Category: World

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Paraguayan President Peña Secretary Rubio’s Call with Paraguayan President Peña March 5, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña today.  Secretary Rubio congratulated President Peña on Paraguay’s first ever Foreign Military […]

The agency said that despite the huge influx of humanitarian goods into Gaza during phase one of the ceasefire which began on 19 January, it has not been enough to make up for the 15 months of war when supply convoys were frequently blocked, impeded or cancelled by the Israeli military. Speaking from Gaza, UNICEF’s […]

In a narrow 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has directed the Trump administration to comply with a lower court’s order, mandating the release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid payments to nonprofit organizations. The funds were intended for work already completed on behalf of the U.S. government. The decision saw Chief Justice […]

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris TD, announced Ireland’s decision to allocate €100 million in non-lethal military aid to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. The funding is part of Ireland’s continued support for Ukraine’s self-defence under international law, specifically through the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) and procurement partnerships with EU […]

Germany has announced it is halting new development aid to Rwanda, following accusations that the East African nation is supporting the M23 rebel group in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development confirmed on Tuesday that it is also reviewing its existing aid commitments to […]

Data from gender-based violence service providers in Sudan reveals the scale of the horror: more than 220 reported cases of child rape since the start of 2024. “Children as young as one being raped by armed men should shock anyone to their core and compel immediate action,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. But these […]

Tensions between the UK and Rwanda have escalated over the scrapped migrant relocation deal, with the UK government declining to make any further payments to Rwanda. Rwanda’s spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, stated on Monday that the UK had asked Rwanda to “quietly forgo” the remaining $64 million of the agreed-upon payment based on “trust and good […]

At an extraordinary Arab League summit in Cairo, Egypt unveiled a comprehensive $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, which has been devastated by ongoing conflict. The five-year proposal was endorsed by Arab leaders and received backing from the United Nations and the European Union. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi presented the plan, emphasizing the need […]

Ireland has introduced legislation to remove the requirement for United Nations approval before deploying its troops abroad, a move that would end its “triple lock” policy. Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Michéal Martin announced the change, stating that Ireland should not allow countries like Russia, China, or the United States to have veto power over troop deployments […]

At least three Serbian lawmakers were injured today as chaos erupted in the country’s parliament, where opposition members threw smoke bombs and flares during the opening day of the spring session. The disruption was part of ongoing anti-corruption protests sparked by the tragic roof collapse at a Novi Sad train station in November, which killed […]