Protesters took to the streets in Tblisi after Georgia’s Parliament approved ‘foreign agents’ law. Georgia’s Parliament has signed off on a controversial bill, sparking outrage in the capital. In April, the government announced it was reviving legislation that would require media and nongovernmental organisations to register themselves as foreign agents if they receive more than … Read more
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