Taiwan Rejects South Africa’s Demand to Relocate Its Representative Office Amid Diplomatic Tensions
South Africa recently requested that Taiwan move its unofficial embassy, known as a liaison office, from the administrative capital Pretoria...
TreeHouse Foods Recalls Over 500 Frozen Waffle Varieties Due to Listeria Risk
TreeHouse Foods, a major food manufacturer based in Oak Brook, Illinois, issued a recall for more than 500 varieties of...
U.S. ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule to Tackle Subscription Traps
On Thursday, October 17th, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a new “click to cancel” rule to simplify...
Bill de Blasio Defends Mayor Eric Adams Amid Corruption Allegations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has found an unexpected ally in his predecessor, Bill de Blasio, as he faces...
East Orange School District Announces Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis
On Thursday, October 17th, the East Orange School District in New Jersey announced a half-day schedule for students following a...
EU Increases Migrant Deportations as Italy Implements Albania Plan
Italy implemented its controversial plan to send migrants to Albania for processing on Wednesday, October 16th, marking a shift in...
Southern Africa Faces Worst Drought in a Century, Millions at Risk
On Tuesday, October 15th, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) reported in a briefing that more than 27 million...
U.S. Airports Begin Screening for Marburg Virus Amid Rwanda Outbreak
Starting mid-October 2024, United States health officials will begin screening travelers arriving from Rwanda at three major airports—JFK International in...
Brazil Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s X Platform After $5 Million Fine
Brazil lifted its month-long ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, October 10th, after the...
