Category: World

In the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi’s (Tino’s) devastation, the United States is augmenting the Philippine-led response efforts. Through the delivery of emergency shelter, logistics services, and safe water and sanitation, the United States is supporting communities hardest hit by the storm, many of which are still recovering from successive storms and the Cebu Earthquake in […]

The latest push came on Friday in remarks to the Energy Transition Roundtable in Belém, Brazil, held just days before the formal opening of the COP30 climate change conference. “The fossil fuel age is ending. Clean energy is rising. Let us make the transition fair, fast, and final,” he said.  ‘Renewables revolution’ underway The UN chief told world leaders that “the global energy landscape is changing at lightning […]

Thousands of trafficked Chinese victims highlight the scale of cross‑border fraud; Beijing responds with unprecedented transparency. ⚖️ Justice in the Spotlight China has launched one of its most aggressive campaigns yet against Myanmar‑based scam syndicates, bringing their leaders to trial in full public view. In recent weeks, Chinese state television has aired confessions and courtroom […]

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, U.S.-Hungary relations continue to reach new heights of cooperation and achievement. This partnership is built on mutual respect for sovereign decision-making and a commitment to advancing strategic goals that benefit both nations as trading partners and NATO Allies.  Below are key achievements […]

Updates to this page Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 6 November 2025 + show all updates 6 November 2025 Changes to the guidance reflect the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 which implements the UK’s UN obligations post ‘Snapback’. 12 March 2025 Page navigation has been updated for better usability. No material […]

Ireland’s first metro system promises faster journeys, reduced congestion, and a major boost to public transport infrastructure. 🚇 A Landmark Project for Dublin The long‑awaited MetroLink project, valued at €9.5 billion, has officially been approved and is set to begin main construction in 2026. The project, overseen by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National […]

Agreement also sets December vote on Affordable Care Act legislation as economic pressure mounts. 🏛️ Breakthrough in Washington After 40 days of gridlock, senators have reached a bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal, struck late Sunday, is designed to reopen shuttered […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary. Begin Text The Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of […]

Zimnako Salah, 46, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of California to six years in prison in connection with his plot targeting Christian churches. In March 2025, a jury in Sacramento convicted Salah of strapping a backpack around the toilet of a Christian church in Roseville, with the intent to convey […]

107 years since the First World War armistice, ceremonies in Enniskillen and Belfast highlight unity in remembrance. 🇮🇪 Taoiseach in Enniskillen On November 9, 2025, Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended a solemn Remembrance Sunday service in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, laying a wreath at the town’s war memorial. The ceremony carried added poignancy, recalling not only the […]