Category: World

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, […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi today. The meeting affirmed the vitality of the U.S.-UAE strategic partnership. The Secretary conveyed his appreciation for the strength and enduring nature of the relationship, one marked […]

Three men have been jailed for murdering a 36-year-old man following a drive-by shooting in Merseyside. Rikki Berry died after a balaclava-clad man riding an electric bike fired four shots at him in Quarryside Drive, Kirkby at 6.33pm on 17 July 2024. Rikki Berry The electric bike was travelling on the pavement but in convoy […]

On Tuesday, Pakistan’s military reported a significant operation in South Waziristan, a region near the Afghanistan border, where they killed at least 30 Islamist militants. The operation is part of the ongoing efforts by the Pakistan Army to combat insurgent groups operating in the tribal areas. The military has been intensifying its focus on South […]

Ukraine is home to some of the world’s most significant reserves of critical minerals, with deposits valued up to an astonishing $11.5 trillion. These include key resources such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, and rare earths like gallium—crucial for industries ranging from defense to electric vehicles. However, despite their value, these minerals remain largely unexplored […]

The United Kingdom has formally summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner in response to recent military advances by the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This escalation has intensified tensions in the region, prompting the UK to condemn the violation of DRC’s sovereignty. In a statement issued […]

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has been detained since November, will face trial in a civilian court rather than a military tribunal, an official confirmed on Monday. Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate and prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni, had initially been put before a military tribunal after his mysterious disappearance in Nairobi and […]

Ireland is significantly ramping up its support for global hunger relief with a new three-year Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The agreement, signed during the WFP’s Executive Board meeting in Rome, commits Ireland to providing €105 million […]