Category: World

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 […]

Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD has announced a landmark €7.55 billion capital investment for the education sector under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030, with a strong focus on expanding special education provision and modernising school infrastructure nationwide. The funding will support: Minister McEntee stated: “This investment will help deliver a world-class […]

Half a century after the establishment of relations between China and the EU, and against a backdrop of deteriorating transatlantic relations, the European Union and China held their 25th summit in Beijing. It is worth noting that the summit could not have been held elsewhere, as Chinese President Xi Jinping had refused an invitation to […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland for a five-day visit from July 25 to 29, combining personal engagements with diplomatic meetings. The trip includes stops at his golf resorts in Turnberry and Aberdeen, as well as a preview of a new course set to open in August, named in honor of his Scottish-born […]

A Utah man was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for wire fraud, impersonating a federal officer, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: from 2018 through 2020, Santiago Garcia Gutierrez (Garcia), of Salt Lake City, defrauded a single victim out of more […]