UK: Concerned about their children's digital habits
Parents in the UK are concerned that screen time is taking over family time and endangering the physical health of their kids. Still, a significant survey indicates that young people feel more competent online and that their "digital well-being" has increased.
Israel launches its first bombs on eastern Lebanon since the start of the Gaza War.
Since the commencement of the Gaza War, Israel has struck Hezbollah locations in eastern Lebanon. Israeli forces attacked the area surrounding Baalbek at least twice in quick succession. In response to Hezbollah downing one of its armed drones in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army claims that it launched the strikes. Targeting Israeli military positions near the border, Hezbollah retaliated with a flurry of rocket launches.
After a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, at least nine people were killed, and over 800 were injured. According to authorities, 50 passengers on four minibusses that were traveling to a hotel in a national park in Hualien are reported missing. Furthermore, there are reportedly 70 miners stuck in coal mines.
Pakistani Social Media Debate: Is it appropriate to outlaw social media usage? Senate of Pakistan
The resolution to outlaw social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and X has made it to Pakistan's Senate, where it is currently being mined. Monday is the scheduled debate day for this resolution. The resolution targets the younger generation because of what it sees as the detrimental and harmful consequences of social media, according to documents from the Senate Secretariat. See to find out more!
Germany will provide Ukraine with a Patriot Air Defence System, but US assistance is still pending.
Germany also intends to provide Ukraine with additional air defense missiles and Patriot defense systems manufactured in the US. The German Chancellor and the Ukrainian President spoke over the phone before this action.
Japan's economy is no longer the third biggest in the world. Germany surpassed the Asian nation in that ranking after the latter entered a recession and contracted during the final half of 2023. According to official data, sluggish domestic demand caused Japan's GDP to contract unexpectedly. Due to this, the central bank's intentions to end its highly loose monetary policy this year have become less assured.
Astronomy for all: New technology can help blind people feel & hear eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will take place; it will be the first of the year. According to NASA, the total solar eclipse will cross the US, Canada, and Mexico across North America. Prior to that, the Niagara area of Ontario had proclaimed a state of emergency.
War in Ukraine: missiles penetrate Polish airspace, and Russian aircraft bomb Kyiv and Lviv
Eastern Ukraine was the target of early Sunday airstrikes by Russia. Two significant cities were targeted: Lviv, in the west, and Kyiv, the capital. Before leaving Poland and entering Ukraine, one Russian missile allegedly violated Polish airspace. Ukrainian military claims to have attacked many infrastructure sites in Crimea, including two Russian ships and a communications center. Moreover, Russian forces took control of Avdiivka, close to Donetsk, this month; this marked their first significant territorial advance in ten months. This precedes rumors that Moscow may launch a fresh onslaught by the end of the following month.
Putin of Russia celebrates an election victory that has been called illegal.
Vladimir Putin declared that the Russian presidential election was won. Now that polling places have closed, almost two-thirds of the votes have been tallied. According to preliminary returns, he has at least 87% of the vote in an election that was widely predicted to go one way. Russia has witnessed a silent protest on the third and final day of voting.
After the UK passed a bill on Rwanda, five refugees perished while attempting to cross the English Channel.
Tuesday saw the deaths of five individuals while attempting to cross the English Channel, soon after the UK approved a law to deport immigrants. bodies found on the beach near Wimereaux, in the north of France. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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