Budget
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Japan Approves Record Budget Amid Global Turmoil
Japan’s parliament has approved a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for the fiscal year, but faces calls for a supplementary budget due to global conflicts.
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Albany Standoff: Protests Surge as Budget Talks Stall
Dozens of arrests have occurred at the New York State Capitol as activists demand action on immigration and climate policy amidst stalled budget negotiations.
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CEC Sets New Rules for Parliament Elections and Preliminary Budget
The Central Election Commission has announced updated registration rules for parliamentary election party lists and a preliminary budget for election expenses.
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Dean Fuleihan: The Veteran Power Broker Steering Zohran Mamdani’s City Hall
Dean Fuleihan, a fixture of New York public service, returns to City Hall as Zohran Mamdani’s first deputy mayor, bringing decades of experience and a reputation for steady leadership amid historic changes.
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Bank of England Holds Rates: What It Means for Borrowers, Savers, and the Housing Market
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4%, signaling a cautious approach amid easing inflation but lingering economic uncertainty. This decision affects borrowers, savers, and the housing market, as experts weigh in on future rate movements and their…
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Federal Government Shutdown 2025: Budget Stalemate Threatens Services and Jobs
With a looming deadline and Congress deadlocked over healthcare and spending cuts, the U.S. faces its most severe government shutdown threat in years. Partisan gridlock, labor fears, and regional economic risks collide as the days tick down.
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Congress Faces High-Stakes Showdown as Government Shutdown Looms
As the government teeters on the brink of a shutdown, both parties dig in, each hoping to gain the upper hand. But the lessons of history suggest that no side truly wins when the lights go out in Washington.
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Federal Grants Pause: A Glimpse into the Future of Social Security and Medicare?
A recent, albeit short-lived, pause on federal grants and loans by the White House sparked concerns about the future of vital programs like Social Security and Medicare. While these programs were explicitly excluded from the temporary freeze, the incident highlighted…