Category: World

The Sudanese army has announced that it has regained full control of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum, marking a significant symbolic victory in the ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The army, which had been on the defensive for much of the two-year conflict, has recently been making strategic advances, retaking […]

Siemens is set to reduce its workforce by more than 6,000 jobs worldwide, primarily affecting its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure divisions. The move, which impacts over 5,600 roles in Digital Industries and 450 in Smart Infrastructure, comes as the company responds to changing market conditions, particularly in China and Germany. The company cited a […]

Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday for critical talks, including discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire focused on halting attacks on energy infrastructure. This ceasefire proposal has recently received support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and former U.S. President Donald […]

In a stark contradiction to President Donald Trump’s claim of a ceasefire agreement, Russia launched a series of drone strikes that struck civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, Ukraine, just hours after Trump’s phone call with President Vladimir Putin. Trump had stated that during the conversation, Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy […]

The FBI has commended Mexican authorities for the arrest and handover of Francisco Javier Román Bardales, a senior leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, to U.S. authorities. Bardales, one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted suspects, was apprehended on Monday in Veracruz, Mexico, following a joint operation by Mexican soldiers and federal agents. FBI […]

Statement: The Elders express alarm at the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, and call for an immediate end to Israel’s latest military assault. We urge all parties to demonstrate political will to end the war, and prioritise human life and a pathway to peace over domestic politics. At this dangerous time, we commend the initiative […]

Fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water, especially well water, but the concentrations are generally low in public water supplies. In some countries, such as the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Ireland, fluoride is commonly added to the public water supply at around 0.7mg per litre to prevent tooth decay. The World Health Organization guideline for […]

The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their former ally, the paramilitary group – Rapid Support Forces (RSF) –continues to impact civilians. Credible reports indicate that RSF fighters and allied militias have raided homes in eastern Khartoum, carrying out summary killings, arbitrary detentions and looting of essential […]

Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD has announced a €100,000 funding opportunity for organisations providing non-mainstream music education in communities across Ireland. The Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme is aimed at supporting smaller, community-focused initiatives that help children and young people express their creativity through music. This grant is designed to assist organisations that have […]