If the US bans TikTok, China will get a 'taste of its own medicine.'
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives approved a bill that would prohibit TikTok from operating in the nation if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, does not sell the app to a company that meets US regulatory requirements. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Israel bombs a mosque in northern Gaza, leaving one killed and eleven injured.
In the al-Fakhoura neighborhood of the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, an Israeli bombing destroyed a mosque and damaged nearby homes. Rescuers are now retrieving survivors and remains from the debris. Israeli airplanes had struck the mosque, according to a civil defense worker on the scene, and many women and children were among the injured.
AI-driven robots are revolutionizing work in warehouses.
Robots with AI capabilities can automate repetitive operations like picking, packing, and sorting goods, saving labor and boosting efficiency. Watch to find out more.
Haiti extends its state of emergency, prohibiting public meetings and extending curfews.
A month has been added to the state of emergency in Haiti as armed gangs continue their attacks. That involves robbing a food market and setting a police station on fire. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is still stuck overseas, is facing demands from gang leaders for his resignation.
After an avalanche struck Gulmarg, a Russian skier died; seven others were saved.
A significant avalanche that struck Gulmarg, a ski resort town in Jammu and Kashmir, today claimed the life of one Russian skier. Six of the seven Russian skiers hit by the avalanche escaped.
Tunisia: There are protests about the country's declining economic status and living circumstances.
On Saturday, thousands demonstrated against the declining quality of life in front of the prime minister's office in Tunis, Tunisia, in response to a demand made by the country's largest labor union confederation. Watch to find out more!
Aid organizations warn of potential famine in Sudan amid the displacement crisis
Due to the ongoing war in Sudan, almost 18 million people are experiencing severe famine. While some have sought safety in neighboring countries, a large number of them are inaccessible to relief organizations. Since the fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces started last year, more than 500,000 Sudanese have fled to South Sudan, according to the UN.
Africa: Distinct regions are impacted by severe weather patterns.
Activists are urging African nations to declare a climate emergency and act immediately to address the issue. Droughts and climate change significantly impact conflicts in Africa. For farmers and herders who rely on rain-fed crops, severe droughts pose an existential threat. The state of the climate in Africa 2023 assessment states that warming is occurring on the continent more quickly than it is globally. This paper illustrates the unpredictable nature of climate shifts across the continent.
Bolivia: At least three people dead in landslides caused by heavy rainfall
In Bolivia, strong rains have caused landslides and increased the possibility of river overflows. There have been landslides that have claimed at least three lives. Numerous homes have been evacuated and tens of others have been completely damaged.
Thirty years of democracy in South Africa: students at universities still demanding change
South Africa's thirty years of democracy may have brought about political stability. Still, the country's high unemployment rate and extreme inequality have prevented everyone from living better lives than those guaranteed by the Constitution.
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