Recent data reveals a significant downturn in European tourism to the United States, with visitors from countries like Ireland, Norway, and Germany decreasing by 17%. This decline is largely attributed to heightened political and economic uncertainties under President Donald Trump’s administration. In March 2025, UK tourism to the U.S. saw a 14.3% drop compared to […]
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The latest attacks, which began on 11 April, saw Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-affiliated forces launch coordinated assaults on Zamzam and Abu Shouk – two of the largest camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Darfur – as well as the regional capital, El Fasher. Among those killed were 23 children as well as nine humanitarian […]
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With fighting showing no sign of abating and humanitarian access extremely limited, the crisis in Sudan has become one of the world’s largest emergencies, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on Monday. “This is a very, very sad milestone,” Mamadou Dian Balde, UNHCR Regional Director for East Africa said, marking […]
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On Monday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative Rik Peeperkorn told UN News about the desperate conditions he had seen at Al-Ahli before the attack, and the severe restriction on movement that is preventing thousands being evacuated for medical treatment outside of Gaza. “I was in Gaza several weeks ago and I came out in early […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a new call for qualified candidates interested in a fixed-term employment as Seconded National Experts (SNEs) at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. SNEs support EASA with their high level of professional knowledge and experience, in particular in areas where this is not available in house. The secondment […]
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In a rare emergency session, the UK government has assumed effective control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant—Britain’s last facility capable of producing steel from scratch—amid rising concerns over national security, economic stability, and industrial self-reliance. On April 12, Parliament passed the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025, empowering Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to direct operations […]
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The European Union’s border agency, Frontex, has initiated an investigation into Greece’s handling of undocumented migrants, focusing on 12 alleged human rights violations that occurred in 2024. While specific details remain undisclosed, these incidents reportedly involve illegal pushbacks of migrants at both sea and land borders. (AP News) This probe follows a series of concerning […]
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The United States has revoked the visa of former Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias. Arias, who served as president from 1986 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2010, received a brief notification from the U.S. government informing him of the visa revocation, with no specific reasons provided. Background on […]
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Amnesty International has urged the Tanzanian government to release opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested on April 9, 2025, during a political rally in Mbinga. Lissu, chairman of the opposition party CHADEMA, faces charges of treason and publishing false information, which his legal team and human rights organizations argue are politically motivated. According to […]
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On April 13, 2025, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris officially opened the new €2.6 million Civil Defence Headquarters in Roscommon. Located at the Ballybroghan Business Park, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of Civil Defence volunteers in the region. Facility Features and Significance The headquarters offers comprehensive amenities, including: […]
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