Category: World

Voters across the Republic of Ireland will head to the polls on October 24 to elect a new head of state to replace Michael D. Higgins. His replacement will be Ireland’s tenth president since the role of president was established in the 1937 constitution. Once considered largely ceremonial and “above politics,” the presidency has evolved […]

The Sevilla Forum on Debt will promote fairer lending, faster restructuring and long-term reform of the post-war financial system. Hosted by Spain and supported by the United Nations, the forum is designed to keep global attention on the debt crisis while converting firm commitments made at June’s Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) […]

ROME, Oct. 22, 2025 — In a landmark moment for Christian unity, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Rome on Wednesday to begin a two-day state visit to the Vatican, where they will meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time since his election in May. The visit, held during the Catholic Church’s […]

LINKÖPING, Sweden, Oct. 22, 2025 — On the eve of the European Union summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson signed a letter of intent for the sale of 100 to 150 Gripen E multirole fighter jets to Ukraine. The agreement, announced during Zelenskyy’s visit to Saab’s headquarters in Linköping, sets […]

GALWAY, Oct. 22, 2025 — Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, joined by Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, visited Galway today to officially open two new residential centres and engage with a range of disability-focused organisations. The visit highlights the government’s investment in inclusive care and support for disabled people, backed by a […]

GENEVA, Oct. 21, 2025 — The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) convened its 16th session this week, bringing together representatives from 195 member states to assess the impact of rising protectionism—particularly U.S. tariffs—on developing economies and the global trade system. Tariffs and Debt: A Dual Crisis In her opening remarks, Rebeca Grynspan, […]

DUBLIN, Oct. 22, 2025 — Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne, TD, has hailed the Supported Housing for Youth (SHY) initiative as a model for targeted intervention in youth homelessness. Speaking at an event in Dublin marking the programme’s first anniversary, Browne highlighted SHY’s impact in helping young people aged 18–24 transition […]

🏦 Business & Macro 🇪🇹 Ethiopia Seeks Yuan-Denominated Debt ReliefEthiopia has opened talks with China to convert part of its $5.38 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans, aiming to reduce foreign exchange pressure and deepen trade ties. The move follows similar steps by Kenya and signals a broader shift in Africa’s debt diplomacy. ⚡ Climate & […]

BELGRADE, Oct. 22, 2025 — A man was seriously wounded on Wednesday after gunfire erupted outside the National Assembly building in central Belgrade, Serbia. The incident occurred near a tented encampment set up by supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić, which has been in place since March amid months of anti-government protests. Details of the Incident […]

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — Tuath Housing’s De Verdon Place has been recognised at the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Community Housing Awards, winning the ‘Cost Rental’ category at this year’s National Social Housing Conference. Located on the Malahide Road in Dublin 17, De Verdon Place is a 238‑home development combining cost rental and […]