Category: World

DR Congo: UN Says Rwanda-Backed M23 Blocked Human Rights Probe The United Nations has accused the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, of obstructing a UN fact-finding mission’s access to areas under its control in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) stated this denial is “seriously hampering” efforts […]

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has approved €293,252 in funding to support 64 small-scale local festivals and summer schools taking place throughout Ireland in 2025. The funding is part of the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme, designed to assist cultural events that may not qualify for support from […]

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD has released the first full review of Ireland’s Civil Legal Aid Scheme since its inception in 1979, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of access to justice in the country. The review, conducted by an Independent Review Group chaired by former Chief Justice Frank […]

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva, the former deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, as the country’s new Prime Minister, replacing Edouard Ngirente, who had held the post since 2017. The appointment, announced on July 24 via a government statement, entrusts Nsengiyumva with oversight of the government’s day-to-day operations. A seasoned […]

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have signed a landmark UK–India trade agreement, expected to deliver £6 billion in investment and create 2,200 new jobs across the United Kingdom. The deal, finalized during Modi’s official visit to the UK, is hailed as the largest of its kind in terms of […]

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a significant prisoner exchange as part of ongoing peace negotiations held in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 23, 2025. The swap, conducted under the terms of the Istanbul Agreements, saw the return of 250 prisoners of war from each side, with plans to exchange at least 1,200 more in the […]

AstraZeneca has announced a landmark $50 billion investment in its U.S. operations by 2030, marking the company’s largest-ever commitment to American manufacturing and research. The initiative is headlined by a multi-billion-dollar drug substance facility in Virginia, which will serve as the cornerstone of the expansion and focus on producing treatments for weight management and metabolic […]

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi July 23, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi to discuss the trilateral agreement between the United States, Jordan, […]

Michalis Genitsariotis, a former salesman turned olive grower from the northern Greek region of Halkidiki, is constantly learning in his “second life” as a farmer. Unlike many people with a traditional farming background, Michalis only turned to agriculture in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, at a time when many were pushed to change […]

As anti-immigration rhetoric surges across Europe and the United States, it is vital that we look beyond the fearmongering and analyse what is really going on. While human mobility is often presented as a burden, the truth is quite the opposite. It is an essential driver of economic growth, demographic resilience and cultural cohesion. Ignoring […]