Category: World

Dublin, 31 July 2025 – Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, has announced the launch of a €2.7 million funding initiative to support the integration and employment of migrants in Ireland. The funding is available under the Integration and Employment of Migrants action of the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021–2027, co-funded […]

Office of the Spokesperson Press Release Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization July 31, 2025 The State Department has reported to Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) are not in compliance with their commitments under the PLO Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (PLOCCA) […]

UN Accuses M23 of Massacring Civilians in DR Congo The United Nations has accused the M23 rebel group of killing at least 169 civilians—mostly farmers—on July 9 in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province. The UN report, shared with Reuters, stated the M23 targeted individuals suspected of links to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of […]

A man who was under the influence of alcohol and driving at grossly excessive speeds when he killed his friend has been jailed. Martin Green Martin Green, 36, of Beech Avenue in Lowton near Wigan, was driving his car on Southworth Road in Newton-Le-Willows at around 10.30pm on 10 June 2024. Jonny Menell was a […]

Helsinki, 31 July 2025 – At the Helsinki+50 Conference, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, officially launched the Helsinki+50 Fund. The initiative aims to enhance the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) operational effectiveness and improve strategic management of voluntary contributions. Broad International Support Seventeen OSCE participating States […]

The British physician and champion for global public health died this past weekend at the age of 75.  He was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) special envoy dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Legacy of service “The Secretary-General pays tribute to Dr. Nabarro’s extraordinary legacy of service and reaffirms his commitment to advancing the principles he […]

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart humanitarian support, agreed to a […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice released Guidance to ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination.  In particular, it clarifies that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs.  Entities that receive federal funds, like […]

The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its destabilizing activities.  Today, the United States is taking action to stem the flow of revenue that the regime uses to support terrorism abroad, as well as to oppress its own people.  The Department of State is imposing sanctions on 20 entities […]

The Prince of Wales’s Homewards programme has unveiled its third Innovative Housing Project, aimed at tackling youth homelessness in the London borough of Lambeth. A property owned by the Duchy of Cornwall estate will be redeveloped into 16 independent living flats for young adults aged 18 to 25. The project is being delivered in partnership […]