South African politics: Land ownership is a crucial topic ahead of the election
Many South African citizens are concerned about land redistribution as the income disparity develops. Some feel that land access can help to reduce poverty, but some blame the ANC's delayed response.
Dupe Killa-Kafidipe tells how her fishery is a sustainable way to reduce imports and combat overfishing. She raises fish on her two-hectare plot and has trained over a hundred people in sustainable fishing methods as an alternative to overfishing in the wild.
Kenya floods: Nearly 200 people have been murdered since March.
Floods and landslides in Kenya have killed 188 people since March, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes, according to the government and Red Cross. Floods and landslides have killed dozens more people in neighboring Tanzania and Burundi.
Turkey has said that it will impose an extra 40% tax, with a minimum penalty of $7,000 per car, on automobile imports from China starting on July 7. This decision aims to shield Turkey's local automakers from unfair competition and preserve the country's current account balance. The decision is made in the context of widespread worries over China's rising exports of electric cars, which many claim Beijing is massively subsidizing to support the country's economy.
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!
Millions of Afghan immigrants fear being deported in large numbers from Pakistan.
A million or more Afghans are thought to have been living in Pakistan without proper documentation for many years. However, many of them have been forced to leave after the government started cracking down on immigration in late 2018. They were given until the end of the month to depart, after which they would have to pay a $100 US fee each month.
Expert: AI will not replace pilots; AI revolution in aviation.
Airlines may not replace pilots with artificial intelligence anytime soon, but aviation industry insiders believe the new technology is already transforming their business. Stay tuned for further details!
Peace in the Israel-Hamas conflict seems unlikely.
There is growing pressure on Israel to call off hostilities. Brazil's president has compared Israel's battle against Hamas to Holocast. Along with mounting calls for a humanitarian truce, a number of politicians from the US, Australia, Canada, UK, EU, and Jordan backed Israel's proposal to halt and retreat from a planned ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. Are chances of an Israel-Hamas truce, however, slim?
UNSC to meet in emergency regarding Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria
Following a fatal Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in the Syrian capital of Damascus, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is scheduled to convene an emergency meeting. Keep an eye out for further information!
Russia's election: The contest for president starts on Friday
On Friday, Russia's presidential election will take place. However, elections have already begun in what Russia refers to as its "new territories." These are areas of Ukraine that the Russian military currently holds. Vladimir Putin, the current president, is sure to win because there are just three other contenders on the ballot.
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