Speaking in Geneva, she said the world was facing “declining respect for human rights and multilateralism”, with conflicts, debt, and shrinking development assistance threatening to reverse hard-won gains. The 38-member economic cooperation organization, OECD, projects a nine to 17 per cent fall in aid next year, and up to 25 per cent for the least-developed […]
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced the removal of Baltimore County, Maryland, as a designated sanctuary jurisdiction after the County recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICE to collaborate on immigration enforcement. This follows the Department publishing a list of sanctuary jurisdictions on August 5th, 2025, in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order […]
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The UK government has unveiled a £9 billion plan to modernise and rebuild tens of thousands of military homes, marking the most significant overhaul of armed forces accommodation in more than half a century. The initiative responds to long-standing complaints from service personnel and their families about unsafe and inadequate housing. Largest Renewal in 50 […]
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A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 260, with rescue efforts ongoing amid fears the toll may rise. Early Morning Tremor Near Mazar-i-Sharif At approximately 1:00 AM local time on 3 November 2025, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan, with its epicenter near Mazar-i-Sharif, the […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has announced €16.5 million in funding for 63 outdoor recreation projects nationwide, strengthening the country’s walking trails, cycleways, water-based amenities, and mountain access routes. The investment is part of the government’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) and directly supports the National Outdoor Recreation […]
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The ceremony marked the United Nations’ official assumption of the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as the venue where world leaders will work to reinvigorate the global social pact. The brief but symbolic event, held at the sprawling conference facility, was attended by senior officials from Qatar and the United Nations, accompanied by a formation […]
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The Russian military’s actions amount to two crimes against humanity, the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine’s report states – firstly of “murder and of forcible transfer of population” and secondly, “deportations and transfers of civilians” from areas occupied by Russian forces, some of whom were tortured. Systematic and coordinated The attacks – which have struck […]
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Steven Palmer, a 27-year veteran of the FBI, was reportedly dismissed from his role as head of the bureau’s Critical Incident Response Group after Director Kash Patel became enraged over media coverage of his personal use of a government jet. The firing has sparked widespread concern over retaliatory leadership and misuse of authority. Leadership Shakeup […]
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“The Secretary-General has been closely following the situation in Madagascar and is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction of property since the beginning of the youth-led protests on 25 September,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday in a statement. Mr. Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the […]
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That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making. “This report brings together the voices, experiences and proposals of trade unions worldwide,” said Maria Helena André, […]
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