Indonesia Joins BRICS as Tenth Full Member
Indonesia officially became the tenth full member of BRICS on Monday, January 6th, marking a significant milestone in its diplomatic and economic strategy. This move follows the approval of Indonesia’s...
Mexico Unveils New App to Support Migrants in the U.S. Amid Deportation Threats
In December, Mexico announced the development of the “Alert Button” app, aimed at assisting its nationals in the United States who face potential deportation under the incoming Trump administration. Expected...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Boston Schools Admissions Case
The United States Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to race-neutral admissions policies used by three prestigious Boston high schools, leaving in place a lower court’s decision upholding the...
China’s Export Ban on Critical Minerals Could Cost U.S. Billions
China imposed a ban on exporting gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States on Tuesday, December 3rd, citing retaliation against expanded U.S. restrictions on chip-related technology exports. The minerals,...
Visa Openness in Africa Highlights Gains and Challenges
The Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) report, released on Tuesday, November 26th, highlighted significant improvements in visa policies across the continent since 2016. The rankings, based on accessibility for African...
Federal Assistance Announced for Weather-Affected Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, November 26th, that residents and businesses in Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, affected by severe weather from August 8-10, 2024, are now eligible for...
Trump Plans 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Combat Drug Trafficking
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico on Wednesday, November 27th. The proposed tariffs, set to take effect through...
Walmart Rolls Back DEI Policies Amid Conservative Pressure
Walmart confirmed a significant rollback of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Tuesday, November 26th, reflecting growing pressures from conservative groups and recent political shifts. The retail giant...
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
On Thursday, November 21st, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed Jussie Smollett’s 2021 conviction, citing due process violations in his second prosecution. The court highlighted that the original dismissal of charges...
