Office of Public Affairs | Deputy Assistant Attorney General Dina Kallay Delivers Virtual Remarks at the 2025 Chatham House Competition Policy Conference on Competition in the Airline Industry

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery, “Clearing the Runway for Unfettered Competition in the Airline Industry” Thank you for inviting me to speak at the 2025 Chatham House Competition Policy Conference. I regret not being able to join you in person today, but I am delighted to speak to you virtually and will leave time for […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 20, 2025

A concise overview of key developments across Africa, spanning business, geopolitics, security, environment, and governance. 📊 Business & Economy Mozambique: Insurgency Cripples AgricultureArmed violence in Cabo Delgado and Nampula continues to devastate farming communities. The FAO warns that over 461,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have lost access to livelihoods 360 Mozambique. Between September 22 and […]

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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan Launches 2026–2028 Strategic Plan of the Private Security Authority

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has formally launched the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan of the Private Security Authority (PSA), setting out a roadmap to strengthen regulation, modernise operations, and enhance public confidence in Ireland’s private security sector. The launch took place on 20 November 2025 at the Department of Justice, with […]

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Ireland Launches Campaign for UN Human Rights Council Membership (2027–2029)

Ireland formally launched its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2027–2029 term on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at UN Headquarters in New York. The event was accompanied by “Drawing Hope: Children’s Art for Peace”, an exhibition showcasing artwork from children in eight countries, including Ireland, symbolizing the […]

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Netherlands Suspends Takeover of Nexperia in Gesture to China, Easing Semiconductor Tensions

The Netherlands announced on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, that it had suspended its proposed takeover of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, describing the move as a sign of “good will.” The decision was welcomed by Beijing as a positive “first step” in repairing strained relations between the two countries Al Jazeera Silicon Republic Euractiv France 24. Background […]

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MacArthur Foundation Awards $100 Million to Redeemer’s University, Nigeria Sentinel Pandemic Prevention Project

The MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to the Sentinel project, a groundbreaking global health initiative co-led by Dr. Pardis Sabeti of the Broad Institute and Prof. Christian Happi of the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH), Redeemer’s University, Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as part of the Foundation’s […]

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McKinsey Tops TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders for Third Consecutive Year

McKinsey & Company has once again been ranked #1 in TIME’s 2025 list of the Best Companies for Future Leaders, marking the third year in a row the global consultancy has secured the top spot. Recognition of Leadership Development The ranking, compiled by TIME and Statista, highlights 175 organizations across the United States that are […]

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Lainey Wilson Wins Big at 2025 CMA Awards, Secures Top Honors

Country star Lainey Wilson dominated the 2025 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, taking home some of the night’s most prestigious accolades while also serving as host of the ceremony at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Triple Victory for Wilson Wilson won Entertainer of the Year, the CMA’s highest honor, reaffirming her status as one of the genre’s […]

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EASA and IATA announce collaboration regarding air travel emissions calculations

BRUSSELS/COLOGNE/GENEVA, November 20, 2025 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and the IATA CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes across the […]

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UN aid office pushes for ‘unhindered’ humanitarian access in Sudan

In recent days the Emergency Relief Coordinator has travelled to various parts of the war-torn country and met leaders, frontline responders and survivors of the crisis. “We need more UN boots on the ground,” Mr. Fletcher said. “The UN is a ship that was not built to stay in the harbour, and this visit has […]

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