Category: World

VATICAN CITY — In his first formal address to the media since his election, Pope Leo XIV called for the release of imprisoned journalists who have been detained for “seeking and reporting the truth” and urged communicators worldwide to choose words that promote peace rather than division. Speaking in the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall […]

The EU and China have, historically, had a complex relationship. This was encapsulated in the European Commission’s 2019 EU-China strategic outlook, which referred to China as both a “strategic partner”, but also an “economic competitor” and “systemic rival promoting alternative models of governance”. Since the outlook’s publication, tensions have only increased between the two powers. […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meanwhile warned that peace operations are under growing strain and must adapt to meet today’s rising threats. The two-day conference on peacekeeping, hosted by the Government of Germany, brought together over 1,000 participants – including defence and foreign ministers – to reaffirm commitment to the UN’s flagship tool for maintaining peace […]

As the nation commemorates National Police Week, the FBI joined law enforcement agencies across the country in solemn remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. In a heartfelt tribute, FBI Director Kash Patel honored fallen officers and paid special recognition to two members of the FBI family who […]

Introduction In early 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) experienced a significant reduction in funding, leading to the cessation of numerous programs across Africa. This move has had profound implications for public health, food security, and humanitarian aid, particularly in regions already grappling with conflict and poverty.(Spotlight) Health Sector Disruptions One of […]

Tou Sue Vang, 33, of Sacramento, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a large-scale catalytic converter theft operation that spanned multiple states and resulted in $38 million in illicit profits. Vang, along with his family members, purchased stolen catalytic converters from thieves and sold them to buyers in New Jersey, […]

Summary:A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Crete on May 14, prompting tsunami alerts and heightened monitoring across the eastern Mediterranean. A related 6.4 magnitude quake affected Egypt’s northern coast. While no major damage has been reported, authorities urge vigilance amid the risk of aftershocks. A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete on […]

“Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement,” the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday. WMO said that average surface temperature across Africa in 2024 was approximately 0.86°C above the 1991–2020 average. North Africa recorded the highest temperature change […]

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science14 May 2025 Dublin – Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced the long-term continuation of two key strands of the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH). The decision to mainstream PATH 1 and PATH 3 will […]

PHILADELPHIA – Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known as “Alice Dave,” a 27-year-old Nigerian national, pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to a series of charges connected to a sexual extortion scheme that led to the death of a young man in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made by United States Attorney […]