Category: World

First steps If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault are always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help. It is […]

Robert Wayne Boling Jr., 45, a U.S. citizen who previously resided in the Philippines, pleaded guilty today for his role in an identity-theft and fraud scheme that victimized thousands of U.S. servicemembers and veterans.  According to court documents, Boling operated from the Philippines, and he received and exploited stolen personally identifiable information (PII) of U.S. […]

The United Kingdom welcomes the recent formation of a Government in Kosovo and the election of President Justina Shiroka Pula. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Kosovo to advance its Euro-Atlantic future and to support its continued development as an inclusive, democratic, and multi-ethnic state.  As the first country to recognise Kosovo’s […]

In 1997, Ana Orantes appeared on an Andalusian television programme to recount a lifetime of abuse at the hands of her husband. Just a few days after her harrowing testimony, she was brutally murdered by her abuser. Her case prompted a widespread reckoning on gender-based violence in Spain, which led to significant legislative reforms. Ana […]

Thanks to the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture strategy, we will receive safe, sustainably sourced and fully traceable fish, so we can enjoy good fish on our table every day. Fisheries and aquaculture form a vital part of Europe’s prosperity and food security, employing together more than 200 000 people. The European Commission has set out […]

I will make three points on supporting lasting stability in the Central African Republic. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the continued consolidation of peace and stability gains and stresses the importance of protecting them. The development of national and local institutions following elections, alongside progress in implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, are […]

The Arctic is changing fast. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, strategic competition, military activity and new shipping routes are reshaping the Arctic’s security and economic landscape. The Commission has put forward a new strategy for the Arctic – a new framework of cooperation with like-minded northern neighbours that places people, security, climate and prosperity at its core. […]

EDINBURGH — The Scottish Government has announced a £30 million investment initiative—designated as the Scotland Together Fund—to support grassroots organizations and community projects confronting poverty, inequality, social disadvantage, and racism across the nation. Unveiled by First Minister John Swinney, the new scheme is designed to provide multi-year grant funding starting in the 2027/28 financial year. […]

In the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping of oil and gas has been disrupted by the conflict in Iran. This also exposed a less obvious vulnerability hidden in the global trade in critical raw materials that are essential to modern technologies. Take synthetic graphite, an important material for lithium-ion batteries, made from a carbon-rich by-product […]

NEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone announced the final close of its fifth flagship energy transition fund, securing $8.7 billion in investor commitments to target utility-scale power generation, grid infrastructure, and energy efficiency solutions. The fund, designated Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V (BETP V), reached its hard cap, exceeding the capital raised by its […]