Trump administration issues new guidelines to combat COVID-19 spread
17.03.2020 | Zoe Gujral | 937
The Trump administration issued updated guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a press conference on Monday.
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Saudi Arabia detains 298 government employees on corruption charges
17.03.2020 | Zoe Gujral | 867
Nazaha, Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption body, on Sunday arrested 298 government employees on charges of bribery, embezzlement and exploiting their positions.
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District court stays Trump administration rule that was set to kick thousands off food stamps
16.03.2020 | Tyler Gillett | 858
The US District Court for the District of Columbia issued an injunction late Friday blocking a rule change that would have cut food stamp benefits to nearly 700,000 people.
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ISPs sign pledge not to disconnect customers for unpaid bills during COVID-19 pandemic
16.03.2020 | Tyler Gillett | 856
Dozens of large and small internet service providers have signed on to a pledge issued by the Federal Communications Commission to keep users connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
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United Nations condemns Thailand poultry producer for silencing human rights defenders
16.03.2020 | Rebecca Salamacha | 845
A group of United Nations (UN) experts condemned Thammakaset, a Thai poultry producer, for alleged targeting of human rights defenders Thursday.
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Congressional report calls for US cyber reforms
13.03.2020 | Michael Barber | 1049
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission released a 122 page report on Wednesday via livestream aimed at creating a “layered cyber deterrence” to defend the US against cyber attacks. “The U.S. government is currently not designed to act with the speed and agility necessary to defend the country in cyberspace,” the report asserted.
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Netherlands king apologizes for colonial violence in Indonesia
13.03.2020 | Gabrielle Wast | 951
Before a meeting between Indonesian President President Joko Widodo and the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, the Dutch monarch publically apologized for his country’s “excessive violence” against Indonesia during its colonial rule.
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Myanmar parliament rejects constitutional amendment to reduce military political power
13.03.2020 | Gabrielle Wast | 906
The National League for Democracy (NLD), headed by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, failed Tuesday to reduce the role of the military in Myanmar’s parliament.
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Canada justice minister introduces bill to criminalize conversion therapy
11.03.2020 | Daniel Klapper | 880
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti introduced a bill to the Canadian House of Commons on Monday to criminalize sexual orientation conversion therapy programs.
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New York governor announces COVID-19 quarantine north of New York City
11.03.2020 | Rebecca Salamacha | 855
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a two-week quarantine in a county north of New York City Tuesday.
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