At least 10 people have been killed in suspected intercommunal attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, according to local authorities. The violence, which occurred on Wednesday, is part of a broader pattern of ethnic and religious clashes in the region, exacerbated by long-standing land disputes between Muslim Fulani herders and predominantly Christian farmers. Amalau Samuel Amalau, […]
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Ireland is stepping up its commitment to global health by providing a €6.5 million funding package to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2025, aimed at addressing urgent health crises worldwide. Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, unveiled the funding, which includes key support for the WHO’s response to the Ebola outbreak […]
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In response to the recent imposition of 20% tariffs by the US on EU exports, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, chaired a special meeting of the Government’s Trade Forum. The forum, which brings together government ministers, business leaders, and other key stakeholders, focused on Ireland’s strategy to counter the impact […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin chaired the first plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) since the formation of the new government. The forum, consisting of representatives from the Government, employers, and trade unions, serves as a platform for tripartite dialogue on economic and employment issues, particularly those affecting the labour market. Key Discussions: Economic […]
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Introduction Although Grab is a tech company, not everyone is an engineer. Many team members don’t use GitLab daily, and Markdown’s quirks can be challenging for them. This made adopting the Docs-as-Code culture a hurdle, particularly for non-engineering teams responsible for key engineering-facing documents. In this article, we’ll discuss how we’ve streamlined the Docs-as-Code process […]
Continue ReadingShortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Fredrick Ssali discusses his team’s study on the impact the invasive flowering plant Lantana camara has on common native species in western Uganda. About the Research Overview The shortlisted paper “Associations between Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) and common native species in an African savanna” is an output of […]
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The European Commission has pledged a further €40 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to the approval of the budgetary authority. It comes as the EU co-hosted today, with the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator and the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, a high-level […]
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In a surprising and controversial move, the U.S. government has banned American diplomats, contractors, and their families stationed in China from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. This directive, which came into effect in January 2025 under departing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, significantly expands upon earlier restrictions and reflects growing concerns over […]
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In a significant move to bolster Russia’s military, President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to conscript 160,000 men, marking one of the largest draft efforts in recent years. The latest conscription window began this week and will run until July 15, 2025. This represents a notable increase from previous years—up 10,000 men compared to […]
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As Sweden moves forward with its NATO membership, the country is stepping up its civil defense capabilities, focusing on renovating and upgrading its network of shelters in response to the growing global security threat. This initiative, part of a larger effort to bolster national preparedness, is aimed at ensuring public safety in the event of […]
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