Italy approved the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge, despite concerns. The €13.5 billion project, championed by Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, aims to boost southern Italy's economy and is slated to begin construction next year. The bridge's classification as defense-related has raised...
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik has been stripped of his presidential position following an appeals court verdict sentencing him to a year in prison and a six-year ban from politics. Dodik, known for his pro-Russia stance and separatist threats, plans to appeal. The Central Electoral Commission will hold...
Beto O'Rourke's political action committee, Powered by People, is financially supporting Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting map. The Democrats' absence prevents a quorum, halting the process. The funding covers travel and lodging costs, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. ...
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin amid looming ceasefire deadline set by Donald Trump. The three-hour meeting occurred as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, despite Trump's threats of sanctions. While expectations for a settlement are low, the US recently approved $200 million...
Sixty years after its passage, the Voting Rights Act faces new challenges. A Supreme Court case questions whether private citizens can sue to enforce Section 2, which prohibits racially discriminatory voting practices. Republican officials in multiple states argue only the Justice Department can file such suits, potentially crippling...
Texas Republicans are escalating efforts to redraw US House maps, potentially giving the GOP five more seats. Democratic lawmakers fled the state to block the effort, prompting Republican threats of removal from office, including legal action from Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton. Democrats maintain they won't return,...
Former President Trump is escalating his criticism of what he calls "debanking," claiming banks discriminated against him. He reportedly plans an executive order to investigate banks for unfairly rejecting customers based on political or religious grounds. While banks deny such practices, Trump cites his experiences with JPMorgan Chase...
Stricter U.S. visa policies are causing a significant drop in international student enrollment. Long wait times and increased scrutiny are pushing students to consider alternatives like the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. The UK has seen a surge in applications, particularly from China and the U.S., while...
Defense Minister Israel Katz defended IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir after attacks from Prime Minister Netanyahu's son, Yair, who accused Zamir of insubordination regarding a potential Gaza occupation plan. Katz affirmed Zamir's right to express his views, while implicitly supporting the plan, which aims to gain full control...
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av sparked controversy. He led a public prayer service and called for Jewish resettlement of the Gaza Strip, a statement seemingly supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu's potential announcement of an IDF operation to conquer Gaza. ...
