The Daily Populous

Sunday May 4th, 2025 morning edition

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Renowned investor Warren Buffett announced his resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway only moments after bashing President Donald Trump’s tariffs as an “act of war” against allies.

“And I want to spring that on the directors, effectively, and give that as my recommendation,” he added.

Buffett, who is worth over $165 billion, led the company for 60 years.

Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO after 60 years of running the company.

Buffett said his departure would be news to the company’s board, which is gathering Sunday to discuss the transition.

Buffett is often called the “Oracle” or Sage" of Omaha—where he was born—for accumulating such massive wealth.

In 2010, with philanthropist Bill Gates, Buffett founded the Giving Pledge to encourage other billionaires to give away at least half of their fortunes. »

US pushing for Congo-Rwanda peace, minerals deals

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Blackwater founder and Trump ally strikes mineral security deal with Congo See more.

For decades, Congo has been at odds with the neighbouring Rwanda due to ethnic tensions and control over the region’s natural resources.

A multinational oversight committee, including the US, Qatar, France and Togo, is monitoring the progress of the peace deal, Boulos added. »

Thousands of Islamists rally in Bangladesh against proposed changes to women’s rights

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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of supporters of an Islamist group rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to denounce proposed recommendations for ensuring equal rights, including ones related to property, for mainly Muslim women.

Leaders of the Hefazat-e-Islam group said the proposed legal reforms are contradictory to the Sharia law.

Mamunul Haque, a leader of the group, demanded that the interim government’s reforms commission be abolished and its members punished for the proposed changes. »

U.S. Approves $370.9 Million Missile Sale to Norway

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The non-MDE items will also be included in the deal, such as dummy air training missiles; missile containers; software; training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications.

Officials also confirmed that Norway is well-positioned to absorb and deploy the new missile systems within its existing military infrastructure.

The AIM-9X Block II is a short range, air-to-air missile, known for its precision and advanced seeker technology. »