Category: World

As of April 2025, Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has facilitated the renovation of over 2,000 homes, injecting more than €112 million into the housing sector. Launched in 2022, the scheme aims to transform vacant and derelict properties into livable spaces, addressing housing shortages and revitalizing communities. Key Statistics Regional Highlights Grant Details Eligible homeowners […]

Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy. Today, bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a global threat, […]

On May 9, 2025, Poland and France signed a landmark treaty in Nancy, France, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and broader strategic interests. This agreement underscores a growing trend among European nations to bolster regional security amid concerns over the United States’ commitment to Europe’s defence under President Donald Trump’s administration. […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Tunisia and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

Sudan’s ongoing civil war has escalated, with the Sudanese army battling drone attacks from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Port Sudan. For six consecutive days, military units have repelled drone assaults targeting vital infrastructure, including the Flamingo naval base and oil depots. The RSF’s drones first struck between Sunday and Wednesday, damaging the […]

  The EU has dropped its share of Russian gas imports from 45% to 19%, thanks to the REPowerEU Plan, launched in May 2022 to reduce the EU’s dependency on Russian energy. However, the EU saw a rebound in Russian gas imports in 2024. The European Commission has therefore presented a roadmap to ensure the EU […]

Nigeria has completed the repayment of a $3.4 billion emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was provided in April 2020 to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline in oil prices . The loan was disbursed under the IMF’s Rapid Financing Instrument, aimed at addressing urgent balance […]

President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may reduce its tariffs on Chinese imports, currently set at 145%, to between 50% and 54%. This potential decrease is contingent upon the outcome of high-level trade negotiations scheduled to take place this weekend in Switzerland. The discussions will involve U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. […]

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a stark warning about the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza, urging global governments to take immediate action to alleviate the suffering of its civilian population. Dire Humanitarian Conditions Since the resumption of hostilities in March 2025, Gaza has been under a stringent blockade, severely restricting […]

Chicago, IL – April 2025 — A Georgia resident has been charged with sending a threatening letter to a religious organization in suburban Chicago, prompting a federal investigation amid concerns over the safety of a touring spiritual leader. Jimil Parmar, 33, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested last week and charged in a criminal complaint filed […]