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Australia reforms immigration policy: backpackers to face ballot system

Australia reforms immigration policy: backpackers to face ballot system

Australia is implementing stricter immigration policies, including reduced opportunities for backpackers to stay beyond one year and a ban on international students bringing family members. Additionally, the government is constructing a detention center to serve as a deterrent for unauthorized stays.

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How the Netherlands dropped to 46th place in gender equality rankings: ‘We are wasting so much talent’

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The Netherlands has dropped to 46th place in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Index, falling behind several other nations. Experts argue this decline represents a significant waste of talent and suggest creating a dedicated ministry for women's affairs to address the issue.

Trump threatens to halt trade with EU over relationship with Canada

Trump threatens to halt trade with EU over relationship with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with the European Union if the bloc proceeds with plans to make Canada an associated member. The dispute highlights potential tensions between the U.S. and its European partners regarding international trade relations.

US House of Representatives also approves Russian sanctions, ball in Trump's court

US House of Representatives also approves Russian sanctions, ball in Trump's court

The US House of Representatives has approved an extensive sanctions package against Russia following a similar vote in the Senate. The legislation now awaits final approval from President Donald Trump.

Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries

Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries

The Netherlands has fallen three places to 46th on the global gender equality index, falling further behind other European nations. The report highlights a decline in progress regarding women's emancipation in the country.

US central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, first hike in over 3 years

US central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, first hike in over 3 years

The U.S. Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to combat high inflation. This marks the first rate hike in the United States since July 2023, following widespread market expectations.