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The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has secured €2.18 billion in capital funding under Ireland’s National Development Plan (2026–2030), marking an €800 million increase from the 2021 allocation. Strategic Investment Areas The funding will support major infrastructure and technology enhancements across the justice sector, including: Ministerial Endorsements Minister Jim O’Callaghan, who led negotiations […]

Google has confirmed the suspension of Catwatchful, a spyware application disguised as a child-monitoring tool, following a serious security breach. The action comes a full month after cybersecurity researchers reported the leak, which affected over 62,000 users and compromised data from more than 26,000 victim devices. Delayed Response Raises Concerns The delay in terminating the […]

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Is Tehran Becoming Uninhabitable? Widespread Water Supply Interruptions Raise Alarms Iran is confronting an escalating water crisis, with over 40 cities—including Tehran—facing routine water rationing and prolonged supply interruptions. Households and businesses in many regions experience daily outages lasting several hours, as authorities rush to implement emergency measures. Causes and Scope of the Crisis The […]

“When a wise man points at the moon, the imbecile examines the finger.” This proverb – attributed to Conficius – pinpoints the human tendency to focus on a message, messenger or concept instead of the reality that it signals, especially when that reality might be uncomfortable or upsetting. Today, it is acutely relevant to the […]

Elements of the ADF, an Islamic State-affiliated insurgent group that originated in neighbouring Uganda, carried out the attack in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province. At least 49 civilians were killed, including nine children. Several other people were injured and abducted, and shops and homes were set on fire.  Most of the victims were reportedly […]

On Tuesday 29/07/2025, a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, prompting tsunami watches for Hawaii and Japan, according to official sources. 🌍 Global Seismic Event Overview 🌊 Regional Alerts and Response 🌐 African Continental Relevance Although Africa lies outside the Pacific seismic zone, this event highlights the importance of: […]

Last week the United States repatriated a U.S. citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria for unification with the child’s family.  We thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Defense for their assistance.  Our interagency efforts have given this child, who has known nothing […]

  The European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 takes place from 10 to 12 June 2025, in Brussels and online. It brings together leading voices from the clean energy community and high-level speakers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help shape Europe’s sustainable energy future.  This is also a moment to take stock of the Commission’s latest efforts to boost sustainable […]

The Irish Government has approved an additional €696 million in capital funding for 2025 to support a wide range of housing programmes, Minister for Housing James Browne announced on July 29. The funding aims to intensify efforts to address the national housing crisis through new construction, refurbishment, and targeted support schemes. 🏘️ Key Housing Targets […]