Category: World

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with El Salvador’s Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill to discuss our strong and positive bilateral partnership.  They addressed ongoing cooperation on illegal immigration and regional security, with Deputy Secretary Landau expressing gratitude for El Salvador’s acceptance of over 240 members of […]

  Every year on 30 March, we observe International Day of Zero Waste to raise awareness about the importance of managing waste responsibly and encouraging sustainable consumption and production. In the EU, the average person produces 511kg of waste each year and only 38% of waste is recycled. This is a serious challenge and the […]

In a sudden turn of events, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of the tariffs imposed on global trade partners. The suspension, effective immediately, came hours after the administration rolled out a new “Liberation Day” tariff plan on April 2, 2025, which introduced a 10% baseline tariff on imports from nearly all […]

In a statement delivered to the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed significant concern over recent U.S. tariffs, which could have serious ramifications for Ireland’s economy and trade relations. The announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. administration on April 2nd, 2025, which include a 20% blanket tariff on all EU exports, comes as part of […]

NATO’s Secretary General has voiced growing concerns over China’s increasing military presence and exercises near Taiwan, emphasizing the need for collective action to ensure the security of global sea lanes. This marks a significant shift in NATO’s strategic focus, extending its attention beyond traditional European borders. NATO has been strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific allies, including […]

Europe Urges Russia to End Hostilities and Commit to Peace Talks The European Union has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace efforts in Ukraine, urging Russia to accept ceasefire proposals and halt its attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Speaking at the UN Security Council on April 9, Stavros Lambrinidis, the EU’s Permanent Representative to […]

From Poland and France to the US, rightwing populist parties dominate rural and post-industrial hinterlands while the centrist liberal vote is concentrated in cities. This urban-rural divide is arguably the main political fault line in Europe and North America today. It appears the backlash against globalised capitalism is strongest when associated with rural conservatism and […]

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez embarks on a diplomatic mission to China and Vietnam, aiming to bolster relationships in the wake of US trade tariffs. Sanchez’s visit underscores Spain’s bid to act as a mediator between China and the European Union, positioning the country strategically amidst global trade tensions. Key points of Sanchez’s trip and […]

Two men have been jailed for committing sexual offences against two girls more than 25 years ago. The two victims in this case were aged just 14 and 15 when the offending began, and both were living in the care system. During the offending period, between September 1996 and December 1997, Paul Doyle, 64, ran […]

Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs McCoy Pitt is currently in Geneva, Switzerland, where he is traveling from April 7-11 to meet with counterparts and participate in the consultative-level meeting of the Geneva Group on UN governance and management. While in Geneva, he will hold additional meetings with leadership of several […]