Belgium Permits Pensions, Maternity Leave For Sex Workers
A law has been passed in Belgium that gives sex workers the same rights and safeguards as other workers. The legislation, signed into law on Sunday, ensures that sex workers are entitled to maternity leave, pensions, and legal safeguards against exploitation. This decision followed widespread protests in 2022 during which sex workers demanded state support after being excluded from government assistance...
Gov. Mbah Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On Reappointment
Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the DG of the World Trade Organisation. Mbah, however, said that the development did not come to him as a surprise, given her great leadership of the organisation so far in her first term. A statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on...
US Judge Rejects Musk’s $55.8bn Tesla Compensation Offer
On Monday, a US judge denied an attempt to reinstate the pay deal through a shareholder vote, upholding her decision to reject Elon Musk's enormous $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla. In a court filing, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery ruled that Tesla’s attempt to ratify Musk’s compensation package through a June shareholder vote could not override...
US Woman Receives Life Sentence For Locking Boyfriend In Suitcase, Leaving Him To Die
A woman from Florida, USA named Sarah Boone was given a life sentence for trapping her boyfriend in a suitcase and letting him suffocate to death. Circuit Judge Michael Kraynick imposed the sentence on Boone, 47, on Monday. On October 25, Boone was found guilty by a jury of second-degree murder of 42-year-old boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in February 2020. Prosecutors told...
South Africa Eases Visa Requirements For Nigerian Tourists, Business Travelers
South Africa has introduced significant changes to its visa process for Nigerian tourists and business travelers, eliminating the need to present physical passports during visa applications. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this development on Tuesday during the inauguration of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. The event was attended by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. President...
South Korean Opposition Pushes For President’s Impeachment
On Wednesday, South Korea's opposition took steps to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his dramatic yet brief declaration of martial law, which led to thousands of protesters taking to the streets. Yoon’s shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades—before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama—plucked South Korea into deep...
Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected First Female Namibian President
The first female president of Namibia was sworn in Tuesday by the ruling SWAPO party, which won the contested elections last week. The main opposition has already stated that it does not recognize the disputed vote. Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots, followed by the candidate for the main opposition, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC),...
Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 For First Time
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as traders celebrated Donald Trump’s choice of a crypto supporter to lead the US securities regulator, boosting hopes that the new president will implement measures to reduce regulations in the sector. The cryptocurrency soared through the mark to a peak of $103,800, having enjoyed a blistering rally since the November 5...
Colombia Finance Minister Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe
President Gustavo Petro has asked Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla to step down on Wednesday following claims that he ignored the bribery of lawmakers. A former advisor accused Bonilla last week of knowing that lawmakers were being paid off in return for backing key reforms promised by Petro. The attorney general’s office alleges the bribes were paid with $200,000 taken from...
Crocodile Claims Life Of Plantation Worker In Indonesia
A woman working on a palm oil plantation in central Indonesia was attacked and killed by a crocodile, according to local police, and her body was later found in the animal's clutches. Indonesia is home to several species of crocodiles that regularly attack and kill humans. The 44-year-old woman was working with a colleague in West Kalimantan province on the island...
