Category: World

Parents in Cork, Ireland are staging a protest today over the shortage of special education school placements for children with special needs. An estimated 94 children in Cork are without a school place for the upcoming school year, despite the growing demand for specialized support. The march, organized by Nicole Hosford, will begin at Cork […]

Three months after the civil war in Syria ended, the initial relief has turned into frustration as the country’s economy continues to collapse under the weight of decades of destruction. Despite the cessation of violence, the economy remains in ruins, with no immediate signs of recovery. Devastating Economic Decline During the war, Syria’s economy contracted […]

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement expressing grave concerns over Iran’s escalating nuclear activities. The three European nations warned that Iran’s recent advancements in its nuclear program pose a significant threat to international security. They called on Iran to immediately halt and reverse its actions, emphasizing the importance of returning […]

Wikipedia is one of the world’s most influential knowledge platforms. Ranking among the top ten most-visited websites globally – just after Google and YouTube – it attracts over six billion monthly visits, and offers content in nearly 300 languages. Often perceived as a democratic space where anyone can edit and contribute, Wikipedia remains a battleground […]

  Returning home after sunset, a woman removes her headphones, lowers her hood, and keeps an eye on each man she passes. She cannot stop thinking about the man who followed her home and attacked her. She is 1 in 3 women to have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in the past 12 months and […]

President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the implementation of “large-scale” banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia, aiming to pressure the nation into a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace.” The proposed measures would remain in effect until Russia agrees to halt its military actions in Ukraine and reach a comprehensive peace deal. Sources […]

President Donald Trump clarified on Thursday that Cabinet secretaries will have final authority over staffing decisions, limiting Elon Musk’s role in federal workforce reductions. The directive followed a meeting with Cabinet members where Trump emphasized the importance of reducing government size while maintaining efficiency and retaining top talent. Trump’s comments came amid growing concerns over […]

Nigeria and China have agreed to cooperate in addressing the growing number of Chinese nationals involved in financial crimes within Nigeria. The announcement follows a visit by Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, where both countries discussed increasing efforts to tackle cybercrime, telecom fraud, and illegal mining […]

Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel confirmed on Thursday that he had discussed the extradition of European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone’s Justice Minister Alpha Sesay. Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, is believed to be in Sierra Leone, where he has reportedly received high-level protection. Van Weel emphasized that Leijdekkers is […]

Tánaiste Simon Harris welcomed Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, to Dublin on March 7, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Ireland. This visit also marks the first high-level political visit from India since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip in 2015. The bilateral talks underscored the strong growth […]