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The European Union has requested that Meta (formerly Facebook) and TikTok provide details of their efforts to combat illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict. This request comes under the EU's new digital rules, which could result in fines of up to 6% of annual global revenue if tech giants fail to protect users adequately. The companies have until Wednesday to respond, and failure to provide satisfactory answers could lead to formal proceedings and fines. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wDvRhxb

Over 300 people were arrested for an illegal demonstration in a congressional office building, advocating for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. They wore shirts with messages like "Jews say cease fire now" and chanted pro-peace slogans. The 305 arrested for demonstrating were later released, while three were charged with assaulting police. Some members of Congress have been calling for a resolution regarding the conflict, citing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DFcmI9r

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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a proposal to reinstate net neutrality rules and assume regulatory oversight of broadband internet. The proposal aims to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and reestablish the FCC's authority over broadband internet. The vote comes after Democrats took majority control of the FCC in October. The plan is expected to face legal challenges, but supporters argue that it will ensure fast, open, and fair internet access. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/O07kyVR

Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, President Joe Biden's nominee for ambassador to Israel, is expected to win Senate confirmation despite opposition from Republicans. Democrats are rushing to confirm Lew quickly in order to offer staunch support to Israel after the recent attack by Hamas gunmen. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fchvyoS

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's legal team has filed separate petitions seeking protective bail for him in graft cases ahead of his return to Pakistan on October 21. The petitions were filed in the Islamabad High Court and an accountability court in relation to the Avenfield, Al-Azizia, and Toshakhana vehicle cases. Sharif, who was convicted in the graft cases, was declared a proclaimed offender while he stayed in the UK for nearly four years. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/exESlFD

Exemptions to US sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports are unlikely to lead to a significant increase in crude production in the country. Instead, the exemptions may divert barrels away from China, which is currently the main destination for Venezuelan oil. The Biden administration plans to ease energy-related sanctions for Venezuela's oil and gas sector in response to a deal on guarantees for the 2024 presidential election. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zMH2bO1