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Anthony Fauci, Biden’s Chief Medical Advisor, to leave White House
Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s highly regarded infectious disease expert who has served under seven presidents, said Monday that he will step down from his post in December
Fauci, who shot to fame during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to pursue the “next chapter” of his career.
“I am announcing today that I will be stepping down from the positions of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, as well as the position of Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden,”
Fauci said in a statement.
He emerged as a household name at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020.
His face became well-known, appearing at daily White House briefings to deliver sober updates about the deadly spread of the coronavirus.
That role boosted rivalry with former President Donald Trump, who went to great lengths to downplay the severity of the crisis.
Many other Republicans criticised Fauci for pushing strict mitigation measures and accused him of trying to harm Trump politically.
In a statement coinciding with Fauci’s own announcement on Monday, the president thanked Fauci for his years of government service.
Biden called him a “dedicated public servant, and a steady hand with wisdom and insight honed over decades at the forefront of some of our most dangerous and challenging public health crises.”
“Because of Dr. Fauci’s many contributions to public health, lives here in the United States and around the world have been saved,”
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“As he leaves his position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci’s expertise in whatever he does next.”
Fauci said he is not retiring, and instead plans to “pursue the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field.”
“My time is running out. I’m 81 years old,” Fauci said in an interview with an Australian radio station.
He said that by 2024, “it is unlikely that I will still be at this job no matter who gets to be president of the United States.”
Over the coming months, Fauci will help prepare the Institute for a leadership transition.
“NIH is served by some of the most talented scientists in the world, and I have no doubt that I am leaving this work in very capable hands,”
“Thanks to the power of science and investments in research and innovation, the world has been able to fight deadly diseases and help save lives around the globe. I am proud to have been part of this important work and look forward to helping to continue to do so in the future.”
Fauci concludes his statement.
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Could Trump’s Middle East peace deal reshape the global economy?
Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.
Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.
Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic breakthrough — a ceasefire and potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas — could have ripple effects far beyond the Middle East. The former U.S. president is eyeing economic reconstruction opportunities in the region, with energy, infrastructure, and trade set to benefit if stability holds.
Experts say the deal could also influence global oil prices, energy markets, and investment flows, as renewed peace opens the door to new development projects. But it could also trigger volatility if negotiations falter or regional rivalries reignite.
As Trump prepares for further talks with China on trade and critical minerals, economists are watching closely. Could this mark the beginning of a new era of economic détente — or the start of another global power struggle centred around strategic resources?
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Ceasefire holds as families return to Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians return amid fragile ceasefire, as Egypt hosts talks for lasting peace amidst immense destruction.
Thousands of Palestinians return amid fragile ceasefire, as Egypt hosts talks for lasting peace amidst immense destruction.
Thousands of Palestinians are returning home under a fragile ceasefire, as leaders gather in Egypt to discuss lasting peace.
The destruction is immense, but hopes for stability are rising.
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Australia rushes to finalise billion-dollar minerals deal with the U.S.
Australia seeks a $1.2 billion minerals deal with the U.S. to reduce reliance on China ahead of Albanese-Trump talks.
Australia seeks a $1.2 billion minerals deal with the U.S. to reduce reliance on China ahead of Albanese-Trump talks.
Australia is racing to secure a landmark critical minerals deal with the United States ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump. The agreement, worth an estimated $1.2 billion, aims to strengthen supply chains and reduce both nations’ reliance on China’s mineral dominance.
The deal would see Australia establish a strategic reserve of rare earths, backed by U.S. investment and government funding. Australian miners are being consulted on potential price floors and financing models that could redefine the future of the country’s resources sector.
However, questions remain over the economic risks. Analysts warn that introducing price controls and heavy government intervention could have unintended consequences, especially if China retaliates with tariffs or production cuts. The deal could reshape global competition for critical minerals essential to defence, energy, and technology industries.
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