Ecuador President Orders National Shutdown Amid Electricity Crisis
by Time
Time— Ecuador President Daniel Noboa has blamed the unprecedented measure on drought, but also sabotage, without offering evidence.
The Washington Post—Kenya President Ruto orders the evacuation of riverside dwellings amid flooding. The announcement came a day after a torrent of water swept away scores of people near the town of Mai Mahiu, about 30 miles northwest of the capital, Nairobi.
Tech Times—President Biden Signs Bill Enforcing TikTok Ban Amid National Security Concerns. By putting his signature on this legislation, President Biden has solidified the government's stance on safeguarding against potential threats posed by certain foreign-controlled applications.
@MichaelWestBiz—Murder of Indigenous women a national crisis: PM. Gendered violence is a national crisis and the disproportionate murder of Indigenous women is particularly alarming, the prime minister says. As Anthony Albanese prepares to discuss the topic with state and territory leaders on Wednesday, the latest Homicide in Australia report showed a rise in the number of women murdered by current or former partners. […]