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Donald Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with John Razin

This announcement came shortly after the US Defence Secretary fired both the Chief of the US Navy and the Vice Chief of the Air Force

Donald Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with John Razin
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 8:39 AM IST

French Prez Macron calls Mulhouse knife attack an 'Islamist terror act'

Prosecutors said that three more officers were lightly wounded in the attack in the city of Mulhouse, carried out by a 37-year-old suspect

French Prez Macron calls Mulhouse knife attack an 'Islamist terror act'
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 8:23 AM IST

New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of ATF

Patel could be sworn in next week, the official said, putting Patel in charge of two of the Justice Department's largest agencies

New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of ATF
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 8:22 AM IST

FDA begins to rescind firings, calls some probationary staff back to work

Some of the calls were made to former employees in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, the office responsible for overseeing medical devices and digital health products

FDA begins to rescind firings, calls some probationary staff back to work
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:31 AM IST

Justice dept heads tell staff not to reply to Musk's demand for job details

At least five DOJ office leaders quickly responded to the HR email-the latest mandate from Musk's government efficiency team-by telling their staff not to detail their work until they receive clarity

Justice dept heads tell staff not to reply to Musk's demand for job details
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:25 AM IST

USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended

The US Department of Agriculture suspended the 1890 Scholars Programme, which provided recipients with full tuition and fees for students

USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:25 AM IST

'We're draining the swamp,' says Trump on his deportation programme

Trump further said that for years, the US had been controlled by the radical left but that such control would no longer continue

'We're draining the swamp,' says Trump on his deportation programme
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:19 AM IST

Musk gives federal workers 2 days to justify their jobs or risk dismissal

The directive was the latest salvo from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to the federal workforce

Musk gives federal workers 2 days to justify their jobs or risk dismissal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:19 AM IST

Shooting at Air Force Base in New Mexico kills airman, injures another

An update in the afternoon said the shooting occurred following an off-base pursuit

Shooting at Air Force Base in New Mexico kills airman, injures another
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release over 'humiliating' handovers

The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners had been delayed for several hours

Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release over 'humiliating' handovers
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

Three staffers at UPMC Memorial Hospital, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian, and two other officers were shot and wounded

Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:47 AM IST

Oil exports from Kurdish region by way of Turkey set to resume: Iraq

The ministry said in a statement on Saturday that it had completed the necessary procedures to restart shipments through Turkey's Ceyhan port

Oil exports from Kurdish region by way of Turkey set to resume: Iraq
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:37 AM IST

Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis: Vatican

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week with pneumonia and a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed low platelet counts

Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis: Vatican
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 6:12 AM IST

Musk's cost-cutting team cuts staff at auto safety regulator for Tesla

Asked about whether the cuts would impact any probes into Tesla, the agency referred to its statement that says it will enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment

Musk's cost-cutting team cuts staff at auto safety regulator for Tesla
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit

94-year-old Buffett, arguably the world's most famous investor, also acknowledged his advanced age in letter, telling shareholders he now uses a cane and will spend less time fielding their questions

Spend money wisely: Buffett warns US as Berkshire reports record profit
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Rich in cash, Japan's Toyota builds city to test futuristic mobility

The first phase spans 47,000 square metres, roughly the size of about five baseball fields. When completed, it will be 2,94,000 square metres

Rich in cash, Japan's Toyota builds city to test futuristic mobility
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:59 PM IST

Russia prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation

Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine

Russia  prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Buffett's Berkshire posts record operating profit on insurance, investments

Fourth-quarter operating profit also set a record, rising 71 per cent to $14.53 bn, or about $1,010 per Class A share, from $8.48 bn a year earlier, reflecting gains in its insurance operations

Buffett's Berkshire posts record operating profit on insurance, investments
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

Vijay Mallya pursues annulment of UK bankruptcy order over 'unreal quality'

Mallya said, "Unless the ED (Enforcement Directorate) and banks can legally justify how they have taken more than two times the debt, I am entitled to the relief which I will pursue"

Vijay Mallya pursues annulment of UK bankruptcy order over 'unreal quality'
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Why Warren Buffett's cash pile is growing, and what it means for markets

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is holding a record $300 billion in cash, raising questions about his investment strategy and market outlook as stock valuations remain high

Why Warren Buffett's cash pile is growing, and what it means for markets
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 5:12 PM IST