Category: World

Kyiv, Ukraine – July 31, 2025Ukraine’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation reinstating the independence of two key anti-corruption watchdogs, reversing a controversial measure introduced last week that placed them under the oversight of the prosecutor-general. Legislative Reversal Following Public and International Backlash The bill, proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, comes in response to widespread protests […]

Following escalating tensions and conflicting narratives surrounding the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza, Palestine, and Israel, there is an urgent need for the international community to establish a robust, impartial fact-finding mission. This mission should comprise representatives from major global powers, neutral stakeholders, legal experts, and—critically—seasoned investigative journalists to objectively assess the realities on […]

The trade deal between the US and the European Union, squeezed in days before the re-introduction of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, is reflective of the new politics of global trade. Faced with the threat of 30% baseline tariffs from Washington, as well as additional levies on specific sectors, the EU has secured a partial […]

  The European accessibility act (EAA) ensures key products and services – such as phones, computers, TVs, banking and payment services, public transport, e-commerce platforms, and electronic communications – are accessible to persons with disabilities. Around 100 million people in the EU live with a disability. The EAA aims to reduce barriers they face daily and enable them to fully […]

Dublin, 31 July 2025 – Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, has announced the launch of a €2.7 million funding initiative to support the integration and employment of migrants in Ireland. The funding is available under the Integration and Employment of Migrants action of the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021–2027, co-funded […]

Office of the Spokesperson Press Release Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization July 31, 2025 The State Department has reported to Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) are not in compliance with their commitments under the PLO Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (PLOCCA) […]

UN Accuses M23 of Massacring Civilians in DR Congo The United Nations has accused the M23 rebel group of killing at least 169 civilians—mostly farmers—on July 9 in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province. The UN report, shared with Reuters, stated the M23 targeted individuals suspected of links to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of […]

A man who was under the influence of alcohol and driving at grossly excessive speeds when he killed his friend has been jailed. Martin Green Martin Green, 36, of Beech Avenue in Lowton near Wigan, was driving his car on Southworth Road in Newton-Le-Willows at around 10.30pm on 10 June 2024. Jonny Menell was a […]

Helsinki, 31 July 2025 – At the Helsinki+50 Conference, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, officially launched the Helsinki+50 Fund. The initiative aims to enhance the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) operational effectiveness and improve strategic management of voluntary contributions. Broad International Support Seventeen OSCE participating States […]

The British physician and champion for global public health died this past weekend at the age of 75.  He was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) special envoy dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Legacy of service “The Secretary-General pays tribute to Dr. Nabarro’s extraordinary legacy of service and reaffirms his commitment to advancing the principles he […]