US Senate is poised to approve legislation banning TikTok next week.
Legislation compelling TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off its ownership stake was placed on a fast track to become law by the US House on Saturday. President Joe Biden has stated he will sign the legislation, which is now anticipated to pass the Senate next week.
The International Court of Justice will hear South Africa's demand to halt Israel's offensive in Rafah.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider South Africa's appeal for additional emergency measures forcing Israel to withdraw from Gaza's Rafah City. South Africa's claim is part of a complaint filed against Israel, alleging it of violating the Genocide Convention in Gaza. Israel denies the accusations. In January, the court issued its first emergency measures in the case, directing Israel to ensure that its troops do not conduct genocidal actions against Palestinians in Gaza, to allow in additional humanitarian aid, and to preserve any evidence of violations. The May 16 and 17 hearings will exclusively address the new emergency measures. It will likely be years before the court can rule on the case's merits. William Schabas is a Middlesex University professor of international law specializing in human rights and international criminal law. He claims that South Africa's plea for a renewed court ruling is intended to prevent Israel from destroying the Gaza Strip.
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.
War on Gaza: UNRWA suspends food delivery in Rafah as Israeli strikes hinder humanitarian supply.
UNRWA, the UN organization for Palestinian refugees, has halted food delivery in Rafah owing to Israeli bombardment on the city and a lack of supplies. According to UNRWA, food for replenishing its stores has not entered the Strip. More than half of Gaza's population depends on food handouts from the UNRW.
How does CERN intend to build the biggest particle accelerator in order to "uncover the secrets of the universe"?
The Future Circular Collider (FCC) project by CERN researchers is progressing. It is going to be the Large Hadron Collider's (LHC) bigger brother. View the entire video here.
Floods in Brazil kill at least 78 people and leave more than 100 more missing.
Record rainfall has flooded southern Brazil, killing at least 78 people and causing 115,000 more to abandon their homes. According to authorities, the calamity will have long-term consequences for the region.
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.
Russia-Ukraine War: Biden and Zelensky's relationship is not going well
The Americans are not pleased with Ukraine's situation as it continues to worsen every day. Kiev hasn't lost any affection either. The savagery of the conflict has also brought to light a widening strategic divide between the US and Ukraine.
Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrike of a central Gaza house: at least fifteen.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have targeted a densely populated residential neighborhood. Fifteen persons inside a family house were killed in one incident. More bodies buried beneath the debris are proving difficult for first responders to recover.
China gets ready for a naval conflict with America and India.
China is getting ready to fight America and India in the sea. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to begin preparations for a "maritime military conflict." Can the Chinese Navy, however, possibly prevail in a conflict with America or India?
Japan releases "Oppenheimer," a biopic about the man who created the atomic bomb that evokes conflicting feelings.
The Hollywood movie about the atomic bomb mastermind is now available in Japan, nine months after it was first released internationally. Hiroshima locals react differently and feel various emotions when "Oppenheimer" premieres.
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