Category: World

On June 15, 2025, the FBI marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by warning Americans about the growing threat of elder fraud, a crime that targets seniors through investment scams, technical support fraud, romance scams, and money mule schemes. Elder Fraud on the Rise According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), elder fraud […]

DUBLIN, 17 June 2025 — Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, and Minister of State Marian Harkin have announced over €1 million in funding for projects across Ireland aimed at improving adult literacy, numeracy, digital, and financial literacy skills. The funding was revealed during the ‘Literacy Changing Lives’ showcase […]

Office of the Spokesperson June 16, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss developments in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, both officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear […]

Tehran Seeks Diplomatic Leverage Amid Escalating Conflict and Nuclear Tensions June 17, 2025 — Iran has requested the mediation of Gulf states—including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman—to help broker an immediate ceasefire with Israel, according to two Iranian officials and three regional diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The request, made through diplomatic backchannels in […]

  From June 16 to 20, employers and workers across the country have the opportunity to reinforce their commitment to safety by joining the 2025 Trench Safety Stand-Down. This national event hosted by the National Utility Contractors Association in partnership with the , raises awareness to help prevent injuries and fatalities caused by trench cave-ins.  […]

U.S. President Donald Trump is cutting short his visit to the G7 summit in Canada, citing the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The White House confirmed that Trump will depart Monday night after dinner with world leaders, skipping key discussions scheduled for Tuesday. Urgency Over Middle East Tensions White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt […]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Sunday to discuss rising tensions in the Middle East, according to a German government spokesperson. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to prevent further conflict expansion and reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic solutions. Germany Warns of Escalation Risks Separately, German Foreign Minister […]

– Week of June 16, 2025 Compiled from multiple verified sources (Reuters, AFP, AP, UN, Sudan Tribune) The news from the continent this new week is discouraging and seems to be full of unrest, hopefully this will change as the week progresses. 🔶 Health Crisis: Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Threatens Regional Spillover 🔶 Refugee Surge: […]

A unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals’ capacity for symbolic thought. The object in question is a granite stone, on which a red ochre dot was deliberately applied to reinforce the image of a human face. It is, to date, the oldest example of portable art associated with Neanderthals. The most […]

Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans from the most serious threats. In the Criminal Division, we are working relentlessly […]