Category: World

The United States and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining communication following a diplomatic call between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell on Thursday. According to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, both sides exchanged views on key issues, though specific details were not […]

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, effective for the 2025–2026 academic year, and has required current foreign students to transfer or face losing their legal status. This decision affects approximately 6,800 international students, or 27% of Harvard’s enrollment .(Reuters) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of fostering violence, […]

The Trump administration’s recent actions against Harvard University have sparked significant controversy and legal challenges, raising concerns about political interference in academic institutions. Background In April 2025, President Donald Trump suggested on his Truth Social platform that Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status, alleging that the institution was promoting “political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting […]

In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened a trilateral meeting in Beijing with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This gathering underscores China’s commitment to fostering regional stability and enhancing cooperation among its South Asian neighbors. Key Outcomes of the Trilateral Dialogue Regional Context […]

Today, the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory—specifically, the Chagos Archipelago. We commend both the United Kingdom and Mauritius for their leadership, vision, and commitment to ensure that Diego Garcia remains fully operational for the duration of […]

“These ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure are putting lives at risk, worsening the humanitarian crisis, and violating basic human rights,” said Radhouane Nouicer, the designated expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, appointed by UN rights office OHCHR. Targeted sites include the city’s main electricity substation and fuel and gas storage facilities, leading to […]

We convene today amidst a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where over 53,000 lives have been lost, and the suffering continues unabated. The international community’s response has been insufficient, and Ireland must lead with clarity and conviction. Humanitarian Crisis The situation in Gaza is dire. The United Nations has reported that the blockade imposed by Israel […]

Eli Lilly and Company is considering a significant investment in Houston, Texas, with plans to establish a $5.9 billion biomanufacturing facility on a 236-acre site within Generation Park, a 4,300-acre master-planned community in northeast Houston. This proposed development would mark Lilly’s first major manufacturing presence in the Houston area.(Houston Chronicle) Project Overview The facility would […]

Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, has unveiled a €4.33 million funding allocation for 57 marine infrastructure projects across 11 coastal local authorities in Ireland. This initiative is part of the 2025 Fishery Harbour Centre and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme, which aims to enhance publicly owned harbours and support the […]

The European Commission has allocated €992 million in public funding to support 15 large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects across five countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). The funding, awarded through the second auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) under the EU Innovation Fund, aims to accelerate the deployment of clean hydrogen technologies and […]