Donegal Man Deported from U.S. After 15 Years following Immigration Crackdown

Father of two had applied for green card before deportation A Donegal man has been deported from the United States after living there for 15 years, highlighting growing concerns among undocumented immigrants under renewed immigration enforcement policies. The 40-year-old, who ran a small construction business near Boston, was removed from the U.S. over the weekend. […]

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HPCL to Invest $231 Million in 24 Compressed Biogas Plants Across India

New Delhi — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has announced a ₹20 billion (approximately $231 million USD) investment to build 24 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India over the next two to three years, as part of its strategy to support the country’s clean energy transition and reduce dependence on imported natural gas. The initiative […]

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Guterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic

The ambush took place on Friday along the Birao-Am Dafock axis in the volatile Vakaga Prefecture, in northeastern CAR, close to the border with conflict-hit Sudan. According to the stabilization mission, MINUSCA, the patrol was targeted by “unidentified armed elements” in the locality of Am-Sissia. Attack may be a war crime In a statement released […]

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Myanmar Military Urged to End Use of Child Soldiers following Alarming Surge in Violations

UN and Human Rights Watch condemn conscription of children and abuses under junta rule June 21, 2025 – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Myanmar’s military junta to immediately cease the recruitment and use of child soldiers, citing a sharp rise in violations against children since the 2021 coup. The appeal follows the junta’s […]

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Belarus Frees 14 Political Prisoners After Meeting with U.S. Envoy (Ret) General Keith Kellogg

Prominent opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky among 14 released following talks with Lukashenko MINSK — Belarus released 14 political prisoners on Saturday, including prominent opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky, following a meeting between President Alexander Lukashenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg, who serves in that role under President Donald J. Trump. The […]

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UK Government Unveils Industrial Strategy to Slash Business Energy Bills and Boost Competitiveness

New plan aims to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 firms and stimulate long-term economic growth The UK government will unveil a sweeping new industrial strategy on Monday aimed at reducing electricity bills for thousands of businesses, responding to growing concerns from industry leaders over high energy costs that have hampered competitiveness and stifled economic […]

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Joint statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on World Refugee Day

On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the strength and resilience of refugees, who have left their homes not by choice, but due to conflict, violence, persecution or human rights violations. This year’s World Refugee Day comes at a time when a record of more than 122 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU […]

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Happy Birthday to Prince William: A Life of Duty, Service, and Sustainability

June 21, marks the 42nd birthday of Prince William, the Prince of Wales, a royal whose life has been defined by public service, environmental advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to duty. Born in 1982 to King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, Prince William has grown up in the public eye. From his early […]

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Fred Smith, FedEx Founder and Visionary Entrepreneur, Dies at 80

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a pioneer of modern logistics, has died at the age of 80, the company confirmed on June 21. Smith transformed the global shipping industry with his revolutionary idea of overnight express delivery, turning a college term paper into FedEx — now a multibillion-dollar logistics powerhouse operating in over […]

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