France Enacts Welfare Budget Law, Marking a Rare Government Victory

Violence During the Season Fuels Fear of Forced Displacement During the annual olive‑harvest period, a wave of confrontations erupted across the West Bank, culminating in the tragic death of a young Palestinian boy. The incident has intensified accusations that right‑wing elements within the Israeli administration are deliberately tolerating, or even...

In a significant escalation of tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered large-scale military exercises, mobilizing civilians to join the country’s defense efforts. The move comes as the United States continues to ratchet up pressure on the embattled leader, who is facing mounting opposition at home and abroad. Addressing the...

A recent study has revealed that children who contract Covid-19 for a second time are twice as likely to develop long Covid as those who have only had a single infection. The findings provide new evidence that reinfections with the virus can significantly increase the risk of long-term health consequences,...

Background The White House’s recent decision to slash the staffing budget of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has sparked a wave of concern among labor advocates. By imposing a strict cap on the number of federal employees who can work for the agency, the administration effectively crippled the board’s...

As the world grapples with the far-reaching consequences of climate change, Australia is finding itself at the forefront of the crisis. Rising temperatures, intensifying natural disasters, and devastating impacts on biodiversity have made the country a prime example of the urgent need for climate action. In a recent Climate Forward...

As the Northwest Passage, a centuries-old holy grail of navigation, begins to open up due to melting ice caps, Canada is turning to the Inuit people of the far north for help in staking its claim to this newly contested region. The passage, a treacherous and fabled water route connecting...