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Facebook had threatened such action in an Australian senate hearing last month, and is looking to be one of the most restrictive actions the company has ever take against news publishers. More information on the matter can be found in the article below: cnn.com/2021/02/17/med…

Uproar from lawmakers and media publishers was heard worldwide following Facebook’s decision to ban Australian users from sharing news. This was prompted due to legislation proposed by the Australian govt that would require tech platforms to pay for content from news publishers.

Although the farmers are facing indefinite detention, the fear instilled in them from a less state-controlled and more market-based economy is stronger than the fear of consequences they may face.

Millions of farmers have stormed the New Delhi streets in protest against the new agricultural laws in India. These protests have caught the attention of the Indian government, leading to police forces taking action through baton charges, water cannons, and tear gas.

President Biden has approved an executive order sanctioning military leaders involved in Myanmar's coup. This involves freezing U.S. assets that benefit the Burmese government while maintaining support for health care and other areas that benefit the people of Burma directly.

More information surrounding the cause of the coup can be found in this article: bbc.com/news/world-asi…

On Feb 1st, 2021, a military coup began in Myanmar when the country's military seized control and detained senior politicians. This was likely an attempt by the Myanmar military to regain their power after the loss of the military-backed party to the NLD party in November.

Interested in learning Arabic? A group of Lebanese teens are offering Arabic lessons to raise money for refugee families in the Beqaa region. They will be offering both Modern Standard Arabic and Lebanese Arabic and aim to provide food for 150 families, so please check it out!

Well wishes come from around the world congratulating President Biden, applauding his message of unity and expressing hope for the furthering of diplomatic relations; from Ireland to Japan and even spiritual leaders, optimism is by far the buzzword of the day.

Brazil also sends out the Oxford and China manufactured vaccines to its 27 states, as it currently holds the second-highest COVID death total worldwide. President Bolsonaro has been largely unclear about vaccination plans until now, so this comes as a relief to many Brazilians.

With the second-highest number of cases worldwide, India rolls out two vaccines: Covishield, the local name for the AstraZeneca vaccine, and Covaxin, made by local pharma company Bharat Biotech. The goal is 300 immunizations by August.

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All eyes are on Georgia, where the results of the Senate runoff elections will be decided tomorrow. It is anticipated that the races will be close, and a record $500 million has been spent between the two. Tomorrow’s election will determine the power balance of the US Senate

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Israel dissolved its parliament, which was only established in May after Prime Minister Netanyahu did not pass a budget in time. Israel will hold national elections for the fourth time within two years on March 23rd. In addition, Netanyahu will be tried for corruption in January.

After much deliberation, Congress reaches an agreement about a stimulus package worth nearly $900 B. This package will include payments of $600 to eligible Americans. Final votes on this agreement are expected to happen as early as Monday to clear it for President Trump to sign.

Despite not being the first variant of the coronavirus, this new variant spreads far more quickly than its predecessors. Experts believe that the vaccines should work against this, but believe that it could develop so that the vaccine needs regular changes, similar to a flu shot.

What does this mean for activist groups and their goals in Egypt? What will happen to the remaining activists in custody as well as future activists?

Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), a leading human rights group in Egypt. They were part of the dozens of activists arrested under President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi; fierce international backlash against their arrest prompted their release.

Although the CIA and the White House have refused to comment, Iran officials have confirmed that they "promise to retaliate."

His death sparks serious concerns and controversies for the incoming Biden administration as well as Middle Eastern affairs as a whole. Allegations against Israel being at fault for the killing have been backed up by an American official interviewed by the New York Times.