Advent International has agreed to sell Prague-based generic pharmaceutical company Zentiva to U.S. private equity firm GTCR for €4.1 billion ($4.8 billion), making it the largest private equity healthcare exit in Europe this year. The transaction follows a competitive bidding process and significantly boosts the region’s healthcare exit value for 2025 to €23.7 billion—already exceeding […]
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The rights office, OHCHR, interviewed 314 witnesses who left the DPRK – more commonly known as North Korea – and consulted with several organizations and experts to evaluate the human rights conditions there since 2014. The situation has not improved, and in many cases has worsened, “bringing even more suffering to the population,” said Spokesperson […]
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BALLINA, 12 September 2025 — Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced €1.7 million in funding for the purchase of 32 vehicles under Measure 2 of the 2025 CLÁR programme. The initiative aims to enhance transport services for individuals with reduced mobility, those accessing cancer care, and key […]
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NEW YORK, 12 September 2025 — Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Niall Collins TD, led a three-day trade mission to New York to promote Ireland as a premier EU hub for international legal services. The mission, held from 9 to 11 September, was organised by Ireland for Law, […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the arrest of a suspect in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. According to initial reports, the individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah. Details surrounding the arrest remain limited, and federal authorities have not yet released an official statement. Kirk, a prominent political figure and […]
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Two Ukrainian journalists, Heorhiy Levtchenko and Vladyslav Hershon, were sentenced last week by Russian courts to 16 and 15 years in prison, respectively, following two years of detention. The pair were arrested in August 2023 in the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol, alongside other media professionals linked to Ukrainian Telegram channels. Their reported offense: publishing […]
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STRASBOURG, 12 September 2025 — National anti-trafficking coordinators and rapporteurs from 54 countries convened at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening cross-sector partnerships and integrating crisis resilience into anti-trafficking strategies. The two-day meeting, co-organized by the Council of Europe and the OSCE Office of the Special Representative for […]
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A curated update on key developments across Africa 📅 12 September 2025 Geopolitics & Policy South Sudan Vice President Indicted on Serious Charges 🇸🇸 South Sudan has charged Vice President Riek Machar and 20 others with murder, terrorism, and conspiracy following an alleged attack on a military base. The attack was reportedly carried out by […]
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NATO has selected Oracle to host and protect mission-critical workloads from its Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), marking a strategic shift to U.S.-based cloud infrastructure. The decision reflects the alliance’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity, operational resilience, and data sovereignty across its digital operations. The NCIA, responsible for delivering secure communications and IT support to NATO […]
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Prince Harry concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including a private meeting with King Charles, before making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, September 12, 2025. The visit was made at the invitation of the Ukrainian government and focused on supporting wounded service members affected by the ongoing conflict. During […]
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