In a recent turn of events, Japan's top financial and economic leaders chose not to react to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) signal about a possible interest rate hike. This comes after Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at the possibility of a rate increase this month. The ministers' silence is notable. Typical
In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria's government has decided to pull back its 2026 budget plan. This move came after a series of large-scale protests, mostly led by young people. The demonstrations were so big that they were the largest in ten years. The biggest protest happened on a Monday. R
The UK is making big changes to its justice system. The government is reducing the number of jury trials. Now, only serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, and rape will have juries. Other cases, like those with shorter prison sentences, will be decided by a judge alone. This change is part of a
The UK is shaking things up in its court system. The government wants to speed things up by limiting jury trials. This change is aimed at cases where the punishment is less than three years in jail. Instead of a jury, a single judge will decide if someone is guilty or not. This idea is part of a bi
A recent U. S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea has sparked a heated debate. On September 2, a suspected drug boat was targeted, but the controversy lies in what happened next. Survivors from the initial strike were reportedly killed in a second strike, raising serious questions about the rules
In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has announced that National Guard troops will be stationed in New Orleans soon. This move is part of a broader plan to address rising crime rates in the city. The governor revealed that President Donald Trump has promised to send the troops before Christmas. The decis
Senator Mark Kelly is not backing down. He's calling out President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, demanding answers about recent strikes in the Caribbean. Kelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, insists that Hegseth should testify about the incidents. Two strikes were car
In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r
In a recent move, House Republicans have put together a detailed report. It talks about how banks are being pushed to cut ties with crypto companies. They call this "Operation Choke Point 2. 0. " The report is 50 pages long. It talks about how regulators are using pressure tactics. These tactics are
