Category: World

More than 36 million are struggling to meet their basic food needs, which is projected to rise to over 52 million during the lean season from June to August, latest analysis reveals. This includes almost three million people facing emergency conditions, and 2,600 people in Mali who are at risk of catastrophic hunger. Although needs […]

Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India […]

In a historic show of solidarity, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom arrived in Kyiv on Saturday, urging Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire as a step toward peace negotiations. Their visit coincided with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, underscoring the urgency of ending the […]

India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following a significant escalation in hostilities triggered by a terrorist attack in Kashmir. The agreement, effective from 4:30 PM local time, was mediated by the United States, with support from Saudi Arabia and Turkey . The conflict intensified after a deadly attack on April […]

As of April 2025, Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has facilitated the renovation of over 2,000 homes, injecting more than €112 million into the housing sector. Launched in 2022, the scheme aims to transform vacant and derelict properties into livable spaces, addressing housing shortages and revitalizing communities. Key Statistics Regional Highlights Grant Details Eligible homeowners […]

Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy. Today, bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a global threat, […]

On May 9, 2025, Poland and France signed a landmark treaty in Nancy, France, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and broader strategic interests. This agreement underscores a growing trend among European nations to bolster regional security amid concerns over the United States’ commitment to Europe’s defence under President Donald Trump’s administration. […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Tunisia and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

Sudan’s ongoing civil war has escalated, with the Sudanese army battling drone attacks from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Port Sudan. For six consecutive days, military units have repelled drone assaults targeting vital infrastructure, including the Flamingo naval base and oil depots. The RSF’s drones first struck between Sunday and Wednesday, damaging the […]

  The EU has dropped its share of Russian gas imports from 45% to 19%, thanks to the REPowerEU Plan, launched in May 2022 to reduce the EU’s dependency on Russian energy. However, the EU saw a rebound in Russian gas imports in 2024. The European Commission has therefore presented a roadmap to ensure the EU […]