The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that it has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Ukraine, Sudan and Venezuela, granting 937,000 nationals from these countries an additional 18 months of immigration protection under the TPS program.
The George HW Bush administration established the TPS program by enacting
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Brazil president signs offshore wind development bill into law
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva signed a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms into law on Friday. The bill seeks to enhance Brazil’s energy security and stimulate investment.
The legislation establishes the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy utilization in Brazil, provides incentives for industry development and job creation, and strengthens…
Protests delay Germany far-right party congress
Ukraine parliament bans organ harvesting from war casualties for transplantation
The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) passed legislation on Thursday prohibiting organ harvesting from military and civilian casualties of Russia’s invasion. The measure, Law No. 9558 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Organization of Medical Care Using Transplantation,” received broad support, with 254 of 313 lawmakers voting in favor.
The law expands previous…
Armenia approves bill to launch EU accession process
The Republic of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on Thursday at the regular cabinet meeting that the government has approved a bill to launch the European Union accession process,. The Cabinet also proposed some amendments to keep the bill in line with the law on normative legal acts. The bill will be debated in…
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and other foreign entities over war in Ukraine
The Japanese government introduced on Friday a new set of sanctions against Russia and other foreign entities in response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these sanctions, which fall under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, aim to strengthen international efforts to achieve peace and end…
Indigenous Philippines communities face rights violations amid nickel mining expansion: Amnesty International
Indigenous peoples and rural communities in the Philippines are facing human rights abuses amid nickel mining expansion, according to a report published by Amnesty International on Thursday.
Amnesty International found that nickel mining in the country has undermined the communities’ right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Amnesty’s business and human rights researcher Alysha…
US House votes to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
The US House of Representatives voted Thursday to impose sanctions against foreign persons who have taken part in or aided efforts by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to “investigate, detain, or prosecute” protected persons under US law, which includes the government officials of allies.
In its current form, Section 3 of the bill, titled…
New York judge gives US President-elect Donald Trump unconditional discharge, cementing conviction without further penalties
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New York Judge Juan Merchan gave US president-elect Donald Trump an “unconditional discharge” during a sentencing hearing Friday, formally convicting the president-elect on 34 felony counts of falsified business records without further penalties such as prison time or fines.
Reporter Adam Klasfeld relayed that Merchan deemed the unconditional discharge the “only lawful sentence” in this…
Venezuela government arrests prominent opposition leader during anti-government protests
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The Venezuelan government arrested opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday during an anti-government protest in Caracas. This incident occurred just one day before President Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration for a third term.
According to Machado’s team, security forces “violently intercepted” her as she attempted to leave the rally in Chacao, with government troops…