What has China done to Wuhan journalist Zhang Zhan? In 2020, Zhang was documenting the outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan. Her videos were exposing what China has trying to hide. Zhang was arrested, charged with spreading false information, and jailed for four years. The citizen journalist was supposed to walk out of prison on Monday, but no one is being able to verify her release.

Gravitas |  Zhang Zhan: What has China done to the Wuhan citizen journalist?

Shares of videogame retailer Gamestop surged nearly 75% yesterday, fueled by the return of a social media influencer known as "roaring kitty." This dramatic rise echoes the "reddit rally" of 2021, sparking concerns about a potential repeat. Watch in for more details!

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Reacting to US government's decision of raising tariffs on Chinese imports, Wang Wenbin, spokeswoman for the Chinese foreign ministry, told reporters on Tuesday that China opposes "the unilateral imposition of tariffs which violate (World Trade Organization) rules, and will take all necessary actions to protect its legitimate rights.

Reacting to US government's decision of raising tariffs on Chinese imports, Wang Wenbin, spokeswoman for the Chinese foreign ministry, told reporters on Tuesday that China opposes "the unilateral imposition of tariffs which violate (World Trade Organization) rules, and will take all necessary actions to protect its legitimate rights." “This will severely affect the atmosphere for bilateral cooperation," China's commerce ministry was quoted as saying by AFP. Beijing asked the United States to "promptly correct its erroneous actions and revoke the additional tariff measures imposed on China." Earlier, in an effort to impede Beijing's development of vital technology and give priority to US production, President Joe Biden announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports in a few key industries that are considered critical to national security. Imported steel and aluminum, legacy semiconductors, electric vehicles, battery components, critical minerals, solar cells, cranes, and medical products will all be subject to higher tariffs. The new tariff rates will go into effect over the course of the next two years. They start at 100% for electric cars, 50% for solar components, and 25% for every other sector. “China’s using the same playbook it has before to power its own growth at the expense of others. China’s simply too big to play by its own rules,” said Lael Brainard, director of the White House National Economic Council. Former President Donald Trump imposed a tariff programme on $300 billion in Chinese imports during his presidency, citing a clause in US trade law that permits tariffs to be used to hinder competition that threatens national security interests. The same trade law mandates that the efficacy of such tariff schemes be examined every four years, and the Biden administration's decision comes after the outcome of the said assessment. Also read: US and China ratchet up AI arms race amid growing strategic concerns Officials at the White House said they also changed the programme's criteria to match Biden administration's policy goals include the shift to renewable energy. “China can’t be the only country that produces clean technology for the world we need. We need diversified, not concentrated, production of our most critical goods and technologies. … That’s the kind of dynamic we think will produce resilient supply chains and clean technology,” a senior administration official told CNN. “It was important to have a large enough step-up in the tariffs to ensure that we try to level the playing field,” another senior administration official told CNN. (With inputs from agencies)

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Despite thousands of protesters opposing the controversial bill on foreign agents, Georgia's Prime Minister has vowed to pass the legislation through Parliament today. Watch in for more details!

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Michael Cohen, the onetime fixer for Donald Trump who is now the star witness at his hush money criminal trial Cohen has now testified in court. The then Republican candidate directed him to pay off adult film stars Stormy Daniels to bury Revelations of an alleged tryst . Watch in for more details!

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Tensions have escalated in the contested waters of the South China Sea between Beijing and Manila yet again. Watch in for more details!

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According to a report in 2023, cyber crime by foreign perpetrators increased by 28% in Germany. Watch in for more details!

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Hours after India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to develop and operate the port of Chabahar in Iran, the United States has now issued a warning. The US said that anyone considering business deals with Tehran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions. Watch in for more details!

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected opposition allegations that a recent pause in the electricity cuts that have plagued the country for years was due to an election coming up on May 29. Watch in for more details!

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The Prime Minister of the latest NATO member Sweden has said he is open to allowing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in war time. Watch in for more details!

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After Israel questioned a shift in the numbers, the World Health Organisation affirmed complete confidence in the death toll data released by the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry on Tuesday, claiming they were actually getting closer to establishing the extent of deaths.

About 25,000 of the approximately 35,000 fatalities that have occurred since October 7 have been properly identified, with over half of them being women and children, according to an update provided by Gaza's health ministry last week.

Israeli officials accused the Palestinian authorities of being inaccurate when they had earlier stated that women and children made up over 70% of those killed. According to the source, UN authorities have republished the Palestinian death toll, which has recently gone up to 35,000.

When asked about the toll, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier responded at a Geneva news briefing, "Nothing wrong with the data, the overall data (more than 35,000) are still the same." 
 
"The fact we now have 25,000 identified people is a step forward," he stated.

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Although many dead buried beneath debris were likely to be recognised as women or children, he stated that about 60% of casualties were women and children based on his own extrapolation of the most recent Palestinian data.

He continued by saying it was "normal" for death figures to fluctuate during battles, citing Israel's revision of its own dead toll from the Hamas strikes on October 7 to 1,200 following checks.

"We're basically talking about 35,000 people who are dead, and really every life matters, doesn't it? And we know that many and many of those are women and children and there are 1,000s missing under the rubble," Liz Throssel, spokesperson for the UN human rights office, said at the same briefing

Nearly 450,000 Palestinians have been forced to leave Rafah since Israel started issuing evacuation orders for the south of Gaza city eight days ago, according to information released on Tuesday by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

UNRWA stated on X, previously Twitter, "UNRWA estimates that nearly 450,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Rafah since May 6," without mentioning the location of their escape.

(With inputs from agencies)

After Israel questioned a shift in the numbers, the World Health Organisation affirmed complete confidence in the death toll data released by the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry on Tuesday, claiming they were actually getting closer to establishing the extent of deaths.

After Israel questioned a shift in the numbers, the World Health Organisation affirmed complete confidence in the death toll data released by the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry on Tuesday, claiming they were actually getting closer to establishing the extent of deaths. About 25,000 of the approximately 35,000 fatalities that have occurred since October 7 have been properly identified, with over half of them being women and children, according to an update provided by Gaza's health ministry last week. Israeli officials accused the Palestinian authorities of being inaccurate when they had earlier stated that women and children made up over 70% of those killed. According to the source, UN authorities have republished the Palestinian death toll, which has recently gone up to 35,000. When asked about the toll, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier responded at a Geneva news briefing, "Nothing wrong with the data, the overall data (more than 35,000) are still the same." "The fact we now have 25,000 identified people is a step forward," he stated. Also read: Gaza, Sudan wars take number of internally displaced people to record 76 million globally Although many dead buried beneath debris were likely to be recognised as women or children, he stated that about 60% of casualties were women and children based on his own extrapolation of the most recent Palestinian data. He continued by saying it was "normal" for death figures to fluctuate during battles, citing Israel's revision of its own dead toll from the Hamas strikes on October 7 to 1,200 following checks. "We're basically talking about 35,000 people who are dead, and really every life matters, doesn't it? And we know that many and many of those are women and children and there are 1,000s missing under the rubble," Liz Throssel, spokesperson for the UN human rights office, said at the same briefing Nearly 450,000 Palestinians have been forced to leave Rafah since Israel started issuing evacuation orders for the south of Gaza city eight days ago, according to information released on Tuesday by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA stated on X, previously Twitter, "UNRWA estimates that nearly 450,000 people have been forcibly displaced from Rafah since May 6," without mentioning the location of their escape. (With inputs from agencies)

WHO stands firm on Gaza death toll data despite Israeli criticism; Over 35,000 dead; 60% women and children

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a 2-day state visit to China this week on 16-17 May. This will be Putin's second visit to Beijing in seven months. This visit comes before he resumes office in his fifth-term as President of Russia.

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Amid the ever-escalating war in West Asia, Hamas is potentially looking to open up a new front. A report by the Times UK claims it has 'seen documents' indicating Hamas is trying to establish a secret base in Turkey.

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The Russia Ukraine war is now witnessing a fresh wave of escalation and in show of support with Ukraine the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced trip. Watch in for more details!

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