Rorisang Modiba delivers daily updates from around the world.
US – The American Senate has passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok unless ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, sells its shares within nine months. If ByteDance doesn’t comply, TikTok could be blocked in the US. The bill is now heading to President Joe Biden, who plans to sign it into law. ByteDance has not yet responded to this development, though they have previously stated they would fight any forced sale. Any potential sale would also require approval from Chinese authorities.
Korea – South Korea’s “first and largest” sex festival was expecting 5,000 attendees to watch Japanese porn stars take part in activities like a bondage fashion show and adult games. However, the event was cancelled a day before due to South Korea’s traditional views on sex and adult entertainment. The event wanted to establish an adult entertainment culture in a country where such events are rare. Women’s rights groups in Suwon, where the festival was to be held, protested, arguing it promoted gender based violence.
Ukraine – The US Senate has passed a R1.8-billion aid package that supports Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, providing especially military aid. The package, already approved by the House of Representatives, received a strong joint vote in the Senate and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. The package primarily focuses on providing R1.6-billion in military aid to Ukraine, which the Pentagon says will be sent urgently.
Nigeria – In a security summit in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders gathered to address the rising of terrorism on the continent. In 2023 Africa averaged eight incidents and 44 deaths per day. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, stressed the importance of a unified approach to fight these threats, calling for strategies that use military action, economic measures, and regional collaboration.
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