Global Warfare: China and the US vying for Antarctica | Ecuador takes action against drug traffickers
China and the US in the Race for Antarctica With Israel threatening a ground invasion, 1.3 million Palestinians are crowded into Rafah. Civilians flee as M23 rebels advance on Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ecuador and Spain crack down on transatlantic drug trafficking organizations. This week, Mohammed Saleh provides you with a detailed examination of the most significant conflict zones in the world.
Article 23: A strict new national security bill is passed by the Hong Kong legislature
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has overwhelmingly approved a new national security law that increases the authority of the government to suppress opposition. New laws on treason, espionage, external meddling, state secrets, and sedition were included in the Safeguarding National Security Law, which was passed on Tuesday. New authorities, according to Chief Executive John Lee, are required to preserve Hong Kong's standing. Critics claim they will be used to stifle dissent further and are overly ambiguous.
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