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Information The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that gives TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell the app’s US assets or face a ban, citing concerns about Chinese ownership posing a potential threat to US national security. The bill, titled the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” alleges […]

Information Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has agreed to step down due to the increasing violence in his country. The Caribbean Community chair, Irfaan Ali, announced this on Monday, stating that Henry will resign once a transitional presidential council is established and an interim premier is named. Henry had been occupying the position without being

Information The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) recent study underscores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine on the global arms trade, particularly within Europe. The research reveals a striking surge in arms purchasing by European countries from 2019 to 2023, marking a twofold increase compared to the preceding five years. The

India, Europe’s EFTA bloc sign $100 billion deal India has pledged to drop tariffs on industrial products from countries including Norway and Switzerland for $100 billion in investment over 15 years. India’s economy is likely to be a major focus in upcoming elections. Irish voters reject amendments redefining family, women Though supported by political parties,

Information After two centuries of neutrality and two years of diplomatic efforts, Sweden is set to officially join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as its 32nd member on March 7, 2024. Both the White House and the Swedish government confirmed this decision, emphasizing Sweden’s strong democracy, capable military, and shared values with NATO. Swedish

Information Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia issued a joint statement expressing concern over actions that could jeopardize peace in the South China Sea. The statement emphasized the benefits of maintaining the South China Sea as a region of peace, stability, and prosperity, urging all countries to avoid unilateral actions

Information The Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin was evacuated following a significant power outage caused by an attack on the electricity grid. The left-wing extremist group known as the “Volcano Group” claimed responsibility for the sabotage, stating in a letter that they specifically targeted the carmaker’s electricity supply. The incident began with a fire

Information On Monday, the European Union (EU) made a significant move by imposing a hefty €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion) antitrust fine on Apple. The accusation against the tech giant revolves around its alleged favouritism towards its own music streaming service, potentially harming competitors in the process. The European Commission, responsible for enforcing competition rules in

Information In a speech commemorating the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (“ASIO”) 75th anniversary, the Director-General eloquently traced the agency’s rich history and ongoing dedication to safeguarding Australia. With gratitude to partners and colleagues, the Director-General highlighted the dynamic nature of security challenges faced over the years. From the Petrov defection to the quiet contributions of