In the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression, Ukraine’s resistance and resilience continues to be a shining example to us all. On 24 August, we celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day, honouring this steadfast spirit in defending freedom and democracy. The European Commission unfurled the Ukraine flag in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, […]
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Government representatives call for standardized public health procedures at the close of a 3-day simulation exercise. 25 August 2025, Cairo, Egypt – Government representatives from Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Tunisia — major countries on migratory routes in North Africa — convened in Cairo from 18–20 August for a 3-day table-top simulation exercise (SimEx) organized by […]
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Recent attacks have been particularly devastating in the Az Zaytoun neighbourhood, where airstrikes, artillery shelling and gunfire are continuous and intense, causing a high number of civilian casualties and the large-scale destruction of residential buildings and public facilities, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said in a statement. Since 8 […]
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Dublin, Ireland — Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has refused to rule herself out of the 2025 presidential election, as political parties and independents begin to position themselves for what is shaping up to be a competitive race to succeed President Michael D. Higgins. Speaking over the weekend, McDonald confirmed that Sinn Féin is […]
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ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully rescued 76 individuals, including women and children, following a precision airstrike on a bandit stronghold in Katsina State, officials confirmed on Saturday. The operation targeted Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area as part of an ongoing manhunt for a notorious gang leader known as Babaro. […]
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Her journey into humanitarian work began after years of serving in hospitals in Aden, where she witnessed firsthand the struggles vulnerable communities face in accessing healthcare services. “In Aden, I worked at a private hospital,” she recalled. “I found that many people couldn’t afford treatment. That reality pushed me to find a way to help […]
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Templemore, Co Tipperary — 22 August 2025Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has welcomed the attestation of 154 new probationer Gardaí at a ceremony held today at the Garda College in Templemore. The newly sworn members of An Garda Síochána will begin their policing careers with immediate deployment to Garda Divisions across […]
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WELLINGTON — The New Zealand government has announced two new visa categories under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, aimed at easing seasonal workforce shortages across key industries. The Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will be available from 8 December 2025. The GWSV targets skilled seasonal workers with […]
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BEIJING — China has reiterated its willingness to play a “constructive role” in resolving the war in Ukraine, following pointed remarks from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky questioning Beijing’s neutrality and suitability as a security guarantor. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated during a press briefing that China supports a political solution based on “mutual […]
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“It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all and to recognise the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,” Ms. Azoulay said. The Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. Details from Ark of Return, the permanent memorial at UN Headquarters […]
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