WASHINGTON/CARACAS, Oct. 20, 2025 — The United States has taken two survivors into custody following an airstrike on a vessel it alleged was linked to Venezuelan drug cartels operating in the Caribbean. According to U.S. defense officials, the strike — carried out late last week — destroyed much of the boat, killing several on board, […]
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Addressing the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s 195 Member States in Geneva, Rebeca Grynspan said that 72 per cent of global trade “still moves under WTO rules” – a reference to the World Trade Organization, whose agreements are negotiated and signed by trading nations. “We have for now avoided the domino effect of tariff escalation […]
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DUBLIN, Oct. 20, 2025 — Gardaí are investigating a serious sexual assault at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, which is currently being used to house applicants under the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS). The incident, reported on Monday morning, involves the alleged rape of a 10‑year‑old Irish girl by a man understood to be an […]
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A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging former National Security Advisor John Bolton, 76, of Bethesda, Maryland, with serious crimes related to the mishandling of classified information. The indictment charges Bolton with eight counts of transmission of national defense information (NDI) and 10 counts of unlawful retention of NDI. “There is one tier […]
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Spain is charting a distinct course in its foreign policy by strengthening ties with African nations, even as other Western powers reduce development aid and adopt tougher stances on migration. The strategy reflects both pragmatism and long‑term planning, with Madrid seeking to secure economic partnerships, manage migration flows, and bolster its global influence. AfroMadrid 2025 […]
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ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2025 — A 49‑year‑old Georgia man was taken into custody on Monday morning after allegedly driving to Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport with an assault rifle and threatening to “shoot up” the terminal, police confirmed. The suspect, identified as Billy Joe Cagle of Cartersville, was intercepted shortly after 9 a.m. following a tip‑off […]
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2025 — Passengers across the United States encountered significant travel disruption today as airlines and airports reported hundreds of cancellations and thousands of delays. Data from FlightAware showed at least 412 flights cancelled and 4,587 delayed by mid-afternoon, with the heaviest impacts at Newark, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago O’Hare. Causes of […]
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BRUSSELS, Oct. 20, 2025 — Thousands of passengers across Europe experienced travel disruption today as airlines and airports reported widespread cancellations and delays. According to data compiled by AirHelp and EUROCONTROL, at least 69 flights were cancelled and 823 delayed across the continent’s busiest airports, including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and Stockholm […]
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DUBLIN, Oct. 20, 2025 — The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its latest quarterly statistics, revealing strong momentum in the delivery of social and affordable housing. Minister for Housing James Browne TD welcomed the figures, describing them as evidence that government measures are “moving the dial” in tackling the housing crisis. […]
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Business & Macro Kenya Airways–Qatar Airways PartnershipKenya Airways and Qatar Airways have expanded their cooperation through a codeshare agreement covering 19 destinations. Effective October 26, 2025, the deal allows Kenya Airways passengers to connect via Doha to 10 global destinations, while Qatar Airways customers gain access to eight Kenyan and regional routes. Executives from both […]
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