Category: World

BALLINA, 12 September 2025 — Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced €1.7 million in funding for the purchase of 32 vehicles under Measure 2 of the 2025 CLÁR programme. The initiative aims to enhance transport services for individuals with reduced mobility, those accessing cancer care, and key […]

NEW YORK, 12 September 2025 — Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Niall Collins TD, led a three-day trade mission to New York to promote Ireland as a premier EU hub for international legal services. The mission, held from 9 to 11 September, was organised by Ireland for Law, […]

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the arrest of a suspect in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. According to initial reports, the individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah. Details surrounding the arrest remain limited, and federal authorities have not yet released an official statement. Kirk, a prominent political figure and […]

A curated update on key developments across Africa 📅 12 September 2025 Geopolitics & Policy South Sudan Vice President Indicted on Serious Charges 🇸🇸 South Sudan has charged Vice President Riek Machar and 20 others with murder, terrorism, and conspiracy following an alleged attack on a military base. The attack was reportedly carried out by […]

Prince Harry concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including a private meeting with King Charles, before making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, September 12, 2025. The visit was made at the invitation of the Ukrainian government and focused on supporting wounded service members affected by the ongoing conflict. During […]

  This weekend’s European Heritage Days offers you a chance to take a wander around some of Europe’s finest buildings and cultural sites for free. The theme of European Heritage Days 2025 is ‘architectural heritage’. Buildings that are often closed to the public for the rest of the year will open their doors on 13 […]

A chartered flight carrying over 300 South Korean workers landed safely at Incheon International Airport on Friday, following their release from several days of detention in the United States. The workers had been held by U.S. immigration authorities amid an investigation into alleged visa irregularities involving subcontracted labor. South Korean officials confirmed the group’s return […]

A protest march led by social organizations in Quito, Ecuador, ended in clashes with police this week as public frustration mounted over President Daniel Noboa’s proposed national referendum. Demonstrators voiced concerns over rising unemployment, inadequate educational support, and poor infrastructure, accusing the government of prioritizing non-essential spending. The march, which drew hundreds to the capital’s […]

The Irish Defence Forces have sent military personnel to the United States as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen Ireland’s national intelligence capabilities. The deployment, confirmed by government sources, involves specialized training programs aimed at enhancing skills in surveillance, cyber operations, and threat analysis. The move reflects Ireland’s growing focus on modernizing its security […]