1.
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Following Israeli strikes that killed top commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei appointed Amir Hatami as the new Army Chief. This reshuffle includes naming Mohammad Pakpour as IRGC Commander and Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. These changes come after Operation Rising Lion, which significantly impacted Iran's military leadership, prompting retaliatory strikes and heightened regional tensions.
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