A new UN health agency report also shows that in Europe in 2023, six in 10 medics trained outside the region, while the number is even higher for nurses. In light of these findings – and the fact that many western and northern European countries are becoming “heavily dependent” on these foreign workers – the WHO is […]
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DUBLIN — Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today welcomed the launch of the Creative Calling: Careers for the Curious initiative at the Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland events at the RDS. The initiative, part of a new pilot programme under the Creative Youth Plan 2023–2027, aims to connect 16–18-year-olds with career […]
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DUBLIN — Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, hosted Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Joakim Strand, at Iveagh House on 17 September for a bilateral meeting focused on EU policy, security, and regional cooperation. The meeting built on discussions held during Minister Byrne’s visit to Helsinki in […]
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the United Kingdom earlier today for an official visit marked by ceremonial engagements and diplomatic meetings. Upon arrival, the presidential couple was welcomed by Prince William and Princess Catherine. The visit included a formal audience with King Charles III, underscoring the continued diplomatic ties between […]
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Thousands gathered in Ankara on Sunday to protest a looming court decision that could reshape Türkiye’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP). The court is set to rule Monday on whether to annul the party’s 2023 congress and remove its current leader, Özgür Özel, amid allegations of procedural irregularities. Özel, addressing demonstrators, accused […]
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated earlier today that his administration has not engaged in any communication with the United States government, despite escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations in recent weeks. “There has been no contact, no dialogue,” Maduro said during a televised address, dismissing speculation of backchannel negotiations. His remarks come amid renewed […]
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Based on two years of independent investigations and analysis, the report reveals how oil and non-oil revenues are siphoned off through opaque schemes and politically connected contracts. Meanwhile, millions of South Sudanese are denied basic services. “Our report tells the story of the plundering of a nation: corruption is not incidental, it is the engine […]
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British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has entered discussions with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, its general merchandise subsidiary. Sainsbury’s acquired Argos in 2016 for £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) as part of a strategy to expand its non-food retail offering. The talks signal a possible shift in Sainsbury’s business focus amid evolving […]
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The Earthshot Prize will host its 2025 awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, at the iconic Museum of Tomorrow. This marks the first time the global environmental initiative will be held in Latin America, following previous editions in London, Boston, Singapore, and Cape Town. Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize […]
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at the start of a meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, taking place in Geneva through Friday. It comes four months after countries adopted the world’s first pandemic treaty, which he called “a generational accomplishment”. Tedros said the next step “is to bring this historic […]
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