Today, with the backing of the UN, one of those former detainees, Syrian human rights defender Riyad Avlar, is working to find out what happened to those who did not make it out – and seeking justice for the disappeared. He recalls one mother’s stunned response when he told her that her son had died […]
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Dublin, 2 October 2025 — Ireland has reached a landmark in its transition to cleaner transport, with 196,000 electric vehicles (EVs) now registered nationwide, surpassing the Climate Action Plan (CAP) target of 195,000 EVs set for the end of 2025. Announcing the achievement, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien described it as proof that “when the […]
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Dublin, 2 October 2025 — Ireland’s long-awaited MetroLink project has cleared a major hurdle after An Coimisiún Pleanála granted approval for the Railway Order, authorising construction of the country’s largest ever public transport investment. The decision was hailed by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, alongside senior figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport […]
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Manchester, 2 October 2025 — A violent attack near a synagogue in northwest England has left at least two people dead and several others injured, British police confirmed. The incident occurred in Manchester on Wednesday afternoon, when an assailant reportedly drove a car into pedestrians before stabbing a security guard stationed near the religious site. […]
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“There are discrepancies between the progress we see on paper and the reality we observe on the ground which continues to be marred with violence,” said Bintou Keita, presenting the Secretary-General’s latest report. She highlighted progress since the signing of the Washington Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on 27 June, including the signing of […]
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Rabat, 1 October 2025 — Youth-led protests across Morocco have escalated into widespread unrest, leaving at least 263 members of the country’s security forces injured, according to the Ministry of Interior. The demonstrations, which began peacefully on Saturday, have intensified over successive nights, with violent clashes reported in multiple cities. Organised online by a loosely […]
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London, 1 October 2025 — The global community is mourning the death of Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace, whose pioneering work transformed humanity’s understanding of the natural world. Dr. Goodall passed away peacefully at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy defined by scientific brilliance, tireless advocacy, […]
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Briefing reporters in New York on Monday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said the RSF militia’s grip is tightening on the last government-held redoubt, with satellite imagery showing “large groups of people attempting to flee on foot” from peripheral areas. “Local sources report that civilians trying to leave the city have faced violence, harassment and looting […]
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Kyiv, 30 September 2025 — The Princess Royal has made a discreet visit to Ukraine at the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, underscoring Britain’s solidarity with families enduring the ongoing conflict. During her time in Kyiv, Her Royal Highness met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the UK’s continued political and […]
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In January 2019, the plight of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun captured global attention. The young Saudi woman, attempting to escape her family, found herself stranded in Thailand after her passport was confiscated. Armed with her smartphone, she used social media to alert international organisations about the fate awaiting her. Canada eventually granted her asylum. The Saudi chargé […]
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