The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system, says Auckland Minister Simon Watts, Science Technology and innovation Minister Penny Simmonds and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. NZIAT is New Zealand’s fourth Public Research Organisation, set […]

The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year – […]

Victims-survivors of rape and sexual abuse will get 24/7 support through a free, trauma-informed, confidential helpline thanks to new Government funding. The Ministry of Justice has announced it has awarded £8.7 million to Rape Crisis England & Wales to continue their vital around-the-clock Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line. Free to use, the helpline offers […]

The Department of War released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military today. The Department remains committed to preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment, and continues to confront and counter harmful behaviors, provide victim assistance, and strengthen command climates. “Dignity, respect, and discipline are foundational to the warrior ethos and […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the approval of Arizona, Nevada, and South Carolina’s Ed-Flex applications, marking a historic milestone as 25 states now have access to this flexibility. With half the nation participating, Ed-Flex is reshaping how education agencies respond to local needs and drive student academic achievement. Ed-Flex allows states to waive […]

Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA). Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement in observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, highlighting examples of the most successful seizures and arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in connection to fentanyl trafficking and smuggling under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. “On […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 21, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced a raft of new measures aimed at improving security, particularly as it relates gun-related crime and violence on the island. A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting said that ministers held  “extensive discussions on the recent increase in gun-related crime […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug 21,  CMC -The  Director of Public Prosecutions  (DPP), Cindy Clarke, has confirmed that Bermuda has received an official request from the government of the Republic of the Philippines seeking the provisional arrest of Theresa Jeremias Requerme, a Filipino national wanted in her country in connection with a charge of murder. “Bermuda has […]

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Aug 21, CMC – St. Lucia is set to unveil its first National Exhibition for the development of one out of three Underwater Sculpture Parks, offering the public a unique opportunity to view the sculptures that will soon become part of the island’s underwater attractions. “Most importantly, this is a project about […]