Category: World

Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement issued by his Spokesperson noted the Rwandan-backed rebels seizure of Sake, in South Kivu, “which increases the threat” to the regional capital Goma – all of which is “heightening the threat of a regional war.” Rwanda denies any direct involvement with M23 fighters. Since the UN Mission withdrew from […]

Micheál Martin, leader of the Fianna Fáil party, has officially been voted in as Ireland’s next Taoiseach (Prime Minister), following a turbulent session in the Irish parliament. His nomination was approved by a vote of 95 to 76, despite a disruption the previous day that saw the Dáil (parliament) suspended due to disagreements over parliamentary […]

Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a European Union member state at the second inauguration of Donald Trump. The Meloni government’s relationship with the Trump presidency appears to be a crucial issue, both at the Italian and European level. The question is whether, yielding to Trump’s siren calls, the government may be tempted to […]

Yuri Shprits, a space scientist at the German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, is on a mission to save our planet.  We have known for a long time that much of our modern way of life is threatened by the whims of the Sun. If our star suddenly enters a more active period, it […]

The village of Tres Bocas in Colombia’s Catatumbo region has been left deserted as a result of escalating clashes between rival rebel groups. At least 80 people have been killed in the recent wave of violence, which has prompted thousands of residents to flee their homes and seek refuge across the border in Venezuela. The […]

In a recent discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) announced that the Kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in expanding trade and investment ties with the United States over the next four years. This ambitious commitment highlights the strengthening economic partnership between the two nations, building on […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. They discussed advancing U.S.-ROK cooperation to address common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Secretary Rubio stressed that the U.S.-ROK Alliance stands as the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean […]

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russia, stating that the United States will have no choice but to impose taxes, tariffs, and additional sanctions if a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is not reached soon. Trump’s remarks highlight growing concerns over the prolonged war and the international community’s […]

Alarm bells are ringing across the high-end sector. 2024 did not end as luxury brands had hoped, and the figures published by the sector’s main conglomerates painted a picture of slowdown and some signs of exhaustion during the last quarter of 2024. The weakening Asian market is one obvious cause, but consumers’ unusual reactions to […]

This is general guidance on what to do when a British national dies abroad. You can also read specific bereavement information for most countries. Contact the travel insurance company of the person who died as soon as possible. Travel insurance may cover costs such as medical, repatriation, legal, interpretation and translation fees, and insurers may […]