House approves massive National Defense Authorization Act with controversial provision
1 of 3 | The U.S. House voted Wednesday to approve the National Defense Authorization Act, worth $895 billion to include pay raises for service…
Oregon approves largest solar project in the United States
Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Officials in Oregon have given the final green light to the largest proposed solar project in the United States. The Oregon…
US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan | Military News
Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.The United States has signed off…
Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions | Nicolas Maduro News
Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a measure that…
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks | Business and Economy News
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third…
NYC committee approves ‘historic’ rezoning allowing 80,000 new housing units
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says approval of his "City of Yes" rezoning plan by a key City Council committee on Thursday marks a…
Texas State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education on Friday issued final approval for a controversial state-authored curriculum that includes many references to Christianity and the Bible.…
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife | Civil Rights News
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.Legislators in Nicaragua have approved a constitutional amendment that will…
Biden approves disaster aid for Florida as millions remain without power
1 of 3 | A person takes a photo of a property from a road covered in sand after Hurricane Milton's landfall in Manasota Key,…
WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses | Health News
The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use…
FCC approves discounted phone, broadband services for those affected by Helene
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday approved providing survivors of Hurricane Helene and its tropical storm aftermath with discounted phone and broadband services through the…
US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan | Military News
The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the self-ruled island’s military in the face of rising tensions with China.United States President Joe…
ABS Approves Ammonia Fuel Supply System for Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
Article contentHOUSTON and TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system…
IMF approves $7bn funding agreement for Pakistan | Business and Economy News
Approval comes more than two months after international lender and Islamabad said they had agreed on programme.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new…
Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights | LGBTQ News
‘Family values’ bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union.Georgian politicians have approved the third and final reading…
White House approves rule to increase access to mental health services
The White House on Monday said it approved a final rule requiring health plans to prove mental health care and substance abuse care access. File…
Millions more passengers to fly over London as government approves airport expansion
London City Airport has gained approval from the Government to increase its overall passenger numbers and number of flights each year, meaning 2.5million more people…
Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses ‘imminent threat’ to a World Heritage Site.Israel has approved a new illegal settlement on a UNESCO…
Court approves Postmedia’s $1-million bid to buy Saltwire
Article contentA Nova Scotia court has approved Postmedia Network Inc.’s $1-million bid to acquire Saltwire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd.Saltwire, Atlantic Canada’s largest…
U.S. Senate approves Kids Online Safety Act, sends it to House
1 of 2 | Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., announced the passage of a Senate bill that would create the Kids Online Safety Act to help…