The U. S. is tightening its travel rules. Starting soon, visitors from 42 countries, mostly in Europe, will have to share their social media handles from the past five years. This change is part of a broader effort to increase security checks for travelers entering the U. S. The new rules also ask
A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en
In Syria today, life is far from peaceful. The country has seen a big change. A new government is in power, and it's not friendly to everyone. Minorities like Christians, Kurds, and Alawites are scared. They say the old government, led by Assad, was strict but fair. It didn't target them because of
The United States recently gave the green light to a $686 million deal to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. This move comes at a time when tensions between Pakistan and India are high, following a recent conflict in Kashmir. The deal includes advanced technology and maintenance to keep Pakistan'
Austria's parliament has recently approved a law that stops girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools. This decision comes from the country's ruling parties and was also supported by the far-right Freedom Party. The only opposition came from the Greens, who believe this law goes against the
Mental health recovery is a big deal. It's not just about getting better. It's about changing lives. But what does recovery really mean? And how do we make it work in the real world? In Wales, recovery is now part of the mental health laws and policies. This is a big step. But does it make a differ
Pennsylvania is buzzing with environmental and energy-related activities. The state's Senate and House have packed schedules for 2025 and 2026, with numerous voting and committee meetings planned. These sessions will tackle important issues, including budget discussions and environmental regulations
Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
Australia made history by banning social media for users under 16. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, stood firm behind this decision. He admitted that the rollout was not perfect. Some teens found ways to stay online. They even bragged about it on social media. The new law affects big platforms
Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre
