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US could ask tourists for 5-year social media history before entry
BBC NEWS
Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials.
World's 1st teen social media ban takes effect in Australia
ANADOLU AGENCY
SYDNEY, Australia- Australia became the first country on Wednesday to implement a world-first ban on social media for children under 16.
Diwali added to UNESCO intangible heritage list
EASTERN EYE
NEW DELHI, India- Diwali, the festival of lights, was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The announcement led to celebrations in India.
Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat
FOX NEWS
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan- Last week, Taiwan President William Lai unveiled a massive $40 billion supplemental defense procurement proposal, casting it as proof that the independently ruled, democratic island is serious about countering escalating military pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PRC has not governed Taiwan for even a single day but claims it as its territory.
Search resumes for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
AL JAZEERA
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia- Efforts to solve one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries will resume later this month when the search continues for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the country’s Ministry of Transport said.
Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightback
BBC NEWS
Republicans have won a hotly-contested congressional election in Tennessee, US media outlets projected, after a race which had been seen as a test of whether Democrats can mount a national comeback next year.
Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national parks
BBC NEWS
Foreign tourists visiting popular US national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite will need to pay an extra fee, the Trump administration said on Tuesday.
Mother jailed for 'suitcase murders' of children in NZ
CBS NEWS
AUCKLAND, New Zealand- A woman in New Zealand who was convicted of murdering her two children and leaving their bodies in suitcases for years before they were discovered will spend at least 17 years in prison, a judge ruled Wednesday.
China closes military power gap with US
MIAMI HERALD
BEIJING, China- China is rapidly narrowing the military power gap with the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a new ranking by Australia’s Lowy Institute think tank.
Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup
BBC NEWS
The tiny Caribbean island of Curacao has become the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren's Jamaica.
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