📍On the occasion of #WorldSocialMediaDay, it is a stark reality that affordable Smartphones & the Internet have fueled the growth of #SocialMedia. Features like INFINITE SCROLL & AUTOPLAY keep users hooked. Due to this growing addiction, many countries are now formulating stricter regulations. Recently, the #UnitedKingdom decided to BAN Social Media for children under the age of 16!
There are 5.66 Billion active SOCIAL MEDIA USERS worldwide. The average person globally spends 2 Hrs & 39 minutes a day, 18 Hrs & 36 minutes a Week, & over 40 full days a year on Social Media equivalent to more than 40 days of non-stop screen time.
Connectivity is highest in East Asia at 88.1%, followed by approx 79% in Northern Europe & around 74% in North America. In contrast, #CentralAfrica has the lowest usage rate at 12.1%..😷🍁
#HappyWorldSocialMediaDay
📍 #US has formally announced that it will not automatically extend the #USMCA ie US-Mexico-Canada Agreement!
The move triggers a 10-year countdown under the treaty's sunset clause, which would allow the agreement to expire in 2036 if consensus is not reached among the 3 countries within the Next decade..😷🍁
📍US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff & Senior Advisor Jared Kushner are in Doha- #Qatar; however, instead of holding talks with Iranian officials, they are meeting with Qatari mediators to de-escalate tensions!
Earlier #US President #Trump had claimed that #Iran had requested the meeting & that it would take place in Doha..😷🍁
📍Thousands of protesters set fires during an anti-immigration march in the heart of #Johannesburg today, spreading tension across the city & warning illegal immigrants to leave the country!
Acknowledging citizens' concerns, President #CyrilRamaphosa warned that acts of violence, vandalism, or intimidation committed in the name of protest would not be tolerated..😷🍁
📍 #SupremeCourt Chief Justice John Roberts clarified that there was very little evidence to support the #Trump administration's interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Congress cannot alter the scope of citizenship through ordinary legislation!
TRUMP firmly stated that abolishing this does not require a lengthy & complex constitutional amendment; instead, Congress can easily repeal it through a simple legislative process..😷🍁
📍The #SupremeCourt completely rejected President #Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court stated that the 14th Amendment automatically guarantees U.S. citizenship to virtually all children born on American soil!
This landmark decision upholds a 160-year-old constitutional tradition & ensures that children of non-citizen or non-resident parents also receive citizenship at Birth..😷🍁
📍Welcoming the consensus reached between Tehran & Washington, & reiterating #India's consistent stance that all disputes should be resolved through dialogue!
Discussions on the way forward in West Asia & an emphasis on the need to maintain lasting peace & regional stability. Emphasis on the need to keep the #StraitOfHormuz a vital route for global & Indian shipping safe, open, & free for international trade..😷🍁
📍 #Poland's #MajaChwalinska #FrenchOpen runner-up, was eliminated in the 1st round of #Wimbledon after losing 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 to Thai qualifier #MananchayaSawangkaew!
The 20th-seeded Polish player injured her right ankle after slipping near the baseline while facing a match point in the 2nd set..😷🍁
📍Advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the #ECOWAS Court of Justice against #Ghana regarding its participation in a #US 3rd-country deportation program that has removed at least 60 individuals since September 2025!
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 27 deportees, alleges that individuals with active legal protections were swiftly removed to Ghana and subsequently to their countries of origin, demanding compensation & disclosure of the agreement's terms..😷🍁
@AJENews 📍Iranian President #MasoudPezeshkian has stated that the success of negotiations with the #US depends on the full and accurate implementation of the #MoU!
He stressed that #Iran will fulfill its obligations only if the #UnitedStates also strictly adheres to the agreement..😷🍁
@SkyNews@skysarahjane 📍 #England's famous superfan #AndyMilne also known globally as "That World Cup Guy" is fully committed to supporting his team, the #ThreeLions!
He has made it clear that, come what may, he is going to make the journey all the way to the #2026FIFAWorldCup final..😷🍁
#FIFA
📍 #Hong Kong-based #MetisTechBio has signed a deal worth up to $1.6 Billion with #BoulevardBio for its experimental autoimmune drug, MTS-128. BOULEVARD will secure exclusive global rights to the drug, while METIS will receive an upfront payment of $20 Million!
Amid #Beijing's close scrutiny of cross-border deals involving sensitive technologies, this agreement marks a significant step in US-China technology collaboration..😷🍁
📍The death toll from 2 massive #Earthquakes measuring 7.2 & 7.5 in magnitude in northern #Venezuela has exceeded 1,700 with over 3,000 people injured & thousands left homeless!
Anger is mounting among people in severely affected coastal areas like #LaGuaira & in regions near #Caracas. Local residents & displaced families say that the Govt's response was extremely slow & suffered from a severe lack of coordination..😷🍁
📍To curb escalating tensions & avoid military confrontation, #Israel must respect the agreements established between the #US & #Iran. All geopolitical issues including crises involving #Gaza & IRAN should be resolved through diplomacy & dialogue rather than weaponry!
An escalation of the situation in #Lebanon could lead to catastrophic consequences; therefore, it is crucial to prevent it from spiraling into a situation like the one in GAZA..😷🍁
📍 #InnoventBiologics has secured exclusive commercialization rights for #EliLilly's Breast Cancer drug, #Verzenios, in mainland #China!
INNOVENT will now handle marketing & distribution, while ELI Li ILLY will remain the manufacturer & marketing authorization holder for this CDK4/6 inhibitor drug..😷🍁
📍Violent protests erupted in #Southampton after a local youth #HenryNovak 18, was sentenced. Police body-camera footage showed the victim dying while handcuffed. Tensions escalated further when the crowd clashed with the police near the scene of the killing!
This unrest is part of a broader wave of tension. Incidents such as protests & clashes including those targeting migrants in Belfast have sparked concern among long-term residents of the #UK..😷🍁
📍These attacks have damaged infrastructure & caused difficulties for motorists & businesses. Long queues have been observed at petrol stations in several areas; fuel has been rationed, & a state of emergency had to be declared in #Crimea!
#Ukraine's objective was to cut off the resources fueling the #Russian war machine & to slow down their efforts on the battlefield..😷🍁
📍Permits have been filed for the event between July 2 to 4, with the main ceremony expected around July 3rd. Security permits request space & tents for between 500-1,000 Guests!
#NewYork City is already experiencing significant congestion due to the #2026FIFAWorldCup & the July 4th holiday. Celebrities tend to keep their personal lives very private, so these preparations could be a smokescreen or a grand reception party..😷🍁
📍 #Casemiro's famous catchphrase, #TheGameIsOn is extremely popular among Brazilian fans & known for his role as a defensive shield or single pivot in a 4-3-3 system!
#Brazil are enjoying a strong run in the knockout stages & are aiming for the title in their upcoming #2026FIFAWorldCup matches..😷🍁
📍This deal involves $759 Million in cash & the issuance of approx 189 Million new #Bridgepoint shares, projected to drive significant growth in Bridgepoint's earnings per share (EPS) by 2027 & an increase of over 20% by 2028!
After the deal, the management will operate under the #KayneBridgepoint brand, & transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026..😷🍁