Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, the head of the US military’s health agency, retired under the Trump administration. Her retirement follows the ousting of six senior military officials. The Pentagon is phasing out diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, arguing they harm unit cohesion.
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Social media buzzed with memes portraying Elon Musk as the "real president" after Democrats suggested his influence over the GOP and Donald Trump. Politicians like Rep. DeLauro criticized Musk's alleged role in potential government shutdown negotiations, even referring to him as "President Musk.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Liz Cheney exchanged social media remarks regarding Cheney's past with USAID and Musk's US citizenship. The conversation highlights USAID's role in historical US foreign policy actions and its current organizational changes under the Trump administration.
A New York doctor is being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman in Dallas. Dr. Carpenter's actions may be protected under New York's shield laws, which permit out-of-state abortion care. Texas, however, argues the doctor's lack of Texas medical licensing invalidates her prescriptions.
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested for suspected DUI after backing into a parked police vehicle following President Trump's address to Congress. Despite the incident, Johnson expressed his support for Haynes, affirming his trust and confidence in his leadership.
Ontario and British Columbia have announced a ban on American liquor in response to escalating tariffs between the US and Canada. Premier Doug Ford and Premier David Eby have instructed local liquor stores to remove American products as a form of protest against the tariff policies enforced by President Donald Trump.
In 2024, South Korea experienced its first rise in newborns in nine years, with 2,42,334 births marking a 3.1% increase over the previous year. Despite this, the country's total population has been declining since 2020. Additionally, South Korea has become a super-aged society, with 20% of its population aged 65 and older.
US President Donald Trump has fired senior military officials, including Gen Charles Q Brown Jr, amid a dramatic Pentagon purge. Brown, the country's second African American chairman of the Joint Chiefs, is replaced by retired Gen Dan Caine. Trump's decision reflects dissatisfaction with the military's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Taiwan received the first batch of 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US, bolstering its defense against potential Chinese aggression. The delivery is part of a larger order of 108 tanks, with the remainder arriving in 2025 and 2026. This purchase, amidst escalating tensions with China, highlights Taiwan's commitment to strengthening its military capabilities.