On August 4th, the US and world at large celebrate the 64th birthday of Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States and a global symbol of hope, dignity, and progressive leadership. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1961, President Obama made history in 2008 by becoming the first African-American elected to the highest […]
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade On 1 August 2025 Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, welcomed a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress to Iveagh House on Thursday, 1 August 2025. The delegation was led by Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, and included Ranking Member […]
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Speaking at Monday’s Parliamentary Forum of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs, senior UN leaders stressed that political will, matched with national legislative action, is essential if a new decade-long development plan is to make a real difference. There are 32 such countries globally, home to over half a billion people. Many are also among […]
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More than 1,180 cholera cases – including an estimated 300 in children – and at least 20 deaths have been reported in Tawila, a town that has absorbed over half a million people fleeing violence since April. Across the wider Darfur region, the toll is even more alarming: nearly 2,140 cases and at least 80 […]
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A murder trial in South Africa has sparked national outrage after disturbing allegations emerged that two women were killed and their bodies fed to pigs on a farm in Limpopo province. The case has reignited debate over racial tensions and justice in rural communities. 🕵️‍♂️ Accused and Charges Three men are facing multiple charges in […]
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Irish missionary and humanitarian Gena Heraty is among nine individuals abducted from the Sainte-HĂ©lène orphanage in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, has prompted urgent diplomatic efforts to secure their release. 🕊️ Victims and Circumstances The victims include Gena Heraty, seven of her colleagues, and a three-year-old child. Ms Heraty, […]
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European leaders have issued strong condemnations following the release of disturbing videos showing two Israeli hostages held in Gaza in visibly emaciated and distressed conditions. The footage has intensified international pressure on both Hamas and Israel to facilitate urgent humanitarian access and secure the release of remaining captives. 🎥 Hostage Footage Sparks Outrage The videos, […]
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Unless an international accord is inked, plastic waste is projected to triple by 2060, causing significant damage – including to human health – according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The UNEP-led talks follow a decision in 2022 by Member States to develop an international legally binding instrument to end the plastic pollution crisis, including in the […]
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Business & Macro 🇿🇦 South Africa | Tariffs Cause Major Automotive LossesJendamark Automation, a South African manufacturer supplying BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, announced it has lost contracts worth $41 million. The losses stem from the 30% U.S. tariffs imposed on South African exports. Climate & Energy 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Dangote Refinery Appoints New CEOThe Dangote […]
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Today, the Department of Justice announced the launch of the Backpage remission process to compensate victims whose trafficking was facilitated through the Backpage.com website. This marks the largest remission process to date to compensate victims of human trafficking. “Backpage.com facilitated the exploitation of women and children as one of the largest online advertisers for commercial […]
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