Saudi Arabia Opens First Liquor Store in Decades Amid Social Reforms
On Friday, January 26th, Saudi Arabia marked a significant shift in its social landscape with the opening of its first liquor store in over 70 years. Located in Riyadh, this...
NYPD Supports Officer’s Conduct in Traffic Stop Involving Councilman Salaam
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) justified the actions of an officer during a traffic stop involving City Council member Yusef Salaam. Salaam, a member of the exonerated "Central...
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Announce ECOWAS Departure
On Sunday, January 28th, a significant development unfolded in West African geopolitics as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States...
Mayor Adams Escalates Opposition to “How Many Stops” Act, Invites Council to Join Police Patrols
Mayor Eric Adams has intensified his opposition to a new NYPD bill, encouraging City Council members to join police patrols in New York City. The controversial bill, which necessitates detailed...
Hochul Announces Plan to Criminalize Toll Evasion in NYC’s Congestion Pricing
On Sunday, January 21st, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a stringent approach against motorists evading the $15 congestion pricing toll in Midtown Manhattan. In her $233 billion state budget...
Mayor Adams Unveils $109.4 Billion Budget; Balances Key Service Preservations with Continued Cuts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday, January 16th, presented a $109.4 billion budget proposal, which navigates through complex financial challenges by sparing certain critical services from budget cuts...
Historic Budget Allocation for NYC’s Asylum-Seeking Migrant Support
On Tuesday, January 16th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a groundbreaking $233 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with a substantial allocation of $2.4 billion to address New...
New Jersey Challenges NYC Congestion Pricing as Discriminatory Against State Drivers
The administration of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has intensified its legal opposition to New York City's congestion pricing plan, claiming it unfairly targets New Jersey motorists. The administration updated...
Dozens Killed in Catastrophic Landslides in Northwestern Colombia
The northwestern region of Chocó in Colombia has been struck by devastating landslides, resulting in the loss of at least 37 lives, including children. The catastrophic event unfolded on Friday,...
