Former President Donald Trump has expressed a nuanced stance on the H-1B visa program, saying he supports both sides of the debate but ultimately favors expanding the range of professions eligible for the visa. His comments, made on his first full day in office, suggested that the H-1B program should not only prioritize engineers but […]
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DUSHANBE, 22 January 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 2 March parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, following an official invitation from the national authorities. The mission is headed by Ditmir Bushati and consists of a core team of 11 international experts based […]
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In response to escalating extremist violence in the Sahel region, the military juntas of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have announced the formation of a joint force to address growing insecurity. The decision, confirmed by Niger’s defense minister on Wednesday, marks a significant step in the three nations’ ongoing security strategy as they grapple with […]
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Human rights organizations have raised alarms over the use of Georgia’s criminal justice system to suppress political opposition, following the sentencing of two activists involved in protests against a controversial “foreign influence” law. Amnesty International condemned the sentences, calling them a “parody of justice” and criticizing the government for its treatment of protesters. Denis Krivosheev, […]
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A group of 22 state attorneys general, predominantly from Democratic-led states, have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, asserts that the executive order violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United […]
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The Australian Greens have unveiled a bold $10 billion proposal aimed at reducing the financial burden on families by eliminating school fees. The plan includes an annual $800 allowance for each primary and secondary school student, designed to cover essential school-related expenses, such as uniforms, technology, and supplies. This initiative, set to begin on 1 […]
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On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of his administration, signaling a broad purge of officials who do not align with his vision for the country. Using his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined his intentions to remove over 1,000 appointees from the previous administration, citing their misalignment with […]
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A new report on the European aviation sector’s environmental performance sets out measures on how to reduce aviation’s impact on climate change, noise and air quality, and ensure Europe meets its goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. In particular, the report recommends focusing on measures such as increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels, making […]
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From laboratories to battlefields, the United Nations specialised health agency has been dedicated to the wellbeing of all people since 1948. It is guided by science and supported by its 194 member nations, including the United States, a co-founder that on Monday announced plans to withdraw. What has WHO done for the world? The short […]
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In 2017, Batesville School District in Arkansas faced significant financial challenges, including a $250,000 budget deficit and difficulties in retaining teachers due to low salaries. To address these issues, the district took a bold step by conducting an energy audit and implementing a series of energy efficiency improvements, including the installation of over 1,400 solar […]
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