Category: World

António Guterres told the Fifth Committee the UN is facing its most fragile cash position in years, despite sharp reductions already built into next year’s budget plans. “Liquidity remains fragile, and this challenge will persist regardless of the final budget approved,” he said, pointing to the “unacceptable volume of arrears” owed by Member States. The […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the Spokesperson Press Releases Deputy Secretary Landau’s Travel to Brussels Media Note December 1, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Brussels, Belgium from December 2-3 to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.  He looks forward to discussing […]

Concerns Over Delays Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has warned that judicial reviews are increasingly being used to “weaponise” against the delivery of critical infrastructure, slowing projects that serve the wider public interest. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week, Chambers said procedural challenges are escalating into lengthy court battles, frustrating communities and undermining national development […]

Thank you, Professor Kapur. And also to the High Commissioners of India, Singapore and Australia for bringing us here with King’s College today. And a particular thank you to Your Excellency Stephen Smith. With your posting coming to an end, we are grateful to you for your huge contribution and indeed your thought leadership on the […]

Court Verdict A French court has sentenced Gaël Perdriau, the mayor of Saint‑Étienne, to four years in prison after finding him guilty of orchestrating a blackmail scheme against a political rival using a secretly recorded sex tape. The ruling also bars Perdriau from holding public office, marking a dramatic fall for the long‑standing local leader. […]

Oworonshoki Demolitions in Lagos Intensify: Court Orders Ignored, Fatalities Reported, and Human Rights Concerns Mount Escalating Demolitions and Fires The Oworonshoki community in Lagos has faced a fresh wave of demolitions and alleged arson through November 2025, despite multiple court injunctions restraining the Lagos State Government from further clearance operations. Bulldozers, accompanied by heavily armed […]

Business & Macro UK withdraws support for Mozambique LNGThe UK Export Finance (UKEF) has cancelled its previously pledged $1.15 billion backing for the liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique led by TotalEnergies. This decision reflects London’s changed stance on financing overseas fossil-fuel ventures, citing increased security risks in Mozambique’s insurgency-affected north and concerns over human-rights […]

Effective today, December 1, 2025, the United States has assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Under President Trump’s leadership, we will return the G20 to focusing on its core mission of driving economic growth and prosperity to produce results. As we usher in these much-needed reforms, we will prioritize three core […]

01 December 2025 Press Release Proceeds of crime CPS A former detective who abused his position by stealing cocaine from the evidence store at work and supplying it on the streets of Manchester has been ordered to pay back over £75,000 or face more time in jail. Andrew Talbot, 55, who was previously a Greater […]

Urgent Call for Action EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described the coming days as a “pivotal week” for Ukraine, urging member states to step up defence commitments as diplomatic talks with the United States continue. Speaking ahead of high‑level meetings, Kallas stressed that Europe must not allow hesitation or procedural delays to weaken […]