Category: World

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 […]

The devastating fire at Turkey’s Kartalkaya ski resort has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 76 lives. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, engulfed a popular hotel and surrounding areas, leaving many trapped inside. Emergency responders and local authorities have been working tirelessly to control the blaze […]

Former President Donald Trump has expressed a nuanced stance on the H-1B visa program, saying he supports both sides of the debate but ultimately favors expanding the range of professions eligible for the visa. His comments, made on his first full day in office, suggested that the H-1B program should not only prioritize engineers but […]

DUSHANBE, 22 January 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 2 March parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, following an official invitation from the national authorities. The mission is headed by Ditmir Bushati and consists of a core team of 11 international experts based […]

Power outages – hardly imaginable in many parts of the world today. Yet in rural regions of East Africa, a lack of reliable energy was long an everyday reality. Today, however, communal solar power systems are transforming lives: they provide clean electricity that not only protects the climate but also improves health, education, and economic […]

In response to escalating extremist violence in the Sahel region, the military juntas of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have announced the formation of a joint force to address growing insecurity. The decision, confirmed by Niger’s defense minister on Wednesday, marks a significant step in the three nations’ ongoing security strategy as they grapple with […]

The Australian Greens have unveiled a bold $10 billion proposal aimed at reducing the financial burden on families by eliminating school fees. The plan includes an annual $800 allowance for each primary and secondary school student, designed to cover essential school-related expenses, such as uniforms, technology, and supplies. This initiative, set to begin on 1 […]

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of his administration, signaling a broad purge of officials who do not align with his vision for the country. Using his Truth Social platform, Trump outlined his intentions to remove over 1,000 appointees from the previous administration, citing their misalignment with […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington. They discussed plans to deepen ties during the Trump Administration, and how the United States and Japan can work together to counter ongoing threats in the Indo-Pacific and around the world, including joint efforts against China’s destabilizing actions. The two also discussed concerns over […]

  A new report on the European aviation sector’s environmental performance sets out measures on how to reduce aviation’s impact on climate change, noise and air quality, and ensure Europe meets its goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. In particular, the report recommends focusing on measures such as increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels, making […]