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WHO Agrees on New Global Pandemic Treaty

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Member states of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) have agreed on the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (“Treaty”), after three years of discussions. The purpose of the rules under the Treaty is to help countries work together to stop new diseases like COVID-19, from becoming a global threat.

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The Treaty provides for rules with respect to sharing of information in a timely manner, fair access to vaccines and medicines, and stronger health systems. WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the deal as “a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world”. It is only the second time in the WHO’s 75-year history that an international agreement of this type has been reached. It still needs to be formally adopted by members when they meet for the World Health Assembly.

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Social Media to be banned for under 16s

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The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, has proposed a new law to ensure that children under 16 years old are not allowed to use social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook, in order to protect them from dangers such as violent content and cyberbullying.

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Christopher Luxon announced that the proposed law would require social media companies to verify that users are at least 16 years old before they can create an account. Companies that fail to comply could be fined up to NZ$2 million (about $1.2 million). It is not yet clear when the bill will be introduced to parliament. The proposed ban is largely based on Australia’s approach, as Australia is considered a global leader in regulating social media. In November, Australia enacted groundbreaking laws prohibiting individuals under 16 from using social media platforms.

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Mexico Elects Its First Woman President: Claudia Sheinbaum

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Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first woman president in an historic landslide win. She is a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City. She won over her main rival Xóchitl Gálvez with approximately 58.3-60.7% of the vote. 

Claudia Sheinbaum will replace the outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, on October 1. In 2018, Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female mayor of Mexico City, a post she held until 2023, when she stepped down to run for president.

Finland: Happiest Country in the World

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The World Happiness Report came out on March 20, marking the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Once again Nordic countries are ranked on top of this list. The No. 1 country, Finland, has held onto its top ranking spot for seven years straight. 

The report is prepared after an extensive survey in more than 140 countries. The report is a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an editorial board.

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Nordic countries are a group of seven countries located in Northern Europe.

The Extremely Rare ‘Night Parrot” Found In Australia

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A group of researchers in Australia have said that they have discovered the largest known population of the night parrot in the world. A study conducted by scientists and indigenous rangers, from 2020 to 2023, found 50 of these critically endangered and rare birds in the Ngururrpa Indigenous Protected Area of Western Australia.

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What is a Night Parrot?

The night parrot or the night parakeet is a small parrot which is found in Australia. It is one of the most elusive and mysterious birds in the world, with no confirmed sightings of the bird between 1912 and 1979, leading to speculation that it was extinct.

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