The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that New York City’s poverty rate remained unchanged at 18.2% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year without [ more…]
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Immigration Clash: Trump vs. Harris as Election Day Nears
With the November 5, 2024 presidential election approaching, immigration is a key issue dividing candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Harris advocates for progressive reforms, including a pathway to citizenship and restoring the bipartisan border security bill, while Trump pushes a hardline agenda of mass deportations and reinstating policies like [more ...]
Putin Orders Troop Increase as Sanctions Strain Russian Economy, Expert Warns of Lessons for China
In a new development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin has called for another increase in troop levels, marking the third such escalation since the war began. As Russia’s military mobilizes, questions about the effectiveness of international sanctions continue to swirl. Stephanie Baker, author of the recently released [more ...]
Youth Are Likely to Vote and Driving Key Political Issues in 2024, Survey Reveals
Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, young voters between the ages of 18 and 34 are showing significant engagement in the political landscape, according to a new poll from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). The poll reveals that 57% of youth are “extremely likely” to [more ...]
Right-Wing Media Sidesteps Controversies Surrounding Trump
Recent events have placed former President Donald Trump in the spotlight for his connections to far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, known for her extremist views, as well as for the refusal of former Vice President Mike Pence to endorse his 2024 presidential run. However, much of right-wing media, including outlets [more ...]
UN Security Council Addresses Severe Humanitarian Impact of Russian Escalation in Ukraine
During a UN Security Council briefing on September 10, 2023, Monday, Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine due to intensified military actions and shifting front lines. Since Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022, over 11,700 civilians have been killed, and more than 10 million...
China Accuses US of Blocking Gaza Ceasefire Efforts at UNSC Briefing
During a UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Monday, Chinese Ambassador Geng Shuang criticized the US for obstructing ceasefire initiatives in the ongoing Gaza conflict, now approaching its one-year mark. Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, questioned the Security Council's effectiveness in addressing the crisis, asking, “Why has...
UN Report Reveals Over 5,000 Civilians Killed in Myanmar Since Military Coup
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a new report on Myanmar, highlighting a worsening crisis marked by severe human rights violations. Since the military coup on February 1, 2021, at least 5,350 civilians have been killed, over 3.3 million people have been displaced, and more than...
UN Urges Overhaul of Global Financial System Amid Debt Crisis Hampering Development
The UN has highlighted a severe imbalance in global finance, where some of the world's poorest nations allocate more resources to debt repayments than to health, education, and infrastructure combined. This financial strain severely impedes their economic development. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the international financial...
UN Fact Finding Mission Reports Unprecedented Violence and Rights Violations in Venezuela
On 17 September 2024, a UN-mandated investigation accused the Venezuelan government of escalating violence and repression to suppress opposition, highlighting arrests, torture, and sexual abuse as part of President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to stay in power. The report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela detailed the increasing severity of human rights abuses...
New York State Enacts Comprehensive Retail Worker Safety Law
Retail workers in New York are set to benefit from enhanced protections against workplace violence and harassment under a new...
CBO Forecasts Immigration Surge to Propel U.S. Economic Growth and Reduce Deficits Over Next Decade
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected that a significant increase in immigration to the United States over the next...
NYC Food Pantries See Unprecedented Surge in Demand, Up 82% Since 2019
New York City's food pantries are experiencing record-breaking demand, with visits surging by more than 80% compared to pre-pandemic levels,...
City Council Approves Groundbreaking Reparations Study and Racial Healing Initiative
In a historic move, the New York City Council has approved a bill to study reparations for the impact of slavery, addressing centuries-old racial injustices. The bill, spearheaded by [ more…]
Columbia University Protesters Set to Return Amidst Antisemitism Allegations and Campus Unrest
Republican-Led Congressional Panel Criticizes Columbia’s Response as Protests Against Israel’s Actions in Gaza Lead to Arrests, Suspensions, and Leadership Resignations. Most students at Columbia University who were subjected to [ more…]
UN General Assembly Votes In Favor of Sanctions On Israel
For the first time in 42 years, the UN General Assembly voted in favor of sanctions on Israel, calling on member states to implement travel bans and asset freezes [ more…]
UN Experts Urge Immediate Global Action Following ICJ Ruling on Israeli Occupation
UN experts have issued a stark warning, declaring that the international order is on a “knife’s edge” as the majority of States fail to act in compliance with the [ more…]
South Asia’s Economic Growth Expected to Outperform Global Regions in 2024
South Asia’s economic growth is projected to outpace other global regions, with GDP forecasted to rise by 5.8% in 2024 and 5.7% in 2025, according to the latest United [ more…]
Finland’s President Calls for Reform at UN Security Council, Ending Single State Veto
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has urged reforms to the United Nations Security Council, advocating for an end to the single state veto and the suspension of any member state [ more…]
Bangladesh Leads LDCs in E-Government Development Index
Bangladesh has surged 11 spots in the United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI) for 2024, ranking 100th globally out of 193 countries. With a score of 0.6570, Bangladesh surpassed [ more…]
