Category: World

The European Union’s border agency, Frontex, has initiated an investigation into Greece’s handling of undocumented migrants, focusing on 12 alleged human rights violations that occurred in 2024. While specific details remain undisclosed, these incidents reportedly involve illegal pushbacks of migrants at both sea and land borders. (AP News) This probe follows a series of concerning […]

Amnesty International has urged the Tanzanian government to release opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested on April 9, 2025, during a political rally in Mbinga. Lissu, chairman of the opposition party CHADEMA, faces charges of treason and publishing false information, which his legal team and human rights organizations argue are politically motivated. According to […]

On April 13, 2025, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris officially opened the new €2.6 million Civil Defence Headquarters in Roscommon. Located at the Ballybroghan Business Park, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of Civil Defence volunteers in the region. Facility Features and Significance The headquarters offers comprehensive amenities, including: […]

After deciding to flout an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary has become the first European country to announce plans to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes after president Viktor Orbán hosted Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for him in relation to war crimes in […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt support and best wishes to the people of Burma as you celebrate the Thingyan festival and Burma’s New Year. Thingyan is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future.  This year, we are united amid the sorrow […]

The principles are fundamental, and they are what is at stake here. And as Andrea said, this is not just a situation where we see a complete violation of those principles that were in the Helsinki Final Act, that we all stood by, and we have stood by for those 50 years. But it’s also […]

In the modern world, screens are everywhere, from our classrooms and workplaces to our homes and pockets. For children and teenagers, they can be a window to learning, enjoyment and connection with the world. Too much screen time, however, can have serious consequences. Adults spend, on average, between six and seven hours per day in […]

  The Commission has adopted a new strategy to channel savings into productive investments. It seeks to increase EU citizens’ participation in capital markets with broader investment options and improved financial literacy, fostering their wealth and boosting the EU economy.  About 70% of household savings in the EU – worth €10 trillion – are held […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today.  The Secretary highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in expanding business opportunities, promoting regional stability, and strengthening democracy.  The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed that reopening […]

A Muslim convert has been sentenced for life plotting to attack an Islamic cleric and other people. Jason Savage, 35, was sentenced today to life imprisonment with a minimum if 16 years to serve before he can be considered for release after being found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism following an earlier trial at […]