President Javier Milei of Buenos Aires has ordered Argentina to withdraw from the World Health Organization, citing profound differences with the U.N. agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision mirrors that of U.S. President Donald Trump, who initiated the process of pulling the United States out of WHO. Argentina’s presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, stated that WHO guidelines had led to significant shutdowns worldwide and criticized the agency for lacking independence due to political influences. Argentina aims to protect its sovereignty and health autonomy by ending its association with WHO.
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Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals
Google has decided to abandon its diversity recruitment goals, joining other major US firms in scrapping such initiatives following pressure from the Trump administration. The technology giant is reviewing its DEI programmes and updating its annual investor report to reflect the change. Despite this trend, Apple has stood out by maintaining its diversity policies, while Target is facing a lawsuit over allegations of concealing risks associated with its DEI targets. Full Article
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