National anti-corruption watchdog to be created in Australia
After years of discussion about the need for an impartial watchdog for politicians, Australia's government announced on Tuesday that it will present legislation to...
US to spend $400 bn in student debt relief plan
The Congressional Budget Office on Monday calculated that US President Joe Biden's proposal to cancel some of the nation's staggering student debt burden would...
Fires surge in Brazil’s Amazon, worst September since 2010
According to government data released on Monday, after a spike in deforestation during an election year, fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have increased in...
175 offshore gambling firms shut in Philippines, 40k Chinese workers deported
As part of a campaign against the infamously murky online gaming market, the Philippines would shut down 175 offshore gambling companies and deport around...
Hurricane Fiona: Over 746,000 people without power in Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Fiona knocked out electricity for the whole island's roughly 3.3 million population on Sunday night, an estimated 746,000 homes and businesses in...
After facing cyber attack, Australia to change privacy rules
After hackers targeted the second-largest telecom company in the nation, Australia aims to modify privacy laws to enable banks to be alerted to cyberattacks...
Amazon plans mid-October sale in 15 countries
An event similar to Amazon.com's Prime Day summer marketing campaign, which tries to boost holiday revenue and appeal to price-conscious purchasers suffering economic instability,...
PM Bob Loughman to face unprecedented challenges as snap elections announced in Vanuatu
The Republic of Vanuatu will witness snap elections on October 13, 2022, after President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved the parliament of the country and on...
Turkey’s 3k police to help secure FIFA World Cup
According to a source in the Turkish Interior Ministry, Turkey will send more than 3,000 riot police to Qatar to help secure World Cup...