Beijing, 9 October 2025 — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Chinese government to immediately drop charges against Gao Zhen, a U.S. permanent resident and prominent artist known for his critical depictions of China’s Cultural Revolution. Gao was arrested in August 2024 while visiting family in Sanhe City, Hebei province, and charged with […]
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Cairo, 9 October 2025 — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the detention of prominent Egyptian journalist and researcher Ismail Iskandarani, who was arrested in Cairo on 24 October over Facebook posts critical of government policies. The organization described the arrest as part of a broader crackdown on independent journalism and free expression in Egypt. […]
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Khartoum, 9 October 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the killing of Sudanese journalist Alnor Suleiman Alnor, who died following a drone strike on his home in El Fasher, North Darfur. The press freedom group is urging Sudanese authorities to investigate whether the attack was a deliberate attempt to silence his […]
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Dublin, 9 October 2025 — Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris TD has welcomed the announcement by President Donald Trump that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and peace deal for Gaza, describing it as a pivotal moment in efforts to end the war and humanitarian […]
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Luxembourg, 9 October 2025 — Ireland’s Minister for Finance and President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, is attending the October meetings of the Eurogroup and the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Luxembourg, where he will chair key discussions and represent Ireland on a range of fiscal and economic matters. Eurogroup Agenda On Thursday, […]
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Dublin, 9 October 2025 — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has officially opened a new domestic violence refuge in Dublin 4, marking a significant expansion in Ireland’s support infrastructure for survivors of domestic abuse. A Purpose-Built Sanctuary The refuge, operated by Sonas Domestic Violence Charity, comprises nine residential units and is […]
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Alaa Abd El Fattah is finally free and at home with his family. On September 22, it was announced that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had issued a pardon for Alaa’s release after six years in prison. One day later, the BBC shared video of Alaa dancing with his family in their Cairo home and […]
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During the landmark 1995 event in the Chinese capital, countries came together and adopted the Beijing Declaration – a blueprint document for advancing women’s rights (read our explainer, here). At the high-level celebratory event on Monday, countries, civil society organizations, and representatives from academia and the private sector discussed how to accelerate its implementation. “For so many […]
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Brussels, 9 October 2025 — Air travel across Europe is expected to face moderate disruption on 9 October, with a combination of strike actions, staffing shortages, and seasonal demand pressures contributing to delays and cancellations. According to EUROCONTROL and industry monitoring platforms, the continent is forecast to handle over 31,000 scheduled flights tomorrow, with disruption […]
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Brussels, 9 October 2025 — Google has announced a landmark investment of €5 billion (US$5.8 billion) in Belgium to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, marking one of the largest technology commitments in the country’s history. Expansion in Wallonia The investment will primarily support the growth of Google’s data centre campus in Saint-Ghislain, with […]
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