Category: World

  The European Commission has proposed new measures to cut red tape and facilitate the €800 billion of investment that EU countries need to ensure their defence industries can deliver at speed and scale. The measures build on the vision set out in the White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030 that identified simplifying and harmonising […]

In the face of US President Donald Trump’s wavering commitments and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inscrutable ambitions, the talk in European capitals is all about rearmament. To that end, the European Commission has put forward an €800 billion spending scheme designed to “quickly and significantly increase expenditures in defence capabilities”, in the words of Commission President […]

The FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award was presented to Glen Moore in recognition of his dedication to training schools in Missouri on preventing mass violence. The announcement was made by Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Chris Crocker at an FBI School Safety Initiative conference, attended by over 200 school administrators, staff, and law enforcement officers […]

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate fell to 22.97% in May 2025, marking a slight decrease from 23.71% in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Inflation Trends and Economic Impact The latest figures indicate a continued slowdown in price increases, offering some relief amid Nigeria’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Inflation had peaked at a 28-year […]

I. NORTH AFRICA & SAHEL REGION Sudan: Arbitrary Killings Triple Amid Military Clashes Mali & Burkina Faso: ICC Complaint Targets National Armies and Russian Mercenaries Mali: Barrick Gold Complex Seized Togo: French Media Suspended II. EAST AFRICA South Sudan: Catastrophic Food Insecurity Projected Uganda: New Law Enables Military Trials for Civilians Kenya: Deputy Police Chief […]

Congratulations to Hannah Sidaway, Elizabeth Swift and Pari Patel, who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their exceptional contributions to law and order. Hannah is to receive an OBE, while Elizabeth and Pari will each receive an MBE. Full details of the different kinds of honours are available on GOV.UK. The […]

On June 15, 2025, the FBI marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by warning Americans about the growing threat of elder fraud, a crime that targets seniors through investment scams, technical support fraud, romance scams, and money mule schemes. Elder Fraud on the Rise According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), elder fraud […]

DUBLIN, 17 June 2025 — Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, and Minister of State Marian Harkin have announced over €1 million in funding for projects across Ireland aimed at improving adult literacy, numeracy, digital, and financial literacy skills. The funding was revealed during the ‘Literacy Changing Lives’ showcase […]

Office of the Spokesperson June 16, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss developments in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, both officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear […]

Tehran Seeks Diplomatic Leverage Amid Escalating Conflict and Nuclear Tensions June 17, 2025 — Iran has requested the mediation of Gulf states—including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman—to help broker an immediate ceasefire with Israel, according to two Iranian officials and three regional diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The request, made through diplomatic backchannels in […]