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What impact might Jay Clayton's role as the new intelligence chief have on U.S. policies and public trust in intelligence?
The Senate voted to confirm Jay Clayton as President Donald Trump‘s director of national intelligence on Tuesday amid a record-long lapse in government spy powers. Clayton was confirmed by a party-line vote of 51-47. As DNI, Clayton will oversee the country’s 18 intelligence agencies. The office was formerly headed by Tulsi Gabbard. “Amid a heightened […]
What impact could ongoing US-Iran talks have on peace and safety in the region?
"Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," says a Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman
What should be done to prevent abuse by people in positions of power in our communities?
The High Court dismissed Kelvin Chelvam's appeal against his conviction for his role in the fatal abuse of Myanmar maid Piang Ngaih Don, who weighed just 24kg when she died
How can the EU balance online safety for children with protecting people's privacy?
The renewed authorization will be in effect until April 2028, with the hope that it will give time for the EU to agree on broader rules. Some online platforms had used the mechanism for years to voluntarily report child sexual abuse material as well as 'grooming' messages
What are the possible effects of banning imports of foreign robots on jobs and technology in the US?
American robot makers have been lobbying Washington for months to take action to counter the spread of popular Chinese bots
How might changes in oil prices affect our economy and daily lives?
Iran says it is still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign
What should be the role of Congress in decisions about military action in Iran?
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed a resolution on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran unless he obtains Congress' approval, but the Senate voted hours later to block a separate, similar measure. The House vote, the latest rebuke of Trump from Congress, was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it
How should communities respond to the ongoing violence in Kyiv to support safety and peace?
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine
What should be done to address the concerns raised by students in protests about education in India?
Dharmendra Pradhan quits in first major concession from PM Narendra Modi's government after nationwide demonstrations
What are the potential effects of former President Hernandez's return on Honduras and its political future?
Trump called Hernandez's drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration