South African legal scholar Ibtisaam Ahmed discusses South Africa’s Expropriation Act, which was used by a misinformed US President Donald Trump to halt ... Show more

There's only one way to end our illegal immigration crisis: scrap the asylum system
telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2025/02/17/theres-only-one-way-to-end-our-immigration-crisis/

No such thing as 'ayuda promise' for pro-VP Sara impeachment solons— Ortega
mb.com.ph/2025/2/13/no-such-thing-as-promise-of-ayuda-for-pro-vp-sara-impeachment-solons-ortega

Milei government summons disability recipients to ‘audit’ hearing: Hundreds of thousands of Argentines who receive disability pensions are to be summoned to a ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-government-summons-disability-recipients-to-audit-hearing.phtml

Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', says minister: The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cq5gpyv4dnwo

Elon Musk ‘could shut off US welfare programmes’ after gaining access to $6 trillion payment system
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/02/musk-donald-trump-doge-us-treasury-block-welfare-payments/

The Case for “Avalanche Decoupling” From China: Planning for Dramatic U.S. Action in a Crisis Will Make One Less Likely
foreignaffairs.com/china/case-avalanche-decoupling-china

Couple reunited with dog stolen over seven years ago: A couple who never gave up hope after their dog was stolen more than seven years ago has said it is a ...
rte.ie/news/newslens/2025/0208/1495525-dog-found/

Coroner Graveney Bannister is calling on Barbadians to assist with burying the deceased still stored in funeral homes.
There are at least 60 bodies with no ... Show more
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The US wants to trade further military and financial aid to Ukraine for access to the country's vast rare earth reserves. But some might already be under ... Show more
PA’s Abbas ends programme of allowances to families of slain Palestinians: Decree says families of Palestinians jailed or killed by Israel may apply for social ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/10/pas-abbas-overhauls-payments-for-families-of-slain-and-jailed-palestinians

Big Tech is powering Trump’s immigration crackdown: And the only way to resist it is grassroots mobilisation against the all-powerful broligarchy.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/2/9/big-tech-is-powering-trumps-immigration-crackdown

Neurodivergent people on benefits to be helped into work in bid to cut welfare bill
inews.co.uk/news/politics/neurodiverse-people-on-benefits-to-be-helped-into-work-in-bid-to-cut-welfare-bill-3511150

US Aid Freeze Numbs Ukraine: As the US aid freeze ripples across the globe, vital services are facing cutbacks or outright ruin, notably in Ukraine.
cepa.org/article/us-aid-freeze-numbs-ukraine/

Political Advisor at the Office of President William Ruto, Karisa Nzai, briefs the media during the launch of the Mombasa Kalenjin Toloita Welfare in Mombasa ... Show more
Over 24,000 pet cats licensed since start of scheme, authorities to ramp up free microchipping services
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pet-cats-licence-licensing-free-microchipping-avs-4925711

Benefits claimants could lose £5000 a year in major Labour welfare overhaul: Hundreds of thousands of people could see reductions in sickness benefits payments ...
thenational.scot/news/24902551.benefits-claimants-lose-5000-year-major-welfare-overhaul/

Guest finds seal sleeping in her hotel room in the Netherlands: A guest at a beachside hotel found a surprise visitor in her hotel room when she came back from ...
cbsnews.com/news/seal-sleeping-hotel-room-vlissingen-netherlands/

Tinubu approves 65 years retirement age for doctors, healthcare workers: President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and ...
punchng.com/tinubu-approves-65-years-retirement-age-for-doctors-healthcare-workers/

House Democrats protested moves to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, which provides financial aid to countries around the world. Rep ... Show more

Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions: Some beneficiaries will have to prove they are looking for work before they can get back to "green" on the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/540745/critics-slam-punitive-new-benefit-sanctions

Pierre Poilievre Wants Radical Austerity for Canada: Conservative Pierre Poilievre’s politics aren’t just about populism — they’re grounded in Milton Friedman’s ...
jacobin.com/2025/02/poilievre-friedman-neoliberalism-canada-converatives/

Welfare reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully: The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cgkje8vj84ro

White House budget office suspends federal financial aid programs: Agencies were told to identify potentially problematic programs by Feb. 10.
abcnews.go.com/US/white-house-budget-office-suspends-federal-financial-aid/story

DWP minister says thousands will be taken off benefits in sweeping reform
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/dwp-minister-says-thousands-taken-30899298

Bangladesh is committed to meeting demand for skilled workers in Saudi Arabia, said Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Bangladeshi Ministry of Law ... Show more
Victorian RSL clubs spent only 1.5% of pokies revenue on veteran welfare, study finds
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/20/victorian-rsl-clubs-spent-only-15-of-pokies-revenue-on-veteran-welfare-study-finds

AI prototypes for UK welfare system dropped as officials lament ‘false starts’: Exclusive: Pilots for staff training, jobcentres and speeding up disability ...
theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/27/ai-prototypes-uk-welfare-system-dropped

The press lobby is going feral—ignore it: Given the pressures of 24-hour news, lobby journalists cannot plausibly understand policy detail ...
prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/69113/the-press-lobby-is-going-feral-reeves-starmer

Editorial: We're running out of time to rescue pets that survived the Palisades fire
latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-01-24/rescue-the-pets-that-survived-the-palisades-fire

Trump Drive to Cut Safety Net Could Hit His Voters: The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food and housing, but many of those programs now reach ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/23/us/politics/trump-social-safety-net.html

OMB Nominee Russ Vought Defends Social Program Cuts, Welfare Work Requirements: On Wednesday, Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee grilled Budget Office ...
democracynow.org/2025/1/23/headlines/omb_nominee_russ_vought_defends_social_program_cuts_welfare_work_requirements

DWP powers to include driving bans and bank account access: Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24877331.dwp-powers-include-driving-bans-bank-account-access/

Europe’s welfare states are at risk. Trump could make the problem worse: Europe’s generous welfare states are coming under increasing strain as weak economic ...
cnn.com/2025/01/19/business/davos-europe-welfare-spending-trump-intl/

Senator Francis Tolentino is set to launch the LITAW Program—a forward-thinking disaster relief initiative aimed at providing swift and comprehensive ... Show more
Tolentino to launch LITAW disaster relief program
Tolentino to launch LITAW disaster relief program
Hundreds of Israeli citizens gathered in Tel Aviv to demand a deal to release hostages held in Gaza, and to call for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister ... Show more

UK seeks to rekindle 'pragmatic' economic China ties: The UK has made an attempt to restart economic talks with China after a six-year gap ...
dw.com/en/uk-seeks-to-rekindle-pragmatic-economic-china-ties/a-71272123

Trump Suggests U.S. Expansion Into Greenland and Canada: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2025/01/07/us/trump-news

Loomer Slams ‘Welfare Queen’ Musk in Surging MAGA Civil War: Loomer questions Elon Musk’s meetings with Iranian and Chinese officials and asks ...
thedailybeast.com/loomer-slams-welfare-queen-musk-in-surging-maga-civil-war/


Quick Glance: Tech and Nationalism: A Right-Wing Conflict
- Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan as an AI policy adviser has sparked tensions between the tech right and the nationalist right.
- Musk's defense of the H-1B program has created a conflict with nationalists who oppose immigration.
- The two factions, which once collaborated to elect Trump, now face irreconcilable differences.
- Trump's upcoming term may reveal how he balances the interests of the wealthy with the demands of the nationalist movement.
Last week marked a big win for animals across Mexico.
On December 2, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a set of constitutional reforms that will pave ... Show more
Mexico passed unprecedented animal rights reforms. What happens next? | Vox
Mexico passed unprecedented animal rights reforms. What happens next? | Vox
Quick Glance: Mexico Strengthens Animal Welfare in Constitution
- The recent constitutional amendments in Mexico represent a significant win for animal rights, marking the first mention of animals in the national Constitution.
- The reforms empower the federal government to create comprehensive animal welfare laws intended to protect all animals, including farmed species.
- A key aspect of the amendments is the prohibition of animal mistreatment in Article 4, which mandates state responsibility for ensuring animal protection.
- The future of animal welfare in Mexico relies on effective implementation of the new laws, alongside support from political factions and collaboration among animal advocacy groups.
More cash for one million Australians from January 1 as welfare payments rise with inflation
9news.com.au/national/welfare-payments-in-australia-millions-to-have-extra-money-from-january-1-2025/bc7ee623-2f4a-4fe7-94c2-803ace17e6c5

“My wages are going into your savings account! Get a job." 😳 Full story: ‘A lot of sacrifices’: 22yo reveals how much she’s saved while on Centrelink | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets: The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect ...
nytimes.com/2024/12/10/us/politics/20-billion-dollar-loan-ukraine.html

Quick Glance: US Transfers $20 Billion for Ukraine Support
- The U.S. Treasury has transferred $20 billion to a World Bank fund for Ukraine's economic support.
- This action fulfills the U.S. commitment aligned with the EU and other nations' contributions.
- The funds will be used exclusively for non-military purposes, avoiding the need for congressional approval.
- This initiative forms part of a broader G7 strategy to aid Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion.
Former #Uttarakhand Governor and #UttarPradesh 's Child Development and Women Welfare Minister Baby Rani Maurya met CM #PushkarSinghDhami at the Chief Minister's residence in #Dehradun ... Show more
College closures expected to spike amid 'unprecedented fiscal challenges,' Fed research finds
cnbc.com/2024/12/11/college-closures-could-jump-amid-financial-challenges-fed-research.html

Lawmaker slams lack of time frame to disclose sexual abuse at care homes; official says fixed period ‘not suitable’ Lawmaker slams lack of time frame to disclose sexual abuse at HK care homes
Weakened Iran Ponders Next Steps After Assad Exit: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-11/weakened-iran-ponders-next-steps-after-assad-exit


Foster Parents Fight for Custody Amid Baby Trafficking Scandal: Hyderabad: A group of couples are fighting a legal battle for six months to claim children ...
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/foster-parents-fight-for-custody-amid-baby-trafficking-scandal-1845793

CM Revanth to Launch Hostel Baata: Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with ministers, party MLAs and MLCs, is set to visit government residential ...
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/cm-revanth-to-launch-hostel-baata-1845744

Minority Budget Funds Must Not Be Diverted: NMC Member Shahezadi: Vijayawada: National Minority Commission (NMC) member Syed Shahezadi emphasised that the ...
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/minority-budget-funds-must-not-be-diverted-nmc-member-shahezadi-1845698

Welfare a Priority Despite Financial Constraints: AP Finance Minister: Kurnool: Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav has said the state government is operating with ...
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/welfare-a-priority-despite-financial-constraints-ap-finance-minister-1845703

Hajj 2023: Ogun refunds N75.6m to 1,238 pilgrims: Executive Secretary of the Board, Ajibola Taiwo, made this known in a statement issued to journalists in ...
punchng.com/hajj-2023-ogun-refunds-n75-6m-to-1238-pilgrims/

Reps urge action against emerging XEC COVID-19 variant: The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to ...
punchng.com/reps-urge-action-against-emerging-xec-covid-19-variant/

Armed Forces Commissioner Bill to apply equally to all forces
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/armed-forces-commissioner-bill-to-apply-equally-to-all-forces/

China’s Stimulus Splash Barely Registers With Global Markets: China’s sway over the global market is in noticeable decline.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/china-s-stimulus-splash-barely-registers-with-global-markets


Tribunal orders defunct Pasir Gudang childcare centre to return deposit: THE Johor Consumer Claims Tribunal has ordered a childcare centre in Pasir Gudang to ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/12/10/tribunal-orders-defunct-pasir-gudang-childcare-centre-to-return-deposit

Tenants also eligible for energy-saving subsidy: The new financial aid for energy saving in houses (“Exoikonomo 2025”) will have an increased budget limit for ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1255807/tenants-also-eligible-for-energy-saving-subsidy/

Osterholz district: Guardianships and custodianships are increasing: The number of guardianships | and custodianships in the Osterholz district is increasing ...
weser-kurier.de/landkreis-osterholz/landkreis-osterholz-vormundschaften-und-pflegschaften-nehmen-zu-doc7y7ff4hxtma15x89n6dt

Magistrates in Cross River threaten to embark on indefinite strike: The magistrates earlier embarked on a three-day warning strike.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/760307-magistrates-in-cross-river-threaten-to-embark-on-indefinite-strike.html

Ontario First Nations mull next steps on child welfare amid various legal opinions
cp24.com/news/canada/2024/12/09/ontario-first-nations-mull-next-steps-on-child-welfare-amid-various-legal-opinions/

Huge China Levered ETF (YINN, CHAU) Bets Pay Off With $138 Million Paper Gain: Traders who scooped up millions of shares worth of bullish options over the past ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-09/huge-levered-china-etf-bullish-bets-net-138-million-paper-gain


Levered China ETF Bullish Bets Net $138 Million Paper Gain: Traders who scooped up millions of shares worth of bullish options over the past week in tiny ...
trib.al/c7FqPiN


Inverness and Inverurie hen rehoming days coming soon: People living in and around Inverness, and Inverurie have a chance to adopt a rescued hen in need of some ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/farming/6647324/inverness-and-inverurie-hen-rehoming-days-coming-soon/

Fubara unveils NAF housing project, assures security agencies of support: Fubara has said no amount of support for the security agencies is enough for the ...
punchng.com/fubara-unveils-naf-housing-project-assures-security-agencies-of-support/

Japan to scrap ¥1.06 million employee pension threshold in 2026: The government also plans to abolish a requirement that companies must have at least 51 ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/08/japan/society/japan-pension-reform-talks/

Over 4,200 child abuse cases reported as of August, says Noraini: KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,424 child abuse cases have been reported as of August this year ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/12/09/over-4200-child-abuse-cases-reported-as-of-august-says-noraini

Telangana to Introduce Waterbodies, RoR Bills: Hyderabad: The Congress government, which is celebrating the one year of Praja Palana by implementing a number of ...
deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/telangana-government-to-introduce-bills-on-waterbodies-ror-act-today-1845268

Air force officers’ wives offer free medical care: The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association has extended medical care and empowerment support to over ...
punchng.com/air-force-officers-wives-offer-free-medical-care/

An opportunity for unified data in Indonesia's social welfare programs: An opportunity for unified data in Indonesia's social welfare programs - ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/12/09/an-opportunity-for-unified-data-in-indonesias-social-welfare-programs.html

Joe Biden can be pardoned as a parent, but not as a politician: More is in play here than a father’s unrelenting grief over the welfare of his child ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/joe-biden-can-be-pardoned-as-a-parent-but-not-as-a-politician-20241202-p5kv7h.html

Quick Glance: Judge Critiques Biden's Pardon Statement on Hunter's Case
- Judge Mark C. Scarsi criticized President Biden for misrepresenting the charges against Hunter Biden in his pardon announcement.
- He noted that the president's claims contradict the court records and that Hunter Biden does not belong to the group of individuals who delayed tax payments due to addiction.
- Biden pleaded guilty to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes and filing false returns.
- Despite the concerns regarding the president's statements, the judge vacated the sentencing hearing and planned to officially close the case upon receipt of the pardon confirmation.
Thai monk’s DIY eyebrows to unlock welfare card payment go viral: The monk faced difficulties as his face sans eyebrows could not be recognised by the payment ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-monks-diy-eyebrows-to-unlock-welfare-card-payment-go-viral

Amy is a single mum on long term sickness benefits. She’s never had a full-time job, and is worried about what might happen if she got one ... Show more

This is why it was shut: This is why the M65 was shut for 2 hours this morning | Lancashire Telegraph
Childcare centres must display registration number, says Nancy: KUCHING: All childcare centres (taska) registered under the Social Welfare Department are ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/12/08/childcare-centres-must-display-registration-number-says-nancy

Marina Market owners to bid for multi-million euro state aid package to deliver Cork event centre
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41531603.html

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