Category: World

WASHINGTON — In its largest single distribution since its inception, the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST) has authorized the release of $2.825 billion to compensate nearly 22,000 individuals impacted by international terror. The announcement, made by the Department of Justice on January 7, 2026, marks a watershed moment in the nation’s effort to provide financial recourse […]

In a move to arrest a critical decline in its aerial combat readiness, India has accelerated negotiations with France for a massive government-to-government (G2G) acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets.1 The talks, described as being in an “advanced stage,” are gaining significant momentum ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to New Delhi in […]

NEW YORK — In a move that sends shockwaves through the corporate governance landscape, J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management has officially severed ties with third-party proxy advisory firms for its U.S. equities business. As of January 2026, the financial titan—overseeing more than $7 trillion in assets—is shifting its shareholder voting operations entirely in-house, powered […]

PARIS — Europe has crowned its first “unicorn” of the year as the French defense-technology startup Harmattan AI closed a massive $200 million Series B funding round. Led by the aerospace giant Dassault Aviation, the investment propels the Paris-based company to a $1.4 billion valuation less than two years after its inception. The deal signals […]

DUBLIN — In a move designed to stabilize and sharpen Ireland’s operational readiness, the Government has formally appointed Major General Johnny Whittaker as the new Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) of the Defence Forces. The appointment, confirmed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for the military as it navigates a record-breaking capital […]

DUBLIN — The long-running legal saga surrounding the brutal abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney has reached a definitive conclusion. The Court of Appeal has officially dismissed applications from three men seeking to overturn their convictions for the 2019 attack on the former Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director. The ruling marks a significant moment for […]

Amidst a deepening humanitarian winter in the Middle East, Ireland has significantly increased its financial commitment to the Palestinian people. During a high-profile visit to the Rafah crossing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced a €42 million assistance package, marking a substantial rise from the previous year’s budget. The […]

BRUSSELS / THE HAGUE — The Netherlands has formally proposed a fresh wave of European Union sanctions against Tehran, following two weeks of intensifying anti-government protests and a state crackdown that rights monitors describe as the deadliest in the Islamic Republic’s modern history. As of January 13, 2026, Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel has […]

With permission Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to update the House on unfolding developments in Iran. Horrific reports suggest that potentially thousands of people have been killed, and many more arrested in the most brutal and bloody repression against public protest in Iran for at least thirteen years. On 28 December protests began on the […]