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More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance bill

More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.Civil society groups said that demonstrations and a planned sit-down outside parliament buildings will continue despite the arrest of 210 protesters.AT…

China targets Europe’s farmers in response to EU tariffs on electric cars

The Chinese government is taking aim at European farmers instead of German automakers by launching an investigation into European Union pork imports, just days after the EU said it plans to impose provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.The Commerce Ministry didn’t mention the EV tariffs when it announced Monday that…

Thailand’s Senate approves historic bill legalizing same-sex marriages

Thailand’s Senate approved a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law, on June 18, 2024.The Senate voted on Tuesday, the first day of the current parliamentary session, suggesting urgency in getting the…

NATO’s .1B innovation fund invests in AI, robots and space tech

The NATO Innovation Fund, backed by 24 of NATO’s 32 member states, invested directly in four European tech companies it said would help address challenges in defense, security, and resilience.The companies are London-based computer chipmaker Fractile, Germany’s ARX Robotics, British manufacturer iCOMAT, which makes lighter materials for vehicles, and Welsh…