Nigeria has hit Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a staggering $220 million fine for violating local data privacy laws. After a thorough investigation revealed that Meta’s policies deny Nigerian users the right to control their personal data, the government demanded immediate changes and a hefty
Finland has just passed a controversial new law that allows it to turn away asylum seekers at its long eastern border with Russia, a move critics say could breach international laws and human rights standards. The law, aimed at combating what Finland calls Russia’s “weaponization” of migration, lets border guards
Bangladesh is in turmoil as thousands of university students protest against job inequality and poverty, demanding the removal of government job quotas. The situation has escalated into deadly clashes, with six people reported dead and many injured. In response, the government has shut down the country’s mobile internet to stifle
President Joe Biden’s Secret Service chief, Kimberly Cheatle, is set to face a House hearing after failing to prevent a sniper attack on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle, who was previously praised by Biden for her exceptional leadership, is now under fire for potentially prioritizing diversity over merit in her
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on July 15th, expecting to become the EU’s new foreign policy chief. Known for her strong support of Ukraine and tough stance against Russia, Kallas is moving to Brussels amid her party’s declining popularity at home. Despite Estonia’s high defense spending under her leadership,
Denmark is set to introduce the world’s first carbon tax on livestock, charging dairy farmers about $96 per cow starting in 2030 to reduce methane emissions. This bold move aims to help the country meet its climate goals by tackling agriculture, the biggest source of emissions in Denmark. While the
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over a month due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Initially planned for a brief stay, they encountered helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, preventing their return to Earth. Despite the setbacks, both
New York City has spent over $1 billion in taxpayer funds converting hotels into shelters for migrants, with nightly rates averaging $156 per room and some costing up to $300, according to a New York Post report. The city’s total expenditure on the migrant crisis exceeds $4.88 billion, with nearly
On July 7, Congressman James Comer demanded that President Biden’s personal physician explain why he hasn’t tested the President’s mental fitness, raising concerns about Biden’s health and independence in his assessments. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who has treated Biden since 2009, reported Biden as healthy in February 2024, despite claims of