Mayor Adams Doubts Rikers Island Will Close by 2027 Deadline
Mayor Eric Adams, who had previously committed to closing the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, is now expressing doubts about meeting the 2027 deadline set for its closure. In a...
Kenya Distances Itself From DRC Rebel Alliance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
On Sunday, December 17th, Kenya’s government took a decisive step to distance itself from a Congolese opposition figure who recently formed an alliance with rebels in Nairobi, sparking diplomatic tension...
Venezuela and Guyana Seek Peaceful Resolution in Essequibo Dispute
On Thursday, December 14th, in a significant development in the long-standing territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, the leaders of Venezuela and Guyana agreed not to use force to settle...
Senegal Court Says Ousmane Sonko is Back in Election Arena
On Thursday, December 14th, Senegal’s political scene witnessed a significant turn of events as the court ordered the reinstatement of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on the electoral register. This...
Chile To Vote on New Constitution Amid Indigenous Concerns
On Sunday, December 17th, Chile prepares to make history as people gather to vote on a new draft constitution. This referendum, the second in as many years, has sparked significant...
New York City Department of Correction Found in Contempt of Court by Federal Judge
The New York City Department of Correction has been found in contempt of court by a federal judge on Thursday, December 14th. District Judge Laura Swain's decision came after it...
New York City’s Sanitation Department Unveils “Bladerunner 2.0” System for Snow Season
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced the launch of "Bladerunner 2.0," a sophisticated new system designed to enhance preparations for the upcoming winter snow season. Mayor...
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Removing Medical Debt From New Yorkers’ Credit Reports
New York State has enacted legislation to exclude unpaid medical debt from the credit reports of its residents. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on Wednesday, December 13th,...
UK Prime Minister Sunak’s Controversial Asylum Seeker Transfer Bill Passes Despite Conservative Party Divisions
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation, targeting the transfer of asylum seekers to Rwanda, successfully passed an initial parliamentary challenge on Tuesday, December 12th, overcoming opposition from numerous party...
