Category: World

BEIJING — China emerged as the world’s third-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows in 2024, with its outward FDI stock surpassing $3 trillion, accounting for 7.2% of the global total. The ranking, confirmed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), places China behind the United States and Japan in global […]

DUBLIN — Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens to join Ireland’s Civil Defence, spotlighting the life-saving skills and community impact of volunteer service. The initiative, titled Learn Skills. Save Lives, aims to bolster volunteer numbers to support emergency response and local events across the country. The campaign […]

AMSTERDAM — Dutch carrier KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday as ground crew at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prepare for another strike, the airline confirmed Monday. The disruption is expected to affect both domestic and international services, with passengers advised to check schedules and seek rebooking options. The strike involves segments of KLM’s ground operations […]

LOS ANGELES — ABC has announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, following a temporary suspension related to comments made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision in a brief statement, signaling the end of a controversy that drew sharp public and media attention. Kimmel’s suspension came […]

Taste is often thought to be controlled solely by our tastebuds. But maybe you’ve noticed how food can taste bland when you have a cold and and your nose is blocked? This common experience highlights just how important our sense of smell is when it comes to taste – and how strongly the two are […]

Images from the site of the strike show mangled metal roofing that used to provide cover for worshippers; it comes as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – or RSF – continue their push to take control of El Fasher, as they battle forces of the military government. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, […]

Just a few years ago, the idea of someone marrying their AI chatbot might have sounded like the plot of a film. Today, it is no longer just an idea. In July 2025, an article in The Guardian featured people who describe their relationships with chatbots as deeply meaningful, including a man who “married” his AI […]

NEW YORK — World leaders and senior United Nations officials convened this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the UN, reflecting on its legacy and reaffirming its role in addressing today’s global challenges. The high-level gathering underscored the organization’s enduring mission to promote peace, development, and human rights amid rising geopolitical tensions and climate […]

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Dublin, 22 September 2025 – Marking a generational shift in Irish education, Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD has officially launched the Redeveloped Primary Curriculum Specifications for all primary and special schools across the country. Rooted in inclusion, creativity, and relevance, the new curriculum places a strong emphasis on fun, play-based learning, and […]