A new report from the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) reveals that over 1,000 Syrians perished at a military airport near Damascus, victims of execution, torture, and mistreatment. The report, due to be published Thursday, identifies seven suspected mass grave sites tied to the airport’s detention center, which was notorious for its role in […]
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Ireland has formally responded to the Fifth Opinion of the Council of Europe’s Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by the Traveller and Roma communities. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Norma Foley T.D., acknowledged the Advisory Committee’s findings, which highlight […]
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Siemens Mobility has secured a landmark agreement with RIVE Private Investment to provide up to 50 new Vectron locomotives to the European rail freight market, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sector. The deal, announced in late February 2025, includes an initial order of 15 locomotives, along with an eight-year full-service contract, and an […]
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Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary has announced €1.1 million in funding for the Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge (Historical Dictionary of Irish), a major research initiative by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). The funding, spread over four years, aims to create an authoritative historical dictionary of modern Irish, drawing on material from 1600 […]
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The Taliban has pledged to release British nationals Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who have been detained in Afghanistan since February 1, 2025. The couple, both in their 70s, were arrested alongside an American national and an Afghan citizen in the Bamiyan province. The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior spokesperson, Abdul Mateen Qani, confirmed that the couple’s […]
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The Association of Romanian Private Rail Freight Operators (AOPGR) has formally lodged a complaint with the European Commission, accusing the Romanian government of unlawfully managing the country’s state-owned rail freight sector. The complaint focuses on what the AOPGR describes as unfair practices that disadvantage private operators in favor of the state-run rail company, CFR Marfă. […]
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In a significant development for regional infrastructure, Mongolia and China have reached an agreement to construct the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod cross-border railway, connecting their rail networks at the Gashuun Sukhait border crossing. The announcement was made on February 14, following a visit by Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene to Harbin, China. This long-awaited deal comes after 17 […]
Continue ReadingOn 18th February 2025, the 2nd High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between Japan and EU was held in Tokyo and both sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance their collaboration to achieve climate neutrality and tackle climate change-related challenges. The meeting was co-chaired by Yutaka Matsuzawa, Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of […]
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UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at a regular news briefing in New York that aid trucks from Türkiye to Idlib via Bab Al-Hawa are continuing to get through with vital assistance to communities in need. “Yesterday, 43 trucks carrying more than 1,000 metric tonnes of food from the World Food Programme (WFP), as well […]
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Toyota is set to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with a new, smaller compact SUV, offering a more affordable alternative to its bZ4X electric SUV. The vehicle, teased ahead of its full reveal on March 11, is expected to provide an exciting option for buyers seeking a budget-friendly EV with elevated driving dynamics and […]
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