Category: World

DUBLIN — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin today for a two-day visit to Ireland, initiating high-level diplomatic meetings against a backdrop of complex economic ties and urgent humanitarian appeals. The visit began at Áras an Uachtaráin, where President Trump was received by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. The engagement marked the opening of […]

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution, which provides a short technical rollover of the Sudan sanctions measures until 9th October. We welcome this additional time for discussions on how to ensure that the UN sanctions regime responds effectively to the realities on the ground in Sudan. We thank the United States, as penholder, […]

Chair, We commend the Agency’s continued efforts to monitor the situation and reduce the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine. We particularly welcome the Agency’s success in brokering the recent ceasefire necessary to restore off-site power to ZNPP. But this fact alone should alarm us. Nuclear facilities should never depend on temporary ceasefires to […]

As support for populist movements surges around the world, the term has become something of a buzzword. It is used to describe very different movements and public figures in very different political contexts. These range from rightwing figures like Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil and Narendra Modi in India, to leftists like the US’ Bernie Sanders, […]

Innovate UK is investing in the UK’s next generation of createch innovators through Next Wave, a new growth programme for ambitious micro businesses and small to medium enterprises (SME) working at the intersection of creative and technology frontiers. The programme will support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services, while connecting them to […]

Thank you, Chair.   The United Kingdom thanks the Swiss Chairpersonship and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities for convening this Forum. OSCE mandated meetings are vital in all three dimensions of regional security, and I reiterate for the record the UK’s disappointment that certain countries have again blocked legitimate discussion of human rights, democracy and […]

  Hardware and software products are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks. From baby monitors and smartwatches to apps and computer programmes, products with digital elements are part of our daily lives. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) strengthens the cybersecurity of these products and better protects consumers and businesses from cyber threats. As of 11 September 2026, […]

For over twenty years, Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes have been a source of grave international concern.  The United Kingdom has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution through negotiation and dialogue.   In 2006, this Council unanimously adopted resolution 1737, marking a decisive step to address the threat. That resolution imposed sanctions banning nuclear technology and materials […]

Chair, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States thank the Director General for his latest reports and commend the Agency’s continued efforts to ensure the implementation of safeguards by Iran and verify the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We reiterate our full support for the Agency’s professional, independent, and impartial work […]

Note, Johnson was sentenced to 60 months in prison. A previous version of the release misstated his prison sentence. The release has been updated. Former NFL player LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced today to 60 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $30,000 fine after being convicted at trial of […]