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US investigates Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout
US media reports indicate that prosecutors in the United States have initiated a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight explosion involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft. The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post reported on Saturday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has interviewed witnesses, including aircrew, as part of its investigation into the January 5 incident in which a portion of the fuselage blasted off mid-flight.
London is a ‘no-go zone for Jews every weekend’ says adviser
During weekend pro-Palestinian marches, London has become a "no-go zone for Jews," according to the government's counter-extremism commissioner. When addressing extremism, Robin Simcox urged ministers to "be more audacious and willing to assume greater legal risk." A week ago, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a speech warning of "forces attempting to tear the country apart."
Why are fatalities among refugees at an all-time high?
The preceding tally was 8,064 fatalities in 2016. During that period, the Mediterranean witnessed an increase in refugee fatalities due to the large number of individuals attempting to flee from conflict zones such as Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Numerous refugees seeking sanctuary in European nations have tried to escape from violent regions.
US port proposal to increase Gaza aid delivery slammed as ‘distraction’
During Thursday's State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued the following directive: "Lead an emergency mission to establish a pier off the Mediterranean coast of Gaza to receive ships carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters." The operational strategy, originally intended to be executed from Cyprus, does not include the deployment of United States military personnel in the Gaza Strip.
Hong Kong plans harsher national security penalties
After Chief Executive John Lee stated that the draft of a new national security law for the Chinese territory should be enacted "at full speed," the Legislative Council of Hong Kong began debating the matter. Officially referred to as the Safeguarding National Security Bill, deliberations on Friday commenced at 11 a.m. (03:00 GMT) and were postponed until March 11th, less than fifteen minutes later.
TikTok user rebellion in the United States over its sales strategy
Calls to American legislators are pouring in from dissatisfied TikTok users who are outraged by the company's parent company's intention to sell the social media application. On Thursday, a U.S. congressional panel approved a measure mandating the sale of TikTok within six months, or the platform could be banned. Prior to this, app users had been prompted with a notification to "take action to prevent a TikTok shutdown."
A nationwide campaign combats middle lane abuse
32% of drivers claim they engage in middle lane hogging "occasionally," while 5% say they do so "always," according to a recent National Highways survey. Over one-fifth of respondents indicate that they engage in tailgating of other motorists, an action that is also addressed in the Little Changes, Change Everything campaign.
US sanctions Zimbabwe President for alleged abuses
Following a review of the sanctions programme that had been in effect since 2003, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury announced the sanctions, which targeted eleven individuals and three companies, including the Mnangagwa, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, and retired Brigadier-General Walter Tapfumaneyi.
Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash, fire water cannons
Once more, Philippine and Chinese coast guards have engaged in combat over the contested Second Thomas Shoal, preceding a summit of regional leaders at which they were expected to escalate Beijing's maritime aggression. Coast guards from the Philippines and China engaged in combat in the contested South China Sea while water cannons were utilised.
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar: ‘No excuse for Gaza carnage’
Tuggar accompanied a delegation led by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a state visit to Qatar. A sequence of memorandums of understanding was executed between Qatar and Nigeria, during which prospective collaboration was deliberated in numerous sectors, including energy, commerce, labour, and agriculture.
The Birmingham City Council approves “devastating” budget cuts
The Birmingham City Council has authorised a series of service adjustments in anticipation of a 21% increase in council tax over the next two years. The greatest local government in Europe has formally declared bankruptcy and is required to save £300 million. The financial measures have been characterised as "devastating" by members of the council led by the Labour Party.
Kenya: Two dead in tourist-bound plane collision
The collision transpired amidst Nairobi National Park in the capital city of Kenya, resulting in the demise of the smaller aircraft. Police report that two individuals were slain in a mid-air collision in Kenya that involved a passenger plane and a training aircraft. Above Nairobi National Park in the capital, the two aircraft collided, resulting in the smaller aircraft's catastrophic descent.