Category: World

Israel has postponed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, initially scheduled as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the group’s “humiliating ceremonies” during the handover of Israeli hostages as the primary reason for the delay. Since the ceasefire began on January 19, Hamas has repeatedly paraded […]

It is the first in-depth deliberative dialogue to focus specifically on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). People will be asked to share what they think about UPFs, including how they affect our health as well as their governance and regulation. The insights will be used to shape the direction of research. The project will also explore where […]

In the lead-up to Germany’s upcoming federal election, several major companies and business leaders have broken with tradition by publicly denouncing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has seen rising support across the country. Historically, businesses in Germany have maintained political neutrality, but the growing influence of the AfD has prompted a shift […]

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday for a pivotal federal election, where immigration and economic challenges have taken center stage. The campaign has been brief but fierce, marked by increasing calls for political change. Friedrich Merz, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate, has led the charge, critiquing the current government for its handling […]

In what is being described as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers have made off with $1.5 billion worth of digital assets from Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. The Dubai-based platform reported that an attacker gained access to an Ethereum wallet and transferred its entire balance to an unknown address. While […]

A federal jury in Miami convicted a Colorado man yesterday for sexually abusing numerous boys at the orphanage he founded and directed in Haiti. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, most recently of Littleton, founded St. Joseph’s Home for Boys — a home for orphaned, impoverished, and otherwise […]

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising fears over Russia’s nuclear threats, the question of whether Britain should reintroduce tactical nuclear weapons has resurfaced as a critical consideration for European security. Historically, during the Cold War, Britain’s V-force bombers—including the iconic Avro Vulcan—were central to NATO’s deterrence strategy, armed with nuclear bombs to counter a potential […]

Tánaiste Simon Harris has concluded his participation at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, where he emphasized the need for a renewed focus on inclusive economic growth and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over two days, Harris engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings with counterparts from across the globe, discussing a […]

Amnesty International has called on Egypt to immediately release human rights activists detained for posting content on social media critical of the government. The rights organization condemned the Egyptian authorities for prosecuting activists on charges including terrorism, spreading false information, and inciting protests, all in retaliation for their online activities. The detainees were apprehended by […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a summit next week marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The call focused on strengthening ties between Ireland and Ukraine, as well as discussing the path to peace and Ukraine’s EU accession. Following the conversation, Martin reiterated Ireland’s unwavering support for […]