Plea for Mercy: Justice with Compassion in the Case of Mia O’Brien

The recent sentencing of British national Mia O’Brien in Dubai has sparked global attention—not for its controversy, but for the sobering reminder it offers about the consequences of crossing legal boundaries abroad. Caught in possession of 50 grams of cocaine, O’Brien was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment under the UAE’s strict drug laws. The […]

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President Higgins Honoured in Poetic Celebration at National Concert Hall

DUBLIN — President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina were honoured at the National Concert Hall on Friday evening during Against All Certainty: A Celebration of Michael D. Higgins, a cultural tribute marking the release of his debut spoken-word album. The event featured live recitations of the President’s poems, including The Death of Mary […]

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Tánaiste Simon Harris Welcomes Appointment of UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and David Lammy’s New Appointment

DUBLIN — Ireland’s Tánaiste has extended congratulations to Yvette Cooper on her appointment as the United Kingdom’s new Foreign Secretary, expressing optimism for strengthened bilateral cooperation under her leadership. In an official statement issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Tánaiste emphasized the importance of Cooper’s political and diplomatic experience, particularly in […]

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Libya Signals Diplomatic Shift with Strategic Engagement in Tokyo

TOKYO — Libya marked a pivotal moment in its foreign policy at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), signaling its intent to redefine its global role. High-level meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya yielded concrete commitments in education, technical cooperation, and human capital development. Japan […]

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Shell Faces Ongoing Accountability for Niger Delta Oil Spills, Rights Groups Say

LAGOS — Amnesty International has reaffirmed that Shell remains responsible for decades of oil pollution in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, despite the company’s divestment from its subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The statement follows a letter from seven UN Human Rights Rapporteurs urging Shell and other oil firms to uphold their obligations to affected communities. […]

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Executive Order – Strengthening Efforts to Protect U.S. Nationals from Wrongful Detention Abroad

Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order that takes unprecedented action to impose new consequences on those who wrongfully detain Americans abroad.  Through this Executive Order, actors designated as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention may face severe penalties including economic sanctions, visa restrictions, foreign assistance restrictions, and travel restrictions for U.S. passport holders.  Like the […]

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Dangote Refinery Exports First Petrol Shipment to U.S. Market

📍 Lagos, 6 September 2025 — Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported its first shipment of petrol to the United States, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest oil processing facility. The consignment, totaling approximately 300,000 barrels of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), departed from the refinery’s Lekki jetty on 26 August aboard the vessel Gemini […]

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The missing half: The urgent need for more women’s representation in the media

“When women are missing, democracy is incomplete,” said Kirsi Madi, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director with the UN gender equality agency, UN Women, responding to the latest analysis. Ms. Madi emphasised that the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of women in the media needs to be recognised as a key issue, so that democratic standards are not eroded for future generations. […]

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Hitachi Announces $1 Billion Investment in U.S. Power Grid Manufacturing

📍 South Boston, Virginia, 5 September 2025 — Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., has unveiled a landmark $1 billion investment to expand production of critical electrical grid components across the United States. The initiative includes $457 million dedicated to building a large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia—the largest of its kind […]

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Ireland Government Allocates €1.75 Million to Support Children and Families in International Protection

📍 Dublin, 5 September 2025 — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has announced €1.75 million in funding to enhance services for children, young people, and families residing in international protection accommodation across Ireland. The funding will be delivered through the Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC), a nationwide network that […]

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