Category: World

On Friday, Guatemala and El Salvador deployed additional troops to Haiti as part of the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, aimed at combating the escalating gang violence that has plagued the country. A contingent of 75 Guatemalan soldiers and eight Salvadoran soldiers arrived in Haiti to support the Haitian National Police (PNH) in […]

A regional emergency has been declared in Sevastopol, Crimea, after oil from two tankers, which spilled into the Kerch Strait nearly three weeks ago, washed ashore. The spill, which occurred approximately 250 kilometers from Sevastopol, has impacted local beaches and prompted coordinated cleanup efforts by authorities and volunteers. Sevastopol’s Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev confirmed the discovery […]

As the new year unfolds, a significant milestone for Ireland’s cultural heritage has been achieved with the inclusion of traditional dry stone wall construction on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This recognition is the result of years of advocacy and efforts by various organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting Ireland’s unique heritage. Dry stone walls, […]

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has confirmed he will resign following the collapse of crucial coalition talks between his party, the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), and the Social Democrats (SPÖ). Nehammer, who has led the country since December 2021, announced that he would step down both as Chancellor and as the leader of the ÖVP. This […]

Ireland has witnessed a significant surge in enrollment for retrofitting and Zero Energy Building (NZEB) courses, as the country pushes forward with its ambitious sustainability goals. In 2024, 6,423 individuals participated in these vital training programs, marking a 45% increase from the previous year’s figure of 4,452 enrollments. This spike underscores growing demand for green […]

In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) has raised €1.879 billion in 2024, marking the largest capital infusion ever secured by any African development financial institution (DFI). This substantial funding will significantly enhance BOI’s balance sheet, growing it by approximately N3.3 trillion, from N3.9 trillion in 2023 to an impressive N7.1 trillion. This […]

Nigeria’s forests have increasingly become territories controlled by terrorist groups, offering them cover for illicit activities and criminal operations. As these violent groups infiltrate and settle in various national parks and reserves, they wreak havoc on both local communities and the environment. The forests, which should serve as vital ecosystems, are now turned into breeding […]

The plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan has grown more dire in recent months as a government crackdown targets undocumented migrants, with many families living in constant fear of harassment, extortion, and deportation. Shaharzad, an Afghan refugee residing in Islamabad, describes her shrinking living space—a small courtyard in a guesthouse—reminiscent of the restrictive environment she […]

QUESTION:  Secretary Blinken, four years ago you inherited the world from President Trump, and now you’re about to hand it back to him.  Your tenure has been an unprecedented interregnum, if you will.  Have you thought about what a strange position that is to be in? SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, I think a lot about the […]