The EU hosted the third humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Sudan on 13 March 2025. The meeting, held in Brussels, gathered humanitarian donors, United Nations (UN) agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Sudanese local responders. Close to 2 years since the beginning of the conflict, the humanitarian […]
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A prominent gathering of foreign business leaders is set to take place in Beijing later this month, as dozens of top CEOs converge for the annual China Development Forum. Scheduled for March 23-24 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the event will serve as a platform for high-level discussions on China’s economic future and foreign investment. […]
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In a crucial diplomatic gathering, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sit down with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala today in Brussels. The high-level meeting comes at a time of rising global trade tensions, highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation to address a growing number of economic challenges. Context and Global […]
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Council-appointed experts pointed to grave violations of fundamental rights in Iran, linked to popular protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Sara Hossein, chair of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, said that during peaceful protests, “children were killed and severely injured after being fired at with ammunition containing metal pellets”. The youngsters then faced […]
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In 2024, Allianz made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, boosting its green investments by €4.5 billion and achieving a 61.5% reduction in employee emissions. The company also set a new standard for transparency by publishing the insurance industry’s first fully CSRD-compliant Annual Report, a move that reinforces its commitment to accountability in environmental, social, […]
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In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU reacted swiftly and decisively, condemning Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression, imposing wide-ranging sanctions, and offering Ukraine its unwavering support. The EU remains committed to supporting Ukraine until it achieves a just and lasting peace. Strong and comprehensive EU response The EU has […]
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The funding cuts have severe repercussions for vulnerable migrant communities, exacerbating humanitarian crises and undermining essential support systems for displaced populations, the UN agency said in a statement on Tuesday. The adjustments involve “scaling back or ending projects affecting over 6,000 staff members worldwide” and implementing a structural realignment at headquarters, reducing staffing by approximately […]
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Minister for Education, Helen McEntee TD, has announced the launch of the second phase of the REPowerEU Energy Inventory Profile Survey, which will assess energy use across nearly 4,000 Irish schools. This initiative is part of Ireland’s broader climate action strategy aimed at achieving 2030 and 2050 climate targets, with a focus on decarbonizing the […]
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Ireland has been elected to the Council of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), a significant step for the country in shaping the future of maritime safety and navigation standards worldwide. The election took place during IALA’s inaugural General Assembly in Singapore on February 20, 2025. As a Council […]
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A coalition of 20 human rights organizations has called on Bulgaria to suspend the planned deportation of Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi, warning that sending him back to Saudi Arabia would violate international laws protecting individuals from persecution. Al-Khalidi, a longtime advocate for prisoners’ rights, fled Saudi Arabia in 2013 fearing government retaliation for […]
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