Category: World

QUESTION:  Secretary Rubio, thank you so much for sitting down with me at this critical moment for the nation, the world, and at this historic NATO summit.  SECRETARY RUBIO:  Well, thanks for doing this.  QUESTION:  I know you have a very busy day ahead, so I’m going to dive right into it.  I want to start with some […]

Vienna, 25 June 2025 –Opening the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC) in Vienna today, OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu called for renewed commitment to dialogue and co-operation, warning that military deterrence alone cannot safeguard security across the OSCE region. Speaking to senior officials and representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, Sinirlioğlu described the […]

The British embassy in Oman can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy can offer. Family and friends can contact: the British embassy in Oman the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London on […]

Cybercrime is becoming a significant share of overall criminal activity in Africa, according to Interpol’s latest threat assessment released in 2024. The report finds that over two-thirds of the 54 African member states consider cyber-enabled crimes to represent a medium to high portion of total crime. Phishing remains the most prevalent cybercrime, accounting for approximately […]

The European Parliament’s transport committee has approved sweeping new air passenger rights legislation that mandates free hand luggage and simplifies compensation procedures across the EU. The reform applies to all 27 member states—including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands—and aims to eliminate hidden airline fees and strengthen consumer protections, drawing strong opposition from major […]

June 25, 2025 | Western Australia Global mining major Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and privately held Hancock Prospecting have confirmed a major $2.5 billion joint venture investment in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, committing to the development of two new iron ore pits at the Hope Downs mine complex, 1,200 kilometres north of Perth. The announcement […]

In a sustained effort to combat oil theft, the Nigerian Navy has arrested 76 vessels and 242 individuals over a two-year period, according to official reports. The crackdown has led to the recovery of approximately 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil, reflecting a significant push to safeguard national revenue and deter organized criminal activity in […]

Sudan: Security Failures Push Returnees Out of KhartoumWidespread insecurity and inadequate basic services in Khartoum are driving displaced residents to return to outlying states. While parts of Omdurman show signs of recovery, other districts are plagued by power outages, scarce water, unreliable telecommunications, and rising food costs. Civilians also report arbitrary detentions by security forces […]

BUCHAREST – On Monday, the Romanian Parliament overwhelmingly confirmed Ilie Bolojan as the country’s new Prime Minister, with a vote of 301 in favor and only 9 opposed. Bolojan, a senior figure in the National Liberal Party (PNL), will head a broad governing coalition comprising the PNL, the Save Romania Union (USR), the Democratic Alliance […]

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Mikayla Lanay Johnson, 27, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of distributing fentanyl and cocaine base (commonly known as “crack”), announced Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston. According to court records, on March 11, 2024, Johnson sold approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine and 4.5 grams of fentanyl […]