Category: World

Saturday, 1 November 2025, marks 32 years since the Maastricht Treaty came into force, formally establishing the European Union and reshaping the political and economic landscape of Europe. Founding Framework of the EU The Treaty on European Union, commonly known as the Maastricht Treaty, entered into force on 1 November 1993, following its signing in […]

Africa’s economic and geopolitical landscape saw major developments this week, from infrastructure financing and energy innovation to rising security concerns and climate-focused investments. Here’s a compact, fact-based continental brief. 🏦 Business & Macro 🇰🇪 KenyaKenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has relaunched its public-private partnership (PPP) transmission line initiative after a previous deal with Adani Group […]

Ireland has delivered emergency food aid to support over 42,000 people in Gaza, as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris reaffirmed the country’s commitment to humanitarian relief amid worsening conditions in the region. Lifeline for Thousands On 30 October 2025, the Irish government confirmed the successful delivery of 8,400 food parcels […]

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the completion of a €390 million transaction with AIB Group Plc, marking the final step in the State’s divestment from the bank and bringing total returns from the investment to €20.2 billion. Final Step in State’s Exit from AIB On 31 October 2025, Minister Donohoe announced the cancellation […]

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Jerí of Peru October 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Peru’s President José Jerí to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to a collaborative partnership.  The Secretary emphasized the longstanding ties between the United States and Peru, built on […]

  Agriculture in Europe is faced with a major challenge, an ageing population. And yet, young farmers are key to the EU’s food security and to lively rural areas. To address this, the Commission has presented a strategy for generational renewal in agriculture. It aims to support young farmers and attract more people to farming. […]

With Halloween approaching, we asked seven of our academic experts to tell us about the most unsettling artwork they’ve ever encountered. From gruesome portraits to creepy critters, these are the paintings that have stayed with them long after their first glimpse. L’inhumation Précipitée by Antoine Wiertz (1854) Hardly anything is more terrifying than the idea […]

The Justice Department announced today that RAFAT AMIROV, a/k/a “Farkhaddin Mirzoev,” a/k/a “Pᴎᴍ,”  a/k/a “Rome,” and POLAD OMAROV, a/k/a “Araz Aliyev,” a/k/a “Polad Qaqa,” a/k/a “Haci Qaqa,” were each sentenced yesterday to 25 years’ in prison for their participation in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Masih Alinejad, a journalist, author, and human rights activist, on behalf […]

The U.S. Air Force has submitted a new report to Congress outlining the need for 1,558 combat-ready fighter jets over the next decade, a significant expansion that will require accelerated production of F-15EX and F-35A aircraft and billions in additional funding. Congressional Mandate and Strategic Goals In response to a directive under the 2025 National […]

The regional Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), activated by Secretary Rubio on October 29 in response to Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic damage to the Caribbean, has deployed and will be on the ground today.  The DART leads the U.S. Government’s humanitarian response to the disaster at the authorization of President Donald J. Trump and is rapidly […]