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US Senate Passes Legislation Targeting TikTok
The US Senate has approved a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the country if its Chinese owner Bytedance fails to sell its stake. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden for final approval.
Israeli Army Intensifies Strikes in Gaza
Israeli army strikes in Gaza have escalated, with heavy shelling continuing throughout the week. Fresh evacuations have been ordered in the north of the enclave due to the heightened conflict.
Dominica Court Overturns Ban on Same-Sex Relations
A court in Dominica has overturned a ban on consensual same-sex relations, which was part of a colonial British-era law. The court ruled that the ban conflicted with the country’s constitution.
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- The US Senate gives Bytedance six months to sell its stake in TikTok or face a potential ban in the United States.
- Israeli army intensifies strikes in Gaza, prompting fresh evacuations in the conflict zone.
- US Senate approves $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in light of ongoing conflicts.
