China’s Belt and Road Initiative plagued by corruption and political backlash: report
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Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm’s initiative
The African nation of Congo on Tuesday became the latest liquefied natural gas exporter to begin producing its first cargo, a year after Italian energy company ENI launched the Congo LNG project with local partners. ENI said in a statement that the first cargo ship loaded with LNG will head to Italy’s regasification plant in […]
South Dakota abortion rights ballot initiative thwarted by Republican lawmakers
The Republican-led South Dakota Legislature is trying to block a ballot measure that would have allowed voters to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. Leaders of the initiative say the Republican effort threatens the state’s tradition of direct democracy. Supporters need to submit about 35,000 valid signatures by May 7 to be on the […]
Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative
Zimbabwe’s powerful vice president says his government will block university scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth, a move human rights groups described on Friday as perpetuating homophobic practices in the African country. The state university scholarships, aimed at people aged 18 to 35, are sponsored by GALZ, a membership organization for LGBTQ+ people in Zimbabwe. The association […]
Democrats warn against potential reactivation of Trump-era China Initiative
A group of Congressional Democrats is urging lawmakers to block the revival of the China Initiative, a program run under former President Trump. Some have claimed that the program racially profiles scientists and academics of Asian descent in the United States. The program, aimed at stopping China from stealing scientific and technological secrets, expires in […]
New York governor’s $2.4 billion initiative aims to address migrant influx
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $2.4 billion plan to deal with the influx of immigrants overwhelming New York City's homeless shelters. The proposal is part of a $233 billion budget plan by the governor's office, which has begun negotiations with legislative leaders. The treatment of immigrants, including the approximately 70,000 people in […]