The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed regret over President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the global health body, citing concerns over funding and international health efforts. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the importance of the US partnership in addressing global health emergencies and urged a reconsideration of the decision. China pledged continued support for WHO, while the US move to halt funding and explore alternative partnerships raises concerns about global health security and pandemic preparedness.
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Government appoints chief justices of 5 high courts, transfers 4 others
The Union government appointed chief justices for five high courts—Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand—while transferring four others, following Supreme Court Collegium recommendations. Notable appointments include Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva for Madhya Pradesh and Justice Vibhu Bakhru for Karnataka, with transfers involving Justices Shrivastava and Shriram among others. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The government has chosen new leaders for five high courts and moved four others to different courts, following suggestions from...
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