Category: World

A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew have gone missing during an overnight mission from Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, near Cebu. The aircraft lost contact with other fighters just before reaching its target area, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed on Tuesday. Colonel Consuelo Castillo, an Air Force spokeswoman, said the […]

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Russia’s censorship laws, marking a significant victory for independent journalism. The Court unanimously ruled against the legislation passed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which included provisions that banned the “discrediting of the army”—laws that were used to shut down two prominent independent media […]

As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate the nation, former Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s spokesperson Iuliia Mendel has voiced growing concerns that the majority of Ukrainians are seeking an end to the conflict. In a recent interview with France 24 at the end of February 2025, Mendel highlighted the deep desire among the Ukrainian […]

Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has announced the commencement of the Angel Investor Relief Scheme, designed to help innovative start-ups attract much-needed investment. This scheme provides Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief to individual investors who back early-stage, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The relief offers a reduced CGT rate of 16% on gains […]

In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Executive Vice-President for a “Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition”, the EU’s future is envisioned as a synergy of ecological sustainability, technological innovation and social justice. Too good to be true? Not necessarily. The rationale underpinning this trio aims to address challenges and harness opportunities in modern society, which […]

The unanimous adoption of this resolution today sends a clear message: the Council is united in its determination to support Somalia’s efforts in the fight against Al-Shabaab. This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions designed to further degrade Al-Shabaab, disrupt its finances, strengthen international collaboration and support Somalia in building its own capabilities.  And […]

  The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. In the recent Competitiveness Compass, the Commission set out its vision to make the EU’s economy more prosperous and competitive, building on the recommendations of the Draghi report. To regain competitiveness and unleash growth, […]

Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, Guinea’s former prime minister under deposed President Alpha Condé, has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption and embezzling public funds. The special court in Conakry found Fofana guilty of stealing up to $1.7 million, primarily from social welfare programs, including those set up during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition […]

The United Nations conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opens today at UN headquarters in New York. This marks the third Meeting of States Parties to the treaty, which officially came into force in 2021, prohibiting the development, use, and other activities related to nuclear weapons. Attendees include members of Nihon […]

Taiwan’s Coast Guard has detained the Chinese-crewed cargo ship Hong Tai 58, registered in Togo, amid suspicions it was involved in damaging a subsea communication cable connecting the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. This marks the fifth such incident in 2025, raising concerns over repeated threats to vital undersea infrastructure in the region. The […]