Category: World

As the diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine reaches a critical juncture, Paris is set to host a series of high-stakes summits beginning January 5, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that a U.S. delegation will join European leaders and military chiefs to hammer out the final details of a postwar […]

In a devastating escalation of violence in north-central Nigeria, at least 30 villagers were killed and scores more abducted when armed gangs, locally known as “bandits,” stormed the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State. The attack, which took place on the evening of Saturday, January 3, 2026, has once again exposed the precarious security situation […]

The pre-dawn capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, by U.S. forces has ignited a global debate that transcends the borders of Venezuela. While many Venezuelans celebrated the removal of a leader widely viewed as an autocrat, the operation raises profound questions regarding the legality of unilateral intervention, the jurisdictional reach […]

On the back of every dollar bill, the phrase Novus Ordo Seclorum (“New order of the ages”) hints at the principle guiding the US’ new security strategy. The attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro herald the decoupling of Trump’s United States from the rules-based international order, and the end of liberal […]

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric that has heightened fears of a wider security crackdown, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on Saturday, January 3, 2026, to address the wave of unrest currently sweeping the nation. Speaking in Tehran, the 86-year-old leader characterized the demonstrations—sparked by a collapsing currency and soaring inflation—as […]

In a coordinated diplomatic response on January 3, 2026, Ireland and the European Union have signalled deep concern following the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The joint stance seeks to navigate a complex middle ground: upholding the longstanding position that the Maduro administration lacks democratic legitimacy while firmly cautioning […]

Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, has been apprehended and flown to the US where the US attorney-general has announced he will face charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. The US military’s operation to snatch Maduro was carried out in the early hours of January 3 and follows months of steadily mounting pressure on the Venezuelan government. […]

In a high-stakes diplomatic intervention on January 3, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) called for “maximum restraint” and the prioritisation of dialogue following a dramatic escalation in southern Yemen. The appeal follows a surprise declaration of independence by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and a subsequent military counter-offensive by Saudi-backed forces in the resource-rich […]

In a historic and high-stakes military operation that has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Americas, U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by elite American forces early Saturday morning, January 3, 2026. The pre-dawn mission, described by the President as a “large-scale strike,” […]

As 2026 begins, the recurring challenge of pediatric spinal surgery waitlists in Ireland has moved to the forefront of national health discourse. While government pledges to reform orthopaedic services have been a cornerstone of health policy for years, the lived experience of families—such as that of Darragh Cahill—highlights a persistent gap between policy intent and […]