There are widespread protests against legislation that aims to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations. Georgia is at a political crossroads amid widespread anger on the streets over a bill that seeks to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says the controversial bill is necessary to block external influences. Protesters say … Read more
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the video-sharing app in the United States if it does not divest from its Chinese owner, accusing lawmakers of trampling on citizens’ right to free speech. “It is unfortunate that the … Read more
Vote is a major step towards finalising the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the divided Congress. Lawmakers in the United States Senate passed a spending package shortly before a midnight deadline, averting a partial government shutdown. The lower house on Friday voted 75-22 to approve a $460bn spending package of six bills … Read more
Speaker of Ghana Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin speaks at the Parliament House in Accra, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Ghana’s parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill on Wednesday that could send some people to prison for more than a decade. Misper Apawu/AP hide caption toggle caption Misper Apawu/AP Speaker of Ghana Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin … Read more
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jared Golden (D-ME) are hoping to get much-needed help to Ukraine and the U.S. southern border by forcing a vote on a bipartisan foreign aid bill within the next week. The two told CBS News’ Face The Nation they filed the bill for “expedited consideration” so it will make it to … Read more
The United Nations says rebuilding Gaza will cost billions of dollars. The human cost of Israel’s war on Gaza is beyond calculation – lives lost, families destroyed, tens of thousands injured. But what about the economic cost – and who will pay? Will Israel contribute anything to rebuild communities devastated by its bombs? Presenter: James … Read more