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What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained: The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work: Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemic
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Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities: Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the ...
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Spain’s Sanchez says he will ‘reflect’ on whether to remain prime minister, as court probes wife
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
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Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Heavy rains across Kenya displaced thousands and killed at least 38 people, according to Kenya Red Cross Society data. The Meteorological Department warned ... Show more
Starbucks loses appeal over union election at Seattle store: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected Starbucks' claims that an employee vote to unionize at ...
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Top Israeli and Egyptian officials secretly meet to discuss possible Rafah invasion
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Haiti transition council to be installed on Thursday, says PM office: A ceremony to install a stalled presidential transition council in Haiti will take place ...
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Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
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Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony
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Canada's worries about Bunge-Viterra deal may force asset sales: Canada's competition concerns about U.S. agribusiness Bunge's planned takeover of rival Viterra ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/canadas-worries-about-bunge-viterra-deal-may-force-asset-sales-2024-04-24/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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Hours after UK approved deportation bill, 5 migrants die attempting to cross English Channel
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US Senate passes Ukraine aid, arms shipments to resume in days: The Senate passed a long-delayed $95-billion emergency aid package for Ukraine and other besieged ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Cuba apologizes to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family: Cuba apologized to Canada on Wednesday after authorities accidentally delivered the ...
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Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
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Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate
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Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
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Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
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Belgian MEP Marc Botenga heavily scrutinised the EU for its continued support for Israel despite ongoing ‘genocide’ in Palestine’s Gaza ... Show more
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Gambian lawmakers have passed two new bills that could allow former dictator Yahya Jammeh to be tried locally for crimes committed during his 22-year rule ... Show more #DWAfrica
UNRWA: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis wants to cut funding: The decision could fundamentally change Switzerland's Middle East policy - at least temporarily.
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Quick Glance: UNRWA: Federal Council Cassis Proposes Cutting Funds
- The SP unsuccessfully demands that Switzerland releases aid funds for UNRWA.
- Federal Council Cassis intends to allocate funds for the Middle East, excluding UNRWA.
- Cassis labels UNRWA as a factor in the Middle East conflict due to the ongoing refugee status issue.
- Switzerland abstains from voting on Palestine's full membership in the UN Security Council.
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
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Gallant: 50% of Hezbollah commanders in south Lebanon killed, other half hiding: The IDF said that it had killed six Hezbollah brigade-level commanders and over ...
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in ...
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US seeks 36 months' jail for Binance founder Zhao: Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in ...
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Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.
- Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.
- Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.
- The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councillor on Europe and Switzerland: He was always a great internationalist. Now former Federal Councillor Joseph ...
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Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine': A 32-year-old in France faces charges of religiously-motivated death threats and ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798362
Columbia Sets Deadline For Talks to End Encampment: The university, which asked the police to arrest protesters last week, will consider “alternative options” ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/columbia-protests-encampment.html
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
UK police arrest three after migrant deaths off France : Three men have been arrested in the UK after five migrants, including a child, died this week trying to ...
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European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development as he visited the new ... Show more
Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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French President Macron Targets Bureaucracy as Economic Challenges Mount: Emmanuel Macron aims to slash layers of red tape that are holding back French ...
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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
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What can Africans learn from both Bostwana and Rwanda's different stances on accepting migrants from the UK? Botswana's foreign minister, Lemogang Kwape ... Show more #DWAfrica
Watch: A rare bird species, Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii), was recently spotted in the Phawngpui National Park in India’s north-eastern state of Mizoram ... Show more
Global leaders are in Canada for the fourth round of negotiations towards what would become the first global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution ... Show more www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/what-do-countries-companies-want-global-plastic-treaty-talks-2024-04-22/
Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns: Canada's Competition Bureau on Tuesday said it found major competition concerns around U ...
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Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews
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Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
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Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Omar Assad's 81-year-old widow still hopes to see justice served against the Israeli soldiers she blames for his death two years ago in the occupied West Bank ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/widowed-palestinian-doesnt-expect-much-us-action-against-israel-2024-04-23/
Some Palestinians forced to flee homes as Israel pounds northern Gaza: Much of the shelling was focused for a second day on Beit Lahiya on the northern edge of ...
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France arrests 16-year-old after he said he wanted to die a 'martyr' at Olympics, spokesperson says
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IAF targets Hamas rocket launchers located in humanitarian zone in Gaza: As part of the operation, IAF fighter jets struck over 50 military targets.
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Hype Ballo charged with murder of Kabete DCI officer: Popular entertainer Allan Ochieng alias Hype Ballo was on Monday charged before Kiambu Law Courts with the ...
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IDF preparing to start Rafah operation 'very soon' after mass evacuation of the city - report
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Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Suspicion of espionage: Alexander Krah's employee arrested: The Federal Prosecutor General has arrested a close associate of AfD top candidate Maximilian Krah on ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of parliament finally passed ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-sunak-pledges-make-migrant-deportation-flights-rwanda-happen-2024-04-22/
BBC witnesses migrants on French beach scrambling into the boat in which five people later died trying to reach UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
Fears grow for Rafah as Israel-Hamas war rages on 200th day: GAZA STRIP: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday (Apr 23) as aid groups warned that ...
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UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals: Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa ...
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says
reuters.com/world/africa/un-migration-agency-16-dead-28-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-2024-04-23/
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants - minister: The illegal migration minister says the Rwanda Bills deterrent effect will not "kick in" for several weeks.
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At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
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Quick Glance: At Columbia, Speaker Johnson Urges President's Resignation Over Chaos
- Speaker Mike Johnson, during a visit to Columbia University, called for President Minouche Shafik's resignation if she fails to address the anti-Israel protests effectively.
- Johnson emphasized the need for Jewish students to feel safe on campus and highlighted the influence of radical ideologies targeting them.
- He criticized Shafik's leadership as weak and inadequate, advocating for restoring order on campus and plans to involve President Biden in the matter.
- Protests at various US universities, including Columbia, have led to arrests, prompting Johnson to stress the importance of universities maintaining control over demonstrations to prevent violence and potential consequences on federal funding.
🔴 Live: Hezbollah launches deepest drone strike into Israel since start of war: Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone ...
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War in Gaza: Reports of mass graves - UN urges international investigation: Palestinians report mass graves after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Chan ...
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
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Israel’s Next Front? Iran, Hezbollah, and the Coming War in Lebanon: Iran, Hezbollah, and the coming war in Lebanon.
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Paid articlePaid Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
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U.K. Rams Through Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Despite Major Legal and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/uk_rams_through_plan_to_deport_asylum_seekers_to_rwanda_despite_major_legal_and_rights_concerns
When will TikTok be banned in the US?: ByteDance will face nine-month deadline to sell video-sharing platform once bill is signed into law
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Netanyahu criticizes US sanctions plans, UNRWA review
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🇪🇺 🧑🚀 The #EuropeanSpaceAgency welcomed five newly-graduated astronauts Monday who are now eligible for space missions after a year-long training programme ... Show more #France #Spain #Switzerland #NorthernIreland #Belgium
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