An 11-year-old girl has been rescued from the Mediterranean Sea, clinging to two tyre tubes after a shipwreck that claimed the lives of at least 44 others, including women and children. The tragedy, which occurred off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, underscores the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe through perilous sea […]
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Homelessness is a persistent global challenge that affects millions of individuals, transcending national borders and economic divides. While some countries report staggering rates of homelessness, others have managed to achieve lower numbers through a combination of policies, cultural factors, and economic circumstances. The scale and nature of homelessness vary significantly across regions, and finding effective […]
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December 13, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent proposal to end birthright citizenship in the United States has sparked widespread debate, raising constitutional, legal, and human rights concerns. The proposal, which aims to halt the automatic granting of citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, has been described by critics as both […]
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The European Union is moving forward with plans to implement biometric checks at both external and internal borders in a bid to enhance security and streamline travel. However, questions remain about whether this new system is truly necessary and whether it will achieve the desired outcomes. Additionally, the effectiveness of the current border controls and […]
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European Integration Milestone Bulgaria and Romania are on the verge of becoming full members of the Schengen Area, marking a significant step in their integration into the European Union’s borderless zone. This achievement represents not only a triumph for both nations but also a further strengthening of the EU’s commitment to cross-border collaboration, innovation, and […]
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Path to Reconciliation: In light of ongoing tensions between Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, and Dele Farotimi, a call for de-escalation and personal resolution has emerged. While legal action has been initiated by Chief Babalola and more recently a petition sent to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, asking that Farotimi’s name be removed from the […]
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The United Kingdom has reached a key milestone in its efforts to combat climate change with the signing of contracts for its first-ever carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) projects. These agreements pave the way for the development of a CCUS hub in Teesside, located on the East Coast of England, a region poised to […]
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The Department of State is announcing additional action today under the visa restriction policy that prohibits visa issuance to those who are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Georgia. Today’s action will affect approximately twenty individuals, including individuals serving as government ministers and in Parliament, law enforcement and security officials, and private citizens. […]
Continue ReadingThe FBI did not send undercover agents to participate in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and did not authorize its informants to enter the building or engage in violence, the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog said on Thursday. The findings by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz run counter to […]
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The friendship between Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and Elon Musk is the talk of Italy, and increasingly so since the latter secured a key role in the incoming administration of US president-elect Donald Trump. The two first expressed their mutual admiration in an official picture during Musk’s visit to the Italian prime minister’s official […]
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