The Philippines has recorded a sharp increase in births among girls aged 10 to 14, prompting renewed debate over sex education in the predominantly Catholic nation. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, live births in this age group rose from 2,411 in 2019 to 3,343 in 2023—a 38% increase. Health experts and child rights advocates […]
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Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy for the humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, briefed journalists on her recent visit to Sudan and neighbouring Chad – a critical entry point for aid and a haven for some 850,000 people who have fled fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. The war […]
Continue ReadingThree authors of a new paper from Freshwater Habitats Trust explain how a new approach to managing the whole freshwater environment – the Freshwater Network – could help us reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity across England, Wales and beyond. © Freshwater Habitats Trust What is the Freshwater Network?The Freshwater Network is: 1. A conceptual […]
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“I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today,” the Secretary-General said in an online message. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The @UN team in Afghanistan is mobilized and will […]
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Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, is attending an Informal Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Copenhagen, where EU ministers and representatives from candidate and potential candidate countries are discussing the future of Europe and the path to enlargement. Ahead of the meeting, Minister Byrne highlighted Ireland’s continued support […]
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A new drug, baxdrostat, has demonstrated significant effectiveness in lowering blood pressure among patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, according to results from the Phase III BaxHTN clinical trial. The study, involving 796 participants across multiple countries, found that patients receiving baxdrostat experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure of approximately 9–10 mmHg more than those on […]
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Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has commenced a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and engaging with Irish communities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. During the visit, Minister Richmond will meet with Irish Aid partner organisations, hold consultations with diaspora groups, and […]
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The airplane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while en route to Bulgaria on Sunday, according to an EU spokesperson who confirmed earlier media reports. The incident occurred as the aircraft approached Plovdiv International Airport in southern Bulgaria. Despite the disruption, the plane landed safely using ground-based navigation systems. Bulgarian […]
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Coca-Cola is reportedly exploring the sale of Costa Coffee, the UK’s largest coffee chain, for approximately £2 billion—significantly below the £3.9 billion it paid to acquire the brand in 2018. The beverage giant has engaged investment bank Lazard to assess strategic options, including potential interest from private equity firms. While discussions are ongoing, sources indicate […]
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A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that several global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are unlawful, citing overreach under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court found that the administration lacked authority to use emergency powers to impose sweeping duties on nearly all trading partners. Despite the ruling, the tariffs will […]
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