Category: World

The United States condemns the Hong Kong government’s July 25 announcement of new arrest warrants and bounties targeting 15 additional overseas activists, including U.S.-based individuals.  The extraterritorial targeting of Hong Kongers who are exercising their fundamental freedoms is a form of transnational repression. We will not tolerate the Hong Kong government’s attempts to apply its […]

  Life sciences – the study of living systems, from cells to ecosystems – are central to our health, environment and economy. Europe has long been a leader in life sciences, backed by a strong knowledge base and scientific excellence. But it is now losing ground to other global players in turning research into real-world […]

On July 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order titled “Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government”, directing federal agencies to procure only “neutral, nonpartisan” artificial intelligence models. The order defines “woke AI” as models influenced by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, including references to systemic racism, intersectionality, and gender […]

Nestled in the southern Mediterranean, off the south-east coast of Tunisia, lies the island of Djerba. With a rich cultural and religious history, it has been a crossroad of many civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, and is home to many unique architectural sites. These include the Sedouikech underground mosque, St Joseph’s Church […]

Thomas Kavanagh, a senior figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group (OCG) and his associate Gary Vickery, who were jailed for their part in a drug smuggling operation, which involved importing drugs inside tarmac removal machinery, have been ordered to pay back over £1 million or face more time in jail.  Daniel Canning’s confiscation hearing […]

Israel has authorized Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resume humanitarian airdrops into the Gaza Strip, with the first delivery by Jordan expected as early as Friday, July 25, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). The decision comes amid growing international concern […]

Taxpayers affected by the 2025 California wildfires have until October 15, 2025 to take advantage of special relief measures granted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including extended deadlines for 1031 Exchange transactions. The extension applies to individuals and businesses in Los Angeles County and other federally designated disaster areas, as outlined by FEMA. Key […]

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced a new pilot initiative offering free admission to all visitors under 18 at OPW-managed heritage sites throughout August 2025. The scheme, unveiled by Minister of State Kevin “Boxer” Moran, aims to promote youth engagement with Ireland’s rich cultural heritage by removing financial barriers during the summer holidays. […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. today to discuss the close ties between the United States and Palau, grounded in our shared interests in regional peace and security.  They explored multiple areas of cooperation, including opportunities for economic development and […]

At the U.S. Department of Labor, we are committed to helping employers, unions, and plan administrators follow the law. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of our expanded self-audit compliance assistance initiative. Many of our agencies offer self-audit programs, which are voluntary tools to help the regulated community proactively assess and improve compliance […]