Category: World

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met yesterday with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the sidelines of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju to underscore that deeper trilateral cooperation advances trusted economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific, tangibly […]

Torrential rain, storm surges, and landslides caused by the hurricane have left a trail of destruction across the region, with homes flattened, roads and bridges washed away, and vast areas still without power or Internet access and other telecommunications. The UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said that aid supplies are on the way and that […]

The figure represents a two-thirds increase in displacement over the past five years, with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger at the epicentre of overlapping humanitarian emergencies. “Across the central Sahel, people are being driven from their homes by violence, insecurity, and the devastating effects of climate change,” said Abdouraouf Gnon-Kondé, Regional Director for West and […]

U.S. District Judge John McConnell has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to suspend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring continued food aid for over 42 million Americans amid an ongoing government shutdown. Judicial Intervention in Providence On 31 October 2025, Judge John McConnell of the District Court of Rhode […]

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on 31 October 2025, affirming a shared commitment to building a constructive and stable bilateral relationship grounded in strategic mutual interests. Diplomatic Engagement at APEC Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Xi Jinping met in Gyeongju, South Korea, on the sidelines […]

The greatest symbol of Halloween is, beyond a doubt, the jack-o’-lantern: a pumpkin with its innards scooped out, a grotesque, smiling face carved into it, and a candle inside. Its flickering light casts ghostly shadows and brings the carved face to life, enhancing the holiday’s distinctive air of mystery and festivity. The type of pumpkin […]

The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea, which continues to play a vital role in ensuring peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I thank Greece, as penholder, for its efforts on the text. I would also like to thank High Representative Christian Schmidt for his latest report and welcome His Excellency Mr […]

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has reviewed the 127th Infantry Battalion ahead of their deployment to Lebanon, marking one of Ireland’s final contributions to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as the mission approaches its planned conclusion in 2026. Ministerial Review at Custume Barracks On 31 October 2025, Tánaiste Simon Harris […]

Gold prices are on track for a second consecutive weekly decline, pressured by cautious Federal Reserve signals and renewed optimism over U.S.–China trade relations. Market Overview Gold (XAU/USD) fell to a three-week low, trading around $4,116 per ounce as of Friday, 31 October 2025. The decline marks the metal’s second straight weekly loss, driven by […]

Chatham House has launched a new Critical Minerals Initiative to address the geopolitical, economic, and sustainability challenges shaping global mineral supply chains amid rising demand for energy transition and digital technologies. Strategic Focus on Mineral Security On 28 October 2025, Chatham House announced the creation of its Critical Minerals Initiative, a major research workstream housed […]