Category: World

In January 2019, the plight of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun captured global attention. The young Saudi woman, attempting to escape her family, found herself stranded in Thailand after her passport was confiscated. Armed with her smartphone, she used social media to alert international organisations about the fate awaiting her. Canada eventually granted her asylum. The Saudi chargé […]

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Washington, 30 September 2025 — President Donald Trump has given Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his newly unveiled peace plan for the Gaza Strip, warning of severe consequences if the group refuses to accept the proposal. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said the initiative, developed in coordination with Israeli […]

Copenhagen, 1 October 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin is in Denmark for two days of high-level talks, beginning with an informal European Council meeting focused on bolstering European defence, strengthening support for Ukraine, and addressing wider security challenges. The summit comes amid heightened concern over Russian incursions into European airspace and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. […]

Nicosia, 30 September 2025 — Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, met with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, during an official visit to Nicosia on Tuesday. The meeting focused on deepening bilateral ties, regional developments, and preparations for both countries’ upcoming Presidencies of the Council of the European […]

Dublin, 1 October 2025 — A new pilot online application system for post-primary school admissions has gone live today, marking a significant step toward streamlining the enrolment process for families. The platform, applytoschool.ie, will operate until 22 October and is being trialled in five areas: Athenry, Celbridge, Clonakilty, Greystones, and Tullamore/Killina. The initiative, introduced by […]

Sidoarjo, Indonesia — Rescuers in East Java are racing against time to free students trapped beneath the rubble of an Islamic boarding school that collapsed during afternoon prayers, killing at least three and injuring dozens. Their task has been made more perilous after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck nearby, tightening debris and narrowing survival spaces. Authorities […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Nigeria National Day Press Statement October 1, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Nigeria on the 65th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. For over six decades, Nigeria has stood as a beacon of resilience […]

  From 21 to 25 September 2025, a high-level delegation of the EU is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The focus of EU engagement is to renew its commitment to multilateralism based on international law, including the UN Charter. During the week, the EU will be working on deepening partnerships across regions, […]

On September 16, 2025, the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem and Israel issued its third report on the situation in Gaza since October 7, 2023. For the first time, the COI has recognised that genocide has been committed, and continues to be committed, against Palestinians in […]