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Britain's King Charles to resume some public duties Buckingham Palace confirmed that the UK monarch will restart his public-facing duties, nearly three months after being diagnosed with cancer. Which countries have banned TikTok? The United States and the European Union have restricted TikTok, but they aren't the first governments to do so. Even China itself has placed restrictions on the popular short-form video app. China's Shein fashion retailer faces stricter EU regulation The Chinese fast-fashion online retailer is now subject to EU rules as a "very large online platform," joining tech firms including Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. The rules include measures to protect online users. El Nino: climate phenomenon intensifies in East Africa El Nino's grip on East Africa has led to widespread flooding, submerging entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Millions suffered displacement and are looking for answers. US and China should be 'partners,' Xi tells Blinken US top diplomat Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive note on progress in relations, adding that difficult issues, like trade or differences over Taiwan, can be worked through. Andrew Tate trial can start, Romanian court rules Sixteen months after his arrest, a tribunal ordered the influencer's human trafficking trial to proceed. Tate has often courted controversy and was banned from social media for misogynistic views and hate speech. Decoding China: Competing for control over digital future At this year's Hannover Messe trade fair, it seems obvious that major industrial innovations are no longer possible without China. While exhibitors from China exude optimism, lobby groups plead for pragmatism. Could Japan allow a woman to be emperor? Conservatives have largely dropped a fiercely-held opposition to a woman assuming Japan's throne as empress. But critics say their proposals could still rule out a female head of the world's oldest hereditary monarchy. Germany, France agree on new tank deal The French and German defense ministers signed a deal for a Franco-German armaments project worth billions of euros. It includes developing a new battle tank to replace Germany's Leopard 2 and France's Leclerc. China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm. US President Biden recently signed a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US if it is not sold. Gaza: How powerful is Hamas after 7 months of war with Israel? After 7 months of war, and in spite of Israel's military strength, Hamas continues to fight. While it's impossible to pinpoint the exact strength of the Islamist militants, some indicators of their power do exist. India election: Second phase of voting begins The second phase of the Indian general election has begun, with some 160 million people eligible to vote in this part of the six-week-long poll. The weather might have an impact on this phase of the vote. Brazil's Lula under fire over Indigenous land rights Indigenous groups want the Brazilian government to recognize more of their territories and protect them from criminal activities. A group of 40 Indigenous leaders met President Lula at the presidential palace.