Category: World

As the son of two Jewish refugees, I speak to this gathering as somebody with profound gratitude for the state of Israel for looking after my grandmother after the Second World War, after she lost her husband at the hands of the Nazis.   I speak as someone that, I think everyone in this room […]

The publication of the General Scheme of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has ignited an intense national debate across Ireland’s civic, legal, and migrant communities. While several elements of the proposed reform—such as standardized language proficiency tests and formalized civic knowledge assessments—align with broader European naturalization frameworks, the headline proposal to extend the […]

NEW YORK — On the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria and the United States signed a landmark framework agreement at the Nigeria Mission House in New York to deepen American investment across Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The bilateral accord—signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele […]

We reaffirm our commitment to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and longer-term recovery, reconstruction and peace in Gaza, including through the work of the Palestinian Authority, the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). We recall that the Comprehensive Plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution […]

Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, and the City of St. Paul. As stated in the lawsuit, Minnesota’s permit to purchase and waiting period regulatory scheme violate the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens who desire to acquire firearms for self-defense in their homes. For Minnesotans who […]

Over recent months, the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have become synonymous with geopolitical jostling. Whoever controls these narrow waterways governs the flow of maritime traffic from the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean – and with it, a vitally significant chunk of global trade. However, conflict over these straits […]

UK support will help provide healthcare, clean water, sanitation and other essential services for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Funding will include support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries, safe water provision and vital mental health services. Comes as the UK convenes partners with Jordan and Qatar to drive action on humanitarian […]

UK support will help provide healthcare, clean water, sanitation and other essential services for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Funding will include support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries, safe water provision and vital mental health services. Comes as the UK convenes partners with Jordan and Qatar to drive action on humanitarian […]

Four aliens, including 2 illegal aliens, have been charged with election-related crimes, announced United States Attorney David Metcalf. “Our sovereignty as a nation belongs to the American people and no one else,” U.S. Attorney Metcalf said. “Anyone, including illegal aliens, who votes illegally in our elections will be prosecuted for corrupting our democracy.” “Voting by […]

The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of the UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise, and thanks Australia and Cabo Verde for their leadership as co-facilitators. For many countries represented in this room, sea-level rise is not a distinct threat; it is a present reality. A reality that affects homes, livelihoods, and the future of entire communities. […]