UN Announces End-of-Year Exit From DR Congo
On Sunday, January 14th, the United Nations announced a definitive plan for the complete withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC or DR Congo) ...
Tag: Politics
Mayor Eric Adams Restores Budget for Community Schools and Summer Rising Program
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, January 12th, reversed his previous decision to cut funding for community schools and the Summer Rising program. This turnaround comes during a ...
Hyperinflation in Argentina Reaches New Heights
On Thursday, January 11th, Argentina's INDEC statistics agency reported that the country's annual inflation rate for 2023 soared to 211.4%, the highest in 32 years. This staggering increase underscores Argentina's ...
New Jersey Eyes Voting Rights for 16-Year-Olds in School Board Elections
On Tuesday, January 9th, New Jersey took a significant step towards empowering its younger population in the democratic process. Governor Phil Murphy proposed a groundbreaking initiative to allow 16 and ...
New Jersey Empowers Youth With Voting Rights Law
In a landmark move on Thursday, January 4th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the “New Voter Empowerment Act,” a significant piece of legislation that allows 17-year-olds to vote in ...
Gabriel Attal Becomes Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister of France
On Tuesday, January 9th, a historic decision unfolded in France’s political arena as President Emmanuel Macron appointed Gabriel Attal, 34, as the nation’s youngest and first openly gay prime minister. ...
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Extend Q Train to West Harlem, Enhancing NYC Transit Options
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new plan for New York City's public transit to extend the Q train along 125th Street to West Harlem, including the construction of three ...
Governor Hochul Unveils Comprehensive Plan for New York’s Future in State of the State Address: Safety, Housing, and Mental Health Top Priorities
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in her third State of the State address on Tuesday, January 9th, highlighted her strategic plan for New York, focusing on tackling mental health challenges, ...
New Jersey Takes Page Out of NYC Book, Requires Notice for Migrant Drop-off
On Monday, January 8th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took a step towards managing the state’s migrant situation by requesting bus companies transporting migrants to provide 32 hours of advance ...
