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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In February 2025, a horrific massacre unfolded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where more than 70 Christian civilians were beheaded inside a church in North Kivu. This brutal attack, carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist terrorist group affiliated with ISIS, has shocked the world. The victims, mostly women, […]
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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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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, is currently in New York as part of his Saint Patrick’s Day Programme, with a focus on bolstering Ireland’s economic and business relations with the United States. On March 18, Harris will engage with key economic actors in New York, a global hub for […]
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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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The Justice Department today announced the leadership team and membership of Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7), an initiative that will seek justice for the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel and address the ongoing threat posed by Hamas and its affiliates. “The barbaric Hamas terrorists will not win—and there […]
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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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China’s AI innovation just hit a new milestone with the launch of Manus, a groundbreaking autonomous agent developed by Monica AI. Unlike traditional AI models such as GPT-4 or DeepSeek V3, which still rely on human input, Manus operates independently. It doesn’t just respond to prompts—it thinks, plans, and acts autonomously in real-time. How Manus […]
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The United Nations has confirmed the deaths of at least 111 Syrian civilians in a series of recent mass killings on the country’s coastal regions, with the true toll believed to be much higher. The deaths occurred in Tartus, Latakia, and Hama governorates, where reports indicate that many of the victims were executed in a […]
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