Edward Walsh has officially assumed his role as the United States Ambassador to Ireland following a formal swearing-in ceremony conducted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Oval Office. A seasoned diplomat and public servant, Walsh brings extensive experience in international relations and transatlantic affairs to the post. His appointment was confirmed by the […]
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Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction from January, when “modest” growth seemed possible. The reasons for this range from trade tensions and tariffs whose main effect has been a “dramatic increase in investor uncertainty”, said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. She said that investment […]
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A severe heatwave sweeping across Japan has resulted in the deaths of at least four people, prompting authorities to issue heatstroke alerts in multiple regions for the coming days. Temperatures have soared above 35°C (95°F) in several parts of the country, with central and western Japan experiencing the most extreme conditions. Health officials have urged […]
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Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals. To facilitate these operations, several flights are being arranged from Jordan […]
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Speaking from Gaza City in the north of occupied territory, Olga Cherevko from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that water pumps had stopped at one site for displaced people there on Wednesday “because there’s no fuel”. “We are really – unless the situation changes – hours away from a catastrophic decline and a […]
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Nigeria’s oil regulator is implementing a new rule requiring oil producers to obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a unique identification number (UIN) for each shipment, enabling real-time tracking of crude oil and petroleum product exports. The updated framework, known as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation, is designed to combat oil […]
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The SANAD Organization for Human Rights, alongside Human Rights Watch, has called on Saudi Arabia to halt the mistreatment and medical neglect of elderly prisoners. The appeal follows the refusal by Saudi authorities to grant a United Nations expert access to elderly inmates during an April visit. Samer Alshumrani, Operations Manager at SANAD, highlighted the […]
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June 17, 2025 — Hokkaido, Japan – Honda has successfully conducted its first launch and vertical landing of an experimental reusable rocket, marking the company’s formal entry into the commercial space sector. The test, carried out by Honda R&D at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, involved a 6.3-meter rocket that reached an altitude of […]
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Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the investigation and analysis undertaken by his office, OHCHR, had revealed “an apparent total disregard for the protection of civilians during and after military operations.” The OHCHR’s Fact-Finding Mission in the eastern DRC is also investigating other alleged violations of international humanitarian law, “many of which may […]
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Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]
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