Category: World

UN Headquarters, New York — In a powerful national address to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to human rights, multilateralism, and international law, while sharply criticising global inaction in crises from Sudan to Gaza. Framed by historic lessons from World War II, Martin’s speech was […]

Federal authorities have confirmed that the individual who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas was driven by deep-seated hatred toward the U.S. government and intended to incite terror by targeting federal agents. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a lone gunman who fired multiple rounds at the […]

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya. The ruling makes him the first French head of state in decades to face incarceration, marking a dramatic fall from grace for a once-dominant political figure. The conviction stems from accusations […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:  Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu today on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.  Deputy Secretary Landau emphasized the need for constructive communication that leads to progress on a range of bilateral […]

Somalia’s story is one of “real national effort supported by truly committed international partners,” he said, referring to the country’s transition from all-out civil conflict beginning in 2012.  “In fact, Somalia is evidence that multilateralism and global solidarity can make the world a better, safer and progressive place.” He affirmed that as a current member […]

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to multilateralism and global cooperation, urging nations to prioritize diplomacy over division. On Clean Energy: ⚡ The EU renewed its pledge to double global energy efficiency and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.⚡ Member […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated his opposition to any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank, declaring, “There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.” The remarks signal a rare rebuke of Israeli policy from Washington and come amid heightened tensions in the region. Earlier this week, President Trump held discussions in […]

Dutch state-owned grid operator TenneT has secured up to €9.5 billion (approximately $11 billion) in funding from APG, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, and Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) to accelerate the expansion of its German electricity infrastructure. The investment, in exchange for a 46% stake in TenneT’s German subsidiary, values the business at […]

For Evan Budz, a 15-year-old science student from Canada, learning that his turtle-like undersea robot had earned him one of the four first prizes at this year’s EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS 2025) was overwhelming. “It all still feels surreal,” said Budz, still disoriented in the middle of the award ceremony reception in Riga, […]

Continent Wide Synopsis Politics & Elections Seychelles: Democracy Under Test in 2025 Vote President Wavel Ramkalawan (Linyon Demokratik Seselwa) seeks reelection, challenging Dr. Patrick Herminie of United Seychelles. Key issues include reducing a 23% poverty rate, expanding the middle class in a country with ~US$17,000 per capita income, and strengthening transparency. Strategically located in the […]