Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has reviewed the 127th Infantry Battalion ahead of their deployment to Lebanon, marking one of Ireland’s final contributions to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as the mission approaches its planned conclusion in 2026. Ministerial Review at Custume Barracks On 31 October 2025, Tánaiste Simon Harris […]
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Chatham House has launched a new Critical Minerals Initiative to address the geopolitical, economic, and sustainability challenges shaping global mineral supply chains amid rising demand for energy transition and digital technologies. Strategic Focus on Mineral Security On 28 October 2025, Chatham House announced the creation of its Critical Minerals Initiative, a major research workstream housed […]
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Minister Timmy Dooley has concluded a successful seafood and agri-food trade mission to China, reinforcing Ireland’s commercial ties and expanding market access for Irish exports in Asia’s largest agri-food economy. Strategic Engagement in Beijing Minister of State for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley, wrapped up a multi-day trade mission to China on 31 October 2025, conducted in […]
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Agriculture in Europe is faced with a major challenge, an ageing population. And yet, young farmers are key to the EU’s food security and to lively rural areas. To address this, the Commission has presented a strategy for generational renewal in agriculture. It aims to support young farmers and attract more people to farming. […]
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Building resilient cities is no longer a philanthropic ideal—it is a strategic imperative for global security, economic stability, and climate adaptation. With climate-related shocks causing over $300 billion in annual losses, urban resilience is emerging as both a necessity and a growth opportunity. Climate Risk and Economic Exposure According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) […]
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The U.S. Air Force has submitted a new report to Congress outlining the need for 1,558 combat-ready fighter jets over the next decade, a significant expansion that will require accelerated production of F-15EX and F-35A aircraft and billions in additional funding. Congressional Mandate and Strategic Goals In response to a directive under the 2025 National […]
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In December 2024, the Bashar Al-Assad regime was toppled by a coalition of opposition groups, led by the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham militia, leading to a widespread outpouring of relief that the civil war, lasting over decade, had come to an end – signalling the return of over a million Syrian refugees. After being shut out […]
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The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country. This pledge comes as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is attending the conference in Paris in support of peace […]
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has marked its 10th anniversary by announcing that financial institutions based in the centre now manage a combined total of $28.6 trillion in global assets, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. A Decade of Expansion Established in 2015, ADGM has transformed from a regional start-up […]
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Virgin Trains has cleared a major hurdle in its bid to launch cross-Channel services, after Britain’s rail regulator approved its application to share Eurostar’s London depot — a move that could end Eurostar’s three-decade monopoly and deliver greater choice for passengers. Regulator’s Decision On 30 October 2025, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) confirmed […]
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