Category: World

WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand has lodged a formal complaint with the New Zealand government over what it described as the “harassment” of Chinese nationals at airports. The diplomatic protest follows an incident in which a Chinese traveller was reportedly compelled to surrender electronic devices during border screening procedures. The embassy cited the […]

DUBLIN — Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced €90 million in joint Government and EU funding under the THRIVE scheme to restore derelict heritage buildings across Ireland’s urban centres. THRIVE—Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme—supports local authorities in transforming disused libraries, banks, barracks, and other historic structures into vibrant […]

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known conditions that profoundly affect quality of life for those who suffer from them. One of these is dystonia, a disorder of the central nervous system that […]

We commend the work of UNAMA, OCHA, and UN Women in support of the people of Afghanistan.  And I would like to convey the United Kingdom’s gratitude to SRSG Otunbeyeva for her leadership of those efforts over the last three years. I will make three points. First, I offer the UK’s deep condolences for all […]

DUBLIN — Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed that advance payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme have commenced, with €183.2 million issued to 86,985 farmers across Ireland. The payments represent an 85% advance under the ANC scheme, in line with the Farmers’ Charter and previous years’ […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Terrorist Designations of Four Iran-Aligned Militia Groups Press Statement September 17, 2025 Today, the Department of State is designating Iran-aligned militia groups Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The Department previously designated all four […]

DUBLIN — Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today welcomed the launch of the Creative Calling: Careers for the Curious initiative at the Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland events at the RDS. The initiative, part of a new pilot programme under the Creative Youth Plan 2023–2027, aims to connect 16–18-year-olds with career […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has voiced disappointment following reports that China has imposed a ban on the company’s artificial intelligence chips. The move, if confirmed, could significantly impact Nvidia’s access to one of its largest markets. Speaking in response to the report, Huang said he was “disappointed,” but did not elaborate further on the potential […]

DUBLIN — Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, hosted Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Joakim Strand, at Iveagh House on 17 September for a bilateral meeting focused on EU policy, security, and regional cooperation. The meeting built on discussions held during Minister Byrne’s visit to Helsinki in […]

  Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the critical importance of mental health in every aspect of life — including the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration joins Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in raising awareness to help reduce the stigma around conversations of mental health at work, and supporting […]