Category: World

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s proposed restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing legal concerns over the scope and impact of the initiative. The plan, which aimed to reorganize multiple HHS agencies and eliminate thousands of positions, was challenged by advocacy groups and […]

WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand has lodged a formal complaint with the New Zealand government over what it described as the “harassment” of Chinese nationals at airports. The diplomatic protest follows an incident in which a Chinese traveller was reportedly compelled to surrender electronic devices during border screening procedures. The embassy cited the […]

SEATTLE — Amazon has announced a major investment exceeding $1 billion aimed at improving compensation and healthcare affordability for its U.S. workforce. The initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to enhance employee well-being and retain talent across its operations. The funding will support wage increases for hourly employees and reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses […]

DUBLIN — Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced €90 million in joint Government and EU funding under the THRIVE scheme to restore derelict heritage buildings across Ireland’s urban centres. THRIVE—Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme—supports local authorities in transforming disused libraries, banks, barracks, and other historic structures into vibrant […]

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known conditions that profoundly affect quality of life for those who suffer from them. One of these is dystonia, a disorder of the central nervous system that […]

We commend the work of UNAMA, OCHA, and UN Women in support of the people of Afghanistan.  And I would like to convey the United Kingdom’s gratitude to SRSG Otunbeyeva for her leadership of those efforts over the last three years. I will make three points. First, I offer the UK’s deep condolences for all […]

DUBLIN — Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed that advance payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme have commenced, with €183.2 million issued to 86,985 farmers across Ireland. The payments represent an 85% advance under the ANC scheme, in line with the Farmers’ Charter and previous years’ […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Terrorist Designations of Four Iran-Aligned Militia Groups Press Statement September 17, 2025 Today, the Department of State is designating Iran-aligned militia groups Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The Department previously designated all four […]

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 […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has voiced disappointment following reports that China has imposed a ban on the company’s artificial intelligence chips. The move, if confirmed, could significantly impact Nvidia’s access to one of its largest markets. Speaking in response to the report, Huang said he was “disappointed,” but did not elaborate further on the potential […]