The government then decided to stop the spread of false news reports on various social media routes like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Viber, and Snapchat.

However, the government did not announce the date or time when the ban will be lifted.

Moreover, it appears at a time when social media firms are striving to rein in the measure of misinformation.

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What was the reason for its ban?

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, ordered the people to hold the unverified reports and speculation about the uncertainty.

Thereby 300 people have died in a series of bombings at churches and hotels during the Sunday service, as per the reports.

All these factors resulted in an out-and-out ban on the most popular social media sites.

The government said the block would be temporary but complete in place “until investigations were settled.

Twitter seems to be unaffected by the ban- not many in Sri Lanka follow Twitter when compared to other mediums as per some experts.

The shutdown is not without a rule. Facebook was briefly blocked a year ago in Sri Lanka after it was blamed for allowing posts that incited anti-Muslim violence.

It is reasonably not surprising that the Sri Lankan government has taken such drastic measures given that the social network Facebook acknowledged in November that its service had been used to increase violence in Myanmar.

Is the ban a great idea?

Many from the public think that the ban is an inevitable response to the emerging tech firms to play safely on the spread of wrong information.
However, other sets of the group are concerned about the government taking quick action on blocking the flow of free information online worldwide. Sri Lanka’s history shows it can control the media.

Social media continues an active source for a piece of finding information and for eluding government restrictions.

Factors that affect the issue

When there is no questioning the fact that social media networks are used to mislead information, eventually, they are crucial communication platforms for people who are desperate to check about their beloved ones.

Facebook

Most people rely on our services to communicate with their loved ones.

With this, we are committed to maintaining our services and helping the community and the country during this tragic time…

Meanwhile, WhatsApp is widely used in Sri Lanka.

Moreover, platforms like Facebook are not just part of the Internet but are the Internet for many.

This means their only form of communication, to be specific when they need it most, is suddenly cut off.

Is the ban going?

A certain group of people is using virtual private networks to circumvent the ban.

As VPNs can hide someone’s location by funneling data through a server in another country.
As per Netblocks, an organization that tracks internet outages, of these – TunnelBear has also been blocked.

Dr. Claire Wardle [An academic who founded First Draft, a non-profit organization that researches misinformation]  told:

The confirmation of the influence of social media cessations in other connections points out that they don’t have the influence people demand. While there aren’t strong channels for quality information, this can backfire.

Additionally, social media can be an aid for those who attempt to connect with people.

About Arie Irawan

The Malaysian, Arie Irawan, turned professional in 2013.

Arie was ranked 1,366th in the world. He won two events on the Asian Development Tour in 2015. Irawan had missed the match at the PGA Tour China Series tournament.

However, American Trevor Sluman was declared the winner after the tournament was reduced to a 54-hole event.

 PGA Tour statement said:

Although, the cause of Arie’s demise was a “natural death” we are yet to receive the coroner’s report.

The PGA Tour and the China Golf Association grieve at Arie’s sudden demise,” on losing a wonderful member forever”, and shared their sincere condolences with Arie’s wife, Marina, and his parents, Ahmad and Jeny.

As reported by the governing body-

As per a statement on the PGA Tour Series China’s website, Arie had missed the mark at the Sanya Championship but stayed on the island.

Well, on Sunday, Arie’s roommate Kevin Techakanokboon while getting ready for the final round noticed Arie wasn’t moving in his bed and called another player for aid.

Finding him helpless they called up a local emergency service. The emergency service arrived after 45 minutes of trying to revive Arie, but then he was found dead.

The 28-year-old, Malaysian golfer, Arie Irawan died in his hotel room, with early indications expecting it was due to natural causes.

Also, the organizers canceled the final round out of respect for Arie’s family.

The PGA Tour stated -“when something of this extent occurs in the golf world, we all grieve at the same time”.

The information sent to Windrush migrants’ email addresses could be seen by other people!

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes has apologized for the data breach saying it was an administrative error.
Meanwhile, an internal review has begun and the issue has been handed over to the Information Commissioner to act on the same further.
The data breach has hit five batches of emails, each with 100 recipients, as per Ms. Nokes’s statement.
Eventually, the recipients comprised Windrush migrants and other people who have been asking to be notified about the compensation scheme, which was launched last week.
However, to make things clear, The Home Office unveiled the error in a written statement, which also endeavored other details about the scheme.

Windrush generation, who are they?

An approximated 500,000 people presently residing in the UK who entered between 1948 and 1971 from countries in the Commonwealth, including the Caribbean, have been called the Windrush generation, in reference to a ship that brought workers to the UK in 1948.
The individuals were ceded indefinite leave to remain in 1971 but thousands were children wandering on their parents’ passports, without their individual documents.

As per the reports, a protester has been arrested in Melbourne, Australia.

It started high on Monday when the activists broke into abattoirs and chained themselves up to protest against the meat industry.
And more than 100 protesters blocked one of Melbourne’s main intersections before many were forcibly moved away.

Mr. Morrison responding on the issue said:

Such activism is damaging farmers’ livelihoods.

“This is just another way of activism that runs against the national interest, instead of thinking about the farmers well being to farm their own land”.

The PM later called on state authorities to bring the full force of the law against these green-collared criminals.

According to the World Economic Forum, Australia is second to the US for meat consumption per person.
And the nation’s livestock industry accounts for more than 40% of its agricultural output.
Well, the protests took place in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland with the aim to make reaching positive animal treatment and the ethics of eating meat.

Campaigner Kristin Leigh

We need people to go vegan… we need people to stop supporting animal abuse.
“The animals are grieving in ways that utmost of us could never picture. It is not about bigger cages – it is about animal freedom”.
As per the Police report, 38 protesters were arrested in Melbourne. A further nine were arrested at an abattoir in Goulburn, 168km (104 miles) south of Sydney, after binding themselves to machinery.
Meanwhile, The Australian Meat Industry Council said butcher shops had been under a continuous attack by campaigners.

Chief executive Patrick Hutchinson said:

“This has to end and finish now. We need to look at the 99% of people in Australia that are looking to and craving to consume red meat products”.

According to Our World in Data project: Global meat consumption has risen rapidly over the past 50 years.

Also, meat production today is approximately five times higher than in the early 1960s( from 70 million tonnes to exceeding 330 million tonnes in 2017).

The head of Sudan’s military council has walked down a day after leading a coup that overthrew long-time leader Omar al-Bashir amid a surge of protests.
Defense Minister Awad Ibn Auf disclosed his decision on state TV, saying his successor will be  Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan.

Sudan was thrown into chaos and uncertainty as General Awad Ibn Auf, who had assumed power following the ousting of long-time President Omar al-Bashir, abruptly resigned from his position as the Chief of the Transitional Military Council (TMC). The resignation, coming just a day after his appointment, caught many by surprise and further escalated the political turmoil that has gripped the country. This article aims to explore the events leading up to Ibn Auf’s appointment, analyze the factors behind his sudden resignation, and discuss the implications for Sudan’s transition to a civilian-led government.

However, the army has said it will stay in power for two years, followed by elections.
Still, protest leaders urge they will not leave the streets until the military hands over to a civilian government.

How did it start?

1. The downfall of Mr. Bashir’s pathed months of unrest that began in December over rising prices.
   Mr. Ibn Auf as head of military intelligence, gave space to the Darfur conflict in the 2000s.
2. Following this, The US imposed sanctions on him in 2007.
3. The new head in charge also is a top military figure, but the Associated Press news agency reports that his record is cleaner than other Sudanese generals.
4. He is also said to have met with protesters to hear their views.
5. Also, Mr. Bashir has been known by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the Darfur conflict.
   Thus, the military council has said it will not extradite Mr. Bashir, who denies the charges, although he may be put on trial in Sudan.

Decision to quit

• On Thursday despite Mr. Bashir being removed, demonstrators had refused to disperse, camping out outside army headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, in defiance of a curfew.
• The military council came out to speak in response for the first time on the issue.
• The council denied as it was seeking power, telling the protesters that they would decide the country’s future, while the army maintained public order.
• Just a few hours after that, Mr. Ibn Auf announced he was resigning and would be replaced by Lt-Gen Burhan.

Mr. Ibn Auf

I have taken this decision, in order to ensure the cohesion of the security system, particularly the armed forces,  from cracks and strife, and relying on God, let us begin this path of change.
The protesters rejoiced his strong and sudden departure but the Sudan Professionals Association, which has been spearheading the demonstrations, later announced that they will confirm soon.

Sudan Professionals Association[SPA]

• We have called on the armed forces to ensure the immediate transfer of power to a transitional civilian government.
• While they further responded to the destruction of arbitrary decisions by leaders that do not represent the people and the detention of all symbols of the former regime who were involved in crimes against the people.
• Until these demands are met completely, we ought to continue with our sit-in at the General Command of the Armed Forces.
• The police meanwhile have reported saying, at least 16 people had been killed by stray bullets at the protests that took place on Thursday and Friday.

Conclusion:

The abrupt resignation of General Awad Ibn Auf as the Chief of the Transitional Military Council has added another layer of complexity to Sudan’s already turbulent transition period. The factors behind his resignation include public outrage, international pressure, and internal power struggles. As Sudan navigates this uncertain phase, the focus should be on fostering inclusive dialogue and ensuring a peaceful transition to civilian rule. The international community must continue to support Sudan in its pursuit of a democratic and prosperous future.

In a significant and heartening development, Central American children have been granted the opportunity to join their parents residing in the United States. This historic decision marks a turning point in immigration policy, fostering family unity and providing countless children with a chance to be with their loved ones. With a commitment to compassion and empathy, the United States has taken a step towards nurturing stronger bonds and creating a brighter future for these young individuals. This article explores the implications of this breakthrough decision and the positive impact it will have on the lives of children and their families.

It ensures a lawsuit that challenged the Trump administration’s cancellation of a program that gave the children the right to join their parents.
However, the Central American Minors program which was closed in 2017 has benefited children from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Wayback, many of the parents have fled natural disasters and disputes.

Thus the case was brought against the government by 12 children and parent applicants to the Central American Minors program and immigrant advocacy group CASA.

In the last month, a judge at the United States District Court in San Francisco ruled that the applications must be processed.
So many need to escape danger
Moreover, one of the parents identified as SA during the case had already spent thousands of dollars on plane tickets when the program was canceled.
The parent said in a statement:

“My heart jumps and cries for joy because there are so many who need to flee the threat. I have faith that I will be together with my daughter and grandson soon”.
Under the ruling, the government must finish processing children who were in the final stages of their application.

Linda Evarts [Attorney at the International Refugee Assistance Project] said:

We are so pleased that after many years apart our clients will finally have the break to reunite with each other in safety.
As per the group, the government anticipates that most applicants will be approved for parole and allowed to travel to the US.
President Donald Trump, last month, cut off aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a bid to force their governments to stop migration into the US.
Well, there has been a large jump in asylum seekers leaving violence in the three countries. As the three nations most of the migrants on the US southern border arrive from.

Conclusion:

The opportunity for Central American children to join their parents in the United States represents a remarkable triumph of compassion, empathy, and human rights. This policy shift opens doors to brighter futures, promoting family unity, emotional well-being, and socioeconomic empowerment. By embracing these children and their families, the United States paves the way for a more inclusive and compassionate society, while also benefiting from the diverse contributions of these young individuals. As the children settle into their new lives, they will undoubtedly inspire others and serve as a testament to the power of unity and compassion in transforming lives and shaping a better world.

Iran has witnessed massive rains in thousands of homes. Furthermore, rains are set to hit southwestern regions as officials prepare to discharge water from key river dams that are near capacity.

Meanwhile, women and children are being relocated to safer areas while men are asked to stay and assist with relief efforts.

In the recent past, many such countries have been sunk with floods.

The death toll currently stands at 70.

More about Iran Floods

As per the reports from their officials, towns so as Susangerd, with a population of 50,000, will be dropped at danger.

It is to be evacuated on Saturday, along with approximately five other communities in the province of Khuzestan.

Approximately  70 villages in the region have already been evacuated in the preceding week.

Also, energy companies in the oil-rich region have helped the relief effort by utilizing pumps to remove water.

Massive rainfall started on 19 March, affecting about 1,900 cities, towns, and villages.

Thousands of roads, bridges, and buildings have been damaged.

Currently, 86,000 people are breathing in emergency shelters, of which roughly 1,000 were airlifted to safety.

Aid agencies are grappling to cope with the scale of the crisis and Iran’s state budget is under stress due to US sanctions on energy and banking.

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

The reimposed sanctions were after President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal last year. This had impeded aid efforts and prompted a shortage of rescue helicopters.

This behavior isn’t just economic warfare, it’s economic terrorism”.

However, the government has promised that those affected, especially farmers, will be compensated for their damages.

Head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards

Our armed forces are trying everything their potential to reduce damage.

While environmental experts assume that deforestation has been one of the major reasons for flooding in recent years in the country.

Iran’s Natural Resources and Forestry Organization

Extensive and uncontrolled deforestation has damaged around half of Iran’s northern forests, areas where major floods have befallen.

With such damage, the northern forests area has been lessened from 3.6 million to 1.8 million hectares during the past 40 years.

What Is the Purpose of a Home Air Purifier?

People need air purifiers, but few are prepared to put in the time and effort required for adequate maintenance. After a hard day at work and a tiring hour-long journey, nothing is more demoralising than returning home to a stench of stale urine and steak sauce.

Types of Air Purifiers for the Residence

There are a wide variety of air purifiers for the home. Take your time and choose the one that’s right for you. Airborne VOCs and carbon monoxide are normally prevented by a high-quality filter.

In my house, which type is the best?

As the most common cleaning appliance, floor cleaners are ideal for homes with carpeted bedrooms. Spinning, swivelling, and scouring, they remove all forms of dirt and debris from the floor with their rotating motion. Cordless models allow you to move around your home with greater ease and efficiency. The fact that these vacuums can only be used on carpet or hard floors is a drawback.

Do I need to know anything else about air purifiers before I buy one?

You must take care of your house if you want it to be healthy and tidy. Your walls and ceilings may not be the first places you think of when it comes to cleaning, yet harmful chemicals and particulates are coming in from the outside. An air purifier that can remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ground-level ozone, most germs and viruses, gaseous pollutants like radon gas, and bigger particles like dust from cigarette smoke is one answer to this problem.

Tips for Using an Air Purifier for Cleaning

Consider installing an air purifier if you’ve been having trouble breathing because of the amount of dust in your home. Room air purifiers and whole-house air purifiers are only two of the many options available for air purifiers. Depending on the size of your room and the amount of filtration you need, you may just need one or both of these devices. Filtration level is the most significant consideration when deciding what sort of filter to buy. A medium-level filtration may be more suitable if you have small children or pets with sensitive respiratory systems.

Why or why not?

In the long run, a clogged air filter will cost you more money in the long run. Every bedroom should have a carbon monoxide detector installed to alert the occupants in the event of an issue with the air. Fan placement next to windows is also a good idea because it will remove debris from the house while bringing cool air inside.

Conclusion

The article offers advice on how to clean your home in a more efficient manner by providing recommendations and suggestions.

There are large gaps in language of both US and China on issues like intellectual property protection and forced technology transfer. These disputes have led to questions about when a deal is likely to be signed as Trump is firm on signing only if there is a good deal and till then wants to keep the tariffs in place. But last week Trump stated that US has not agreed to roll back tariffs worth billions of dollars. This trade war between both long term trade partners is depressing business sentiment across the world as both have imposed tit for tat tariffs on each other.

The situation is also affecting their economies as China’s growth dropped to its lowest in three decades and is also slowing down US economy. Despite months of negotiations with delegates from both sides visiting each other it is not clear about when a final document of first phase of the trade agreement will be ready for both heads of state to sign.

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