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EU Probes Facebook, and Instagram for Addictive Behavior Concerns

May 17, 2024

As worries about how social media sites might make people addicted grow, the European Union has recently started an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. and their goods, like Facebook and Instagram. This move is meant to deal with and control ..

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Dutch Government To Opt Out Of EU Migration Rules

May 17, 2024

The new Dutch government, which is run by Geert Wilders’ nationalist Party for Freedom (PVV), wants to break the rules set by the European Union for immigration. This choice was made after Wilders won the recent elections and formed an ..

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UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa for Environmentalists

May 17, 2024

Introducing the Blue Residency card in 2023 was a big step for the United Arab Emirates to show its dedication to protecting the environment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced this new visa program ..

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Ancient Branch of Nile River Uncovered Near Egyptian Pyramids

May 17, 2024

A recent study has revealed an important new fact about how the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built. Scientists discovered proof of a previously hidden branch of the Nile River that was about 64 kilometers long and flowed near the Giza ..

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What is Blockout 2024?

May 17, 2024

Blockout 2024 is a new online movement that wants people to stop following celebs and other influential people on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok. It became more well-known after the Met Gala, a fancy fashion show that happened ..

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Pakistan Successfully Tests Precision-Guided ‘Fatah-II’ Rocket

May 16, 2024

Pakistan did a successful test launch of the “Fatah-II” guided multi-launch rocket system. Pakistan’s weaponry is getting better, and this event is a big step in that direction. The Fatah-II rocket system was made to hit targets up to 400 ..

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Japan, US to Develop Hypersonic Missile Interceptors by 2030s

May 16, 2024

Japan and the US recently decided to work together to make interceptors that can shoot down hypersonic missiles. A contract worth more than $3 billion was signed between the two countries to make this deal official. The idea came from ..

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Indians Shift to LMIA Route Amid Canada Student Caps

May 15, 2024

The Canadian government put a limit on the number of foreign students it would accept in January. This had a big effect on people from India and other countries who wanted to study there. The goal of this two-year strategy ..

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China’s Road-Building Near Siachen Raises Strategic Concerns

May 15, 2024

A researcher named Nature Desai recently shared on the social media site X information about how China is building roads in the Himalayas. Satellite images back up Desai’s research, which shows that a road is being built across the Aghil ..

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Georgia Adopts Controversial ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill Amid Protests

May 15, 2024

Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial “foreign agents” bill on May 14, despite strong opposition from within the country and from around the world. The bill says that news outlets, NGOs, and other groups that get more than 20% of their ..

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