Category: World

Global leaders have reacted cautiously to the United States’ draft proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that the plan requires “additional work” after sparking alarm in Kyiv and among its allies. The proposal, unveiled during high‑level discussions this week, outlines a 28‑point framework that would require Ukraine to make significant concessions, including ceding […]

Regional carrier Blue Islands has announced it has ceased trading, cancelling all scheduled flights and suspending operations with immediate effect. The move makes the airline the latest British operator to collapse amid mounting pressures in the aviation sector. Sudden Suspension of Services Passengers were left stranded after the airline confirmed that all flights had been […]

The owner of the Daily Mail, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), has struck a landmark deal worth $650 million (£500 million) to acquire The Telegraph, one of Britain’s most influential newspapers. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2025, positions DMGT as a dominant force in the UK’s right‑leaning media landscape Geo TV New Straits […]

Legendary Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died at the age of 80 in London, surrounded by his family after a short illness. His passing marks the end of a remarkable career that spanned more than four decades and made him one of the most celebrated names in both Irish and British fashion BreakingNews.ie EVOKE […]

The global construction and engineering sector is experiencing a sharp upswing, with deal value in Q3 2025 surging to $36.7 billion, a 34% increase from the previous quarter. While the number of deals declined, those that did close were larger, more strategic, and bolder in scope, reflecting a shift toward consolidation and long‑term positioning. Bigger […]

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has announced a major funding allocation of €338,681 under the Youth Capital Funding Scheme 2025, supporting 26 national youth organisations across Ireland. The announcement coincided with Youth Night / Oíche na hÓige 2025, a nationwide celebration of youth work. Supporting Inclusive Youth Spaces The scheme provides grants for […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called on G20 leaders to confront “trade‑distorting industrial policies” and modernise the global trading system, in what marked Ireland’s first‑ever address at the summit. Ireland’s Debut on the Global Stage Speaking in Johannesburg, Martin addressed leaders from the world’s largest economies, stressing the need for fairer and more transparent trade rules. […]

“Yesterday morning, a baby girl was reportedly killed in Khan Younis by an airstrike, while the day before, seven children were killed in Gaza City and the south,” said Ricardo Pires, spokesperson for the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. What to know UNICEF says 67 children have been killed during the ceasefire. 280 Palestinian deaths and […]

The death toll from multiple landslides in Central Java, Indonesia, has risen to 31, with at least 20 people still missing, according to the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Torrential rains triggered the disasters last week in Banjarnegara and Cilacap, burying homes and forcing mass evacuations. Rescue Efforts Underway More than 700 personnel, including […]

The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed extremist rebel group. Four wards housing patients were set ablaze during the assault in Byambwe, a remote community about 60 kilometres west of Lubero in the restive North Kivu province, […]