Iraq's participation in international climate-focused events, particularly the annual COP meetings, has been marked by a series of contradictions and inconsistencies. Despite public commitments to addressing climate change, the country's heavy reliance on the fossil fuel industry and inadequate
On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, significantly impacting the retirement benefits for millions of public employees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This landmark legislation has garnered bipartisan support, with Congress
The rapid expansion of digital lending across international borders presents both opportunities and significant challenges for lenders and regulators. As technology enables financial services to transcend geographic boundaries, stakeholders must navigate a web of fragmented regulations, compliance
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 future of Syria remains shrouded in uncertainty as tensions between Iran and the newly established Syrian government persist. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's cautious optimism stands in stark contrast to the critical remarks made by Syria's new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan
On Christmas Eve, Nicaragua's ruler, Daniel Ortega, proposed a new law that dramatically increases the state's control over private financial institutions, fundamentally altering the operations of the Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) and the Superintendency of Banks and Other Financial Institutions
