National news refers to events that have a broad impact across the country, including news about politics, economics, culture and sports. These stories often have a significant impact on the national discourse, and are important for shaping public opinion. As a result, they play an essential role in holding government institutions accountable and bringing important […]
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The Decline of Local News
Local news is the reporting of events, issues and concerns that affect a particular community or geographic area. It is vital to a healthy democracy, fostering civic engagement by informing residents about government actions and decisions, enabling them to identify community needs and issues and hold officials accountable. Local news is also important to community […]
The Concept of Foreign Policy
A country’s foreign policy is the set of rules and principles governing how it interacts with the world. Foreign policies are shaped by a nation’s historical background, cultural values, economic interests, and security concerns. They involve the use of diplomacy, negotiation, and strategic decision-making to advance a nation’s values and interests on the global stage. […]
What Is Political Asylum?
Political asylum is the right to live in a foreign country, granted by that country’s government to people who have fled persecution in their home countries. This protection, from which few people are ultimately granted, was first endorsed by the ancient Greek word asulon (asylum), meaning “sanctuary.”[1] People who seek asylum can do so either […]
What Is Government Policy?
Government policy encompasses all laws, regulations, and decisions a government institution may make about a particular political problem. It’s difficult to find a pragmatic definition of policy, but scholars generally agree that it refers to “a course of action for dealing with a public problem.” The government’s ability to shape and implement policies is important […]
How News Coverage Affects You and Your Health
News coverage is information published in newspapers, broadcast on television and radio, and available online. It can include a wide variety of topics including political events, crime, weather, and sports. Often, these articles will contain photographs or video clips to add to the story and illustrate the points being made. News coverage also can include […]
Political Unrest and Travel
Political unrest can take a variety of forms, including riots, strikes, and anti-government demonstrations. It typically involves a desire for overthrow of a government or significant changes to its policies. Political unrest may also be a catalyst for terrorism and other violent attacks. The roots of unrest are complex. They range from climate change and […]
The Study of Global Affairs
The study of global affairs focuses on the interactions between nation-states and non-state actors across the world. It includes diplomacy, trade, and security as well as broader issues such as global poverty, human rights, and environmental degradation. The study of global affairs gained prominence following the decolonization of many new nations as they sought to […]
What is World News?
World news (also known as international news or foreign coverage) is the news media jargon for any type of reporting that involves a country outside of one’s own. It may include reports sent from abroad by a correspondent or a journalist who is based in another city, or – less commonly – may cover global […]
How to Enable an Action to Send a Daily Update
Daily update is a report or summary of events, progress, or changes that happen on a regular basis. For example, a team might provide a daily update to stakeholders during morning meetings. To enable an action to send daily updates, go to the Actions console and click Develop in the top menu. Then, in the […]