Category: World

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with José Daniel Ferrer following his arrival in the United States from Cuba. The Secretary expressed his admiration for Ferrer’s courage and resilience in the face of the Cuban regime’s oppression, threats to his life, and brutal treatment […]

  Are you turning 18 this year, living in one of the EU or Erasmus+ countries, and want to travel and discover Europe? This is your chance!  The EU will award selected young people with a travel pass to explore the EU and countries associated with Erasmus+. This year, we celebrate 40 years of the Schengen […]

Summary: Outgoing President Michael D. Higgins today received President-elect Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, just days before her inauguration as the tenth President of Ireland. The meeting marked a symbolic handover of office as Higgins prepares to conclude his second term. A Formal Yet Warm Encounter President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina Higgins, […]

Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris T.D., has pledged renewed efforts to assist the family of Michaela McAreavey, who was murdered in Mauritius in 2011. With the 15th anniversary of her death approaching, Harris confirmed that Ireland will intensify diplomatic engagement with Mauritian authorities and seek broader international support to ensure justice […]

Summary: Across Africa, markets are showing resilience with IPOs and falling inflation, while energy transition projects gain momentum. Geopolitical tensions remain acute in Sudan, and human rights concerns are rising in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract investment and scale rapidly. Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech & Deals […]

Summary: Ireland’s Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, has confirmed that the gradual removal of post-marking adjustments for the Leaving Certificate will continue in 2026. Aggregate results will be brought just below 2020 levels, while assessment adjustments introduced during the pandemic will remain in place until new curricula and exam formats are rolled out under the […]

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the National Security Division of the Department of Justice announced today that Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 27, of Ontario, Canada, pleaded guilty to offenses related to a 2020 attack on correctional officers at the United State Penitentiary Allenwood. According to United States Attorney Brian D. […]

The United States is providing an initial $24 million in emergency, life-saving assistance for Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and the people of Cuba to assist those affected by the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. This funding will be used to provide shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, food assistance, and emergency healthcare. The Disaster Assistance Response Team […]

Summary: In a move that has stunned the defense world, Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F‑16 fighter jets from the Netherlands for the symbolic price of just one euro. While the headline figure suggests a giveaway, the agreement is part of a broader NATO strategy to strengthen Eastern Europe’s air defenses and expand […]

Summary: The 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown has now surpassed all previous records, entering its 36th day. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the shutdown has already cost the economy at least $14 billion in lost output, with broader estimates placing the total impact closer to $20–25 billion once ripple effects on aviation, consumer […]