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Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Program: The Back and Forth of the US Legal System 

“Today, President Biden is announcing a three-part plan to provide more breathing room to America’s working families as they continue to recover from the strains associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.” Such was the pivotal promise echoed by the Biden Administration back in 2022, promising to tackle an issue voters deeply cared about in exchange for their support.

Why Did Many Young Tunisians Stay Home on Election Day?

In Tunisia’s 2024 presidential election, Kais Saied was re-elected as president in a triumph. However, the election saw a very low turnout, with less than 30% of voters participating, raising concerns about the country’s political future.

Antarctica is Turning Green at an Alarming Rate

Antarctica, the continent characterized by ice, is turning green. Images taken from space in a four-decade-long study have revealed the unfortunate reality of climate change’s impact on Earth’s southern pole.

UK Quits Coal: The End of a 142-Year Legacy in Power Generation

It has been 142 years since the United Kingdom became the birthplace of coal power. However, as of September 20, 2024, the country has officially turned its back on decades of history, establishing itself as the first major economy to do so with the closure of its last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire. 

Donald Trump’s Consequent Encounters With Death

On September 16th, the Secret Service spotted a man hiding in the bushes on the outskirts of the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. He had a rifle in hand, ready to fire at the former president of the United States who was about 300 to 500 yards away on the golf course.

Russia Passes New Immigration Laws: Stricter Rules, Legal Challenges, and Consequences for Immigrants

Russia’s choice to prioritize control over fairness leaves thousands of migrants to navigate a legal system stacked against them. The country’s future depends not just on security but on how it treats those who come seeking a better life

Human Rights Watch is Concerned over Congolese Trial Sentencing 37 to Death 

Thirty-seven men, including six foreigners, have been sentenced to death in Congo earlier this month, September 2024, over an attempted coup d’état last May

The Silent Struggle: Racism and The Harsh Reality of Being a Tajik Immigrant in Russia (Part 1) 

From xenophobic discrimination in housing, employment, and daily life, particularly in the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall terror attack to the analysis of personal anecdotes, the piece highlights the severe challenges Tajik nationals endure in a society that marginalizes non-Slavic minorities.

European Union Elections Draw Closer

With the EU parliamentary elections drawing closer, the Stork reminds all EU citizens at IEU to vote. It breaks down how the elections may impact the Union's future.

Flare-Ups in Pro-Palestinian Protests Across U.S College Campuses

As the war in Gaza continues, Pro-Palestinian protests have emerged across university campuses in the U.S., long known as hotbeds for political and social movements. The Stork breaks down the form the protests are taking and the political reactions to them.

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The Response of the European Union to Trump’s Tariffs

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