Why are millions still suffering after having COVID-19?
Globally, COVID-19 cases are increasing once more. The largest wave of infections to hit the US since the Omicron coronavirus strain is underway. However, the millions of patients experiencing Long COVID, or the pandemic's lingering symptoms, feel neglected while fresh instances make news. Why is Long COVID still so poorly understood when experts warn that it may be the next global public health emergency?
Singapore is prepared for the effects as the global economic recovery is still shaky.
Though geopolitical concerns, Japan's recession, and China's trade dependence present obstacles, Singapore's budget aids the low-income. In its most recent budget, the Singaporean government proposed several initiatives aimed at helping the country's residents—particularly those from large homes and low-income families—make ends meet.
South Korea, which has the lowest fertility rate in the world, has launched high-speed train links to help improve the country's birth rate by reducing commuting times. Young people in South Korea have frequently cited long commutes and small, pricey housing in greater Seoul as the main deterrents to getting married and starting a family.
Amazon shares are sold by billionaire Jeff Bezos. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and a billionaire, sold about 12 million shares of the cloud services and online retail company for about $2 billion. According to a company filing on Friday, the sale occurred on Wednesday and Thursday.
War in Gaza: Israeli forces press deeper into the north and south of the strip
The Israeli force has advanced deeper into northern and southern Gaza, re-entering the densely populated city of Jabalia in the north. The claimed goal is to prevent Hamas from reestablishing its capabilities, but the increasing civilian casualties indicate a different tale. Displaced Palestinians express sadness and anger as attacks continue. Meanwhile, Israeli forces escalate their attacks in southern Gaza, edging closer to a possible full-scale assault on Rafah. The United Nations human rights head strongly condemns such measures, citing violations of international humanitarian law and judicial decisions. Many Palestinians have been evacuated yet again, this time to a designated 'humanitarian zone' that lacks basic supplies.
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Taiwan-China tensions: Taipei seeks to break from the past
China's military has completed two days of military training surrounding Taiwan. The operations are intended to message the island's new administration not to pursue independence. Beijing considers Taiwan a renegade province and promises to reclaim the island's sovereignty one day, even if it means using force. This recent quarrel demonstrates how many people in Taiwan are leaving the mainland.
Turkey's President Erdogan has announced his intention to resign from office.
Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has indicated that the local elections later this month will be his final ones. This announcement comes after an unprecedented two decades in office. See to find out more!
Why have individuals turned to video games as a means of showing support for Palestine?
The well-known massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Roblox featured a march for Palestine that went viral, raising awareness of political action via video games. Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong and the Black Lives Matter movement have previously used these venues for protest. For those who are unable or unable to participate in direct demonstrations, they might offer another way to express their participation. Additionally, game makers can produce their games with political overtones. However, there are still concerns about the extent to which these demonstrations in video games have a real-world impact; some have called them performative clicktivism.
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