Category: World

Ireland’s commitment to its global diaspora entered a new chapter this week as Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, launched the 2026/2027 Emigrant Support Programme (ESP). The initiative, unveiled on 15 January 2026, marks the latest phase of the Government’s long‑running effort to strengthen connections with Irish communities worldwide.The ESP, now […]

Norway has had a wealth tax for more than 130 years – and it still enjoys broad public support today. In this interview, Roger Bjørnstad, chief economist of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, explains why. He talks about disinformation campaigns run by wealthy opponents and about the shift in media coverage, as outlets ultimately […]

The ISIS Springboard Awards have been won by: Andrew McCluskey, University of Bristol Camilla Di Mino, University of Oxford Daniel Mayoh, University of Warwick The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source created the Springboard Awards in 2024 to support and encourage early-career researchers to use neutrons and muons in their research. The winners were chosen following […]

A “fundamental disagreement” persists. This was the only concrete outcome of the meeting at the White House between US, Danish and Greenlandic officials on January 14, as each side maintained its original position on Greenland’s sovereignty. The Trump Administration argued that the US has to take direct control of the island, while both Danish and […]

VIENNA – In a high-stakes debut at the Vienna Hofburg, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis officially inaugurated Switzerland’s 2026 Chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) today. Addressing the Permanent Council on January 15, 2026, Cassis delivered a sobering yet resolute message: the OSCE, born during the acute ideological friction of […]

WASHINGTON – In a move aimed at reclaiming America’s status as a global manufacturing powerhouse, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a landmark trade and investment agreement with Taiwan on Thursday. The deal, described by officials as a “massive reshoring” of the semiconductor sector, secures a staggering $250 billion in direct investment from Taiwanese technology […]

A group of independent United Nations human rights experts issued a forceful appeal to the Egyptian government on January 14, 2026, demanding the immediate removal of restrictive measures targeting human rights defenders who have already been released from custody. Despite serving sentences or receiving high-profile presidential pardons, many advocates remain trapped in a “legal limbo” […]

SACRAMENTO – Health officials in California are issuing a desperate plea to residents after a surge of toxic mushroom poisonings has left three dead and 35 sickened, marking what experts describe as the state’s largest and deadliest outbreak in modern history. The crisis, fueled by an early “super bloom” of the notorious Death Cap (Amanita […]

LONDON – In a year defined by geopolitical volatility and economic recalibration, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has delivered a historic €16.8 billion in annual investments for 2025. This record-breaking figure—surpassing the previous peak of €16.6 billion in 2024—marks a pivotal moment for the lender as it expands its footprint into new […]