World News: 24 February 2023

What is China’s peace proposal for Ukraine War?
On the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China offered a 12-point proposal to end the war, which a senior diplomat had teased in Munich earlier this week

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Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdog
The reform was approved by the Senate with 72 votes in favour and 50 against. However, it still needs to be signed by Lopez to become law. The bill entails cutting short the budget of the election body, National Electoral Institute (INE), slashing public funding for political parties, in addition to changing several electoral procedures.

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Australia quietly expels major Russian spy ring, report says
The spy ring comprised purported embassy and consular staff as well as other operatives using deep-cover identities, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the operation.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization, the nation's main domestic spy agency, revealed on Tuesday it had “detected and disrupted a major spy network.” ASIO has not named the country responsible.

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Chile readies major earthquake insurance with World Bank
Chile is prone to earthquakes as it is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire. It has been hit by some of the strongest recorded earthquakes in the world, including a record 9.5 magnitude quake in 1960 in the southern city of Valdivia.
The South American country was also struck by a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in 2010 that left more than 500 dead.

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Tunisia: Beach erosion is threatening tourism and communities
At least 85 per cent of Tunisia's population of more than 12 million lives by the coast. This is more than double the global average of about 40 per cent, according to the World Bank.
As a result, the country is disproportionately affected by coastal erosion. So, why is it happening and what impact is it having on local communities?

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Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
Countries in which subscription charges have been lowered include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Croatia, Venezuela, Kenya and Iran.
The cuts apply to certain price plans, with subscription charges falling by half in some cases.
The company did not name the UK or the US as countries where it had cut its prices.

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