Nov 28 Australia passes social media ban for children under 16 By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The platforms will have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties are enforced. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 9:52 Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire avoids mistakes of the past, U.S. negotiator says By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their homes as the U.S. brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. The agreement calls for Israel’s withdrawal, for Hezbollah to move its fighters, and the Lebanese armed forces deployment to conclude… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 6:26 Lacking manpower, Ukraine resorts to harsh means to force draft dodgers into combat By Jack Hewson A U.S. official said Ukraine should consider dropping the age of military conscription from 25 to 18. It's a stark acknowledgment that Ukraine doesn't have enough troops to fight the seemingly endless volume of Russian soldiers, especially now that they're… Continue watching
Nov 27 3 Americans detained for years in China have been released, White House announces By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. Continue reading
Nov 27 Lockdown in Pakistan’s capital ends after police disperse protestors demanding release of Imran Khan By Associated Press Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown. Continue reading
Nov 27 White House urges Ukraine to draft troops as young as 18 to quickly increase its military size By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. Continue reading
Nov 27 ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, alleging crimes against humanity By Molly Quell, Associated Press Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and is accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. Continue reading
Nov 27 Australia moves forward on law to ban children from social media By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The bill would make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to $33 million for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. Continue reading
Nov 27 What to know about the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire deal By Adam Geller, Associated Press The truce that began in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday raised hopes and renewed difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 9:47 Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh in By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi For the first time in nearly 14 months, the guns along the Israel-Lebanon border are set to fall silent. The Israeli security cabinet approved a cease-fire and Lebanon's government says it will ensure Hezbollah abides by the deal. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching