The proposed continuing resolution by congressional leaders aims to maintain government funding through March 14, effectively averting a potential shutdown. A significant provision within this extensive 1,500-page document is the permanent establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA)
In a bold move to enhance online safety for children, the Norwegian government is proposing an amendment to the country's Personal Data Act, which would raise the minimum age limit for social media usage to 15 years. Currently, Norwegian law permits 13-year-olds to consent to the collection and
The UK government has revealed a detailed plan to reform the social care sector in England, setting significant milestones up to 2028. This initiative represents the initial steps towards establishing a National Care Service, supported by a series of measures aimed at enhancing the sector. Among
The escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa has become a pressing concern for both regional and international stakeholders. The region has witnessed a significant increase in terrorist activities and fatalities since 2019, despite the presence of foreign military partners. This surge in
California legislators have introduced over 100 new laws, all set to take effect on January 1, 2025, with the ultimate aim of enhancing consumer protection, promoting workplace equity, and safeguarding the rights of various communities. These new regulations, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, cover
The perilous nature of defending environmental and human rights is starkly illustrated by the story of Dilip Mahato, an environmental activist in Nepal. Mahato was brutally murdered in January 2020 after trying to halt illegal sand and stone extraction from the Aurahi River in his hometown of
