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US Passes Bill to Ban TikTok
On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok in the country. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support with a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
France Law to Legalize “Aid in Dying” in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to introduce new legislation that will legalize “aid in dying” for adults facing end-of-life illnesses. This landmark decision follows a report from last year indicating strong public support for end-of-life options in France. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China’s Communist Party Gains More Control
In a significant move, China’s parliament revised the State Council Organic Law on March 13, 2023, effectively granting the Communist Party more executive control over the State Council, China’s cabinet. This amendment, which passed with an overwhelming majority during the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Maldives-China Agreement for Acquiring Non-Lethal Equipment
The Maldives has recently signed a military assistance agreement with China, marking a significant development in the diplomatic and military relations between the two countries. Under this newly inked agreement, the Maldives will receive free “non-lethal” military equipment and training ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India by the Creek: Festival Celebrating Dubai-India Ties
Dubai and India share a deep-rooted and dynamic tourism relationship, characterized by mutual cultural affinity and robust economic ties. To honor this enduring partnership, Dubai is hosting the India by the Creek festival from March 8 to 10, 2024. Organized ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
France Enshrines the Right to Abortion in Its Constitution
In a historic move, France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution on March 4, 2024. The decision was made through a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs