West Virginia lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban
West Virginia lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban Tuesday, making it the second American state to prohibit abortion after the Supreme Court ruled on the Roe vs. Wade case. The … Read more
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Former president of the Marshall Islands calls for investigation on mini-state scheme
Former Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has called for an investigation of an alleged scheme to establish a mini-state inside the island’s borders. The scheme, linked to a Chinese couple, … Read more
Scotland to freeze rent and rail fees
Scotland has announced that it will freeze rent and rail fees until March 2023 to alleviate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Tuesday that … Read more
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Addresses Taiwanese Parliament
United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the Taiwanese Parliament on Aug. 3 in her first public remarks during a visit to the island. At a bilateral meeting, Pelosi said … Read more
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Boost Computer Chip Production to be More Competitive China
The United States Senate passed a bipartisan bill on July 27 to boost domestic production of computer chips and help the country compete with China. In a 64-33 vote, the … Read more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Government Survives Confidence Vote
Outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government survived a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons on July 18. Johnson’s government won the vote by 349 to … Read more
EU Approves New Climate Laws and 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars
The European Parliament recently approved new climate laws and voted in favor of a total ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars in the European Union (EU) … Read more
Bulgaria’s Government Collapses After Losing No-Confidence Vote
Bulgaria’s government collapsed after it lost a no-confidence vote on June 22. With a vote of 123 to 116, opposition lawmakers in parliament toppled Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and his … Read more
US and Israel Discuss Iran and. Strengthening of Bilateral Ties
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have conferred to continue close cooperation between the two countries in order to combat threats emanating from Iran. … Read more
Kuwaiti Crown Prince Dissolves Parliament, Calls For National Elections
Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal on Wednesday dissolved parliament and called for an early general election in the coming months. While reiterating the importance of staying vigilant in the face … Read more