Category: World

Delta Air Lines is compensating passengers involved in a dramatic incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport by offering $30,000 each. This “good-faith gesture” is being provided to all 76 passengers and four crew members aboard the Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet, which crash-landed and came to rest upside down earlier this week. Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant confirmed […]

On Monday 17 February, the UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) welcomed Heads of Delegation from the 35 IHRA Member Countries to London for an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust Remembrance. We also invited key figures who played an important role in shaping international activity […]

Tragedy struck near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona after two small planes collided midair on Wednesday 19/02/2025, resulting in at least two fatalities. The aircraft involved were identified as a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II, both single-engine, fixed-wing planes. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the collision occurred “upwind of […]

On Thursday, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, marking the first such release since the October 7, 2023, terror attacks. Among the deceased are Shiri Bibas, 32, and her young children, Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 9 months, who were abducted from their home in Kibbutz Nir […]

Tánaiste Simon Harris is set to attend the G20 meetings today in South Africa, marking Ireland’s first-ever participation in this global forum. The G20, comprising the world’s leading economies, convenes to discuss critical issues of global economic and financial stability. Ireland has been invited as a guest country under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Harris will […]

As Ukraine’s battle for sovereignty continues, the European Union is poised to deliver a substantial military aid package to support the country’s defense efforts. In a strategic move to strengthen Kyiv’s position ahead of critical U.S.-led negotiations with Russia, EU nations are preparing to allocate at least €6 billion in military assistance, as confirmed by […]

As Syria grapples with the aftermath of its devastating civil war, a hidden and lingering danger remains—unexploded ordnance (UXO). According to the NGO Humanity and Inclusion (HI), more than 15 million Syrians, nearly two-thirds of the country’s population, are at risk from these remnants of conflict. The explosion of conflict-related weapons, which includes unexploded munitions […]

For many corporate teams, the notion of “good conflict” is merely a myth. Most often, conflict is seen as a roadblock to success–especially when it involves clashing personalities or disagreements over strategy. But what if, in certain cases, the right kind of team conflict fuels creativity? That’s the idea behind our new research, which suggests […]

  Safer Internet Day promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology, especially for children and young people.  This year, it takes place on 11 February and calls on stakeholders around the globe to take concrete steps to make the internet safer and more inclusive for all. Celebrations and awareness activities will take place […]

Ireland has officially received in-principle approval for its application to join CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research), marking a significant step toward becoming an associate member in 2026. This move will grant Irish researchers, students, and businesses access to the world’s most renowned scientific initiatives, enhancing their participation in groundbreaking global scientific discoveries. CERN, […]