Category: World

The United States is sanctioning La Mayiza, a/k/a “Los Mayos,” a menacing faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.  The cartel’s La Mayiza faction manages the production and trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine from northwest Mexico into the United States. Today’s sanction actions also target Juan José Ponce Félix, a/k/a “Jesus Alexandro Sanchez Felix” and […]

September 18, 2025 Politics & Diplomacy UN Envoy Ends Sudan Visit, Pushes Inclusive Dialogue UN Special Envoy Ramtane Lamamra concluded his mission to Port Sudan this week, aiming to foster an inclusive peace process amidst the country’s deepening conflict. He engaged with Prime Minister Kamil Idris, Foreign Minister Ali Salem, civil society groups, and diplomats. […]

18 September 2025 — Ireland has officially exceeded €1 billion in funding secured from Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless confirmed the milestone, noting that Irish organisations have received €1.02 billion to date—2.09% of the €49 billion awarded so far—placing […]

Brice Makinadjian and Stephane Deport, both engineers at Airbus Helicopters, looked on proudly as a sleek blue-and-white helicopter zipped over the crowds at the Paris Airshow in June 2025. Slicing through the air was the Airbus RACER (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft), an advanced prototype designed to be faster, quieter and more fuel-efficient than conventional helicopters. […]

18 September 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has confirmed the arrival of two Irish Defence Forces convoys in Poland, delivering 34 vehicles and three Reacher Robots for donation to Ukraine. The contribution forms part of Ireland’s support under the European Peace Facility. Led by the Defence Forces Transport Corps, Operation Carousel […]

18 September 2025 — A new report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) projects that artificial intelligence could increase global trade by nearly 40% over the next 15 years, contingent on addressing key policy and infrastructure challenges. The study underscores AI’s capacity to streamline supply chains, enhance predictive analytics, and reduce transaction costs. However, the […]

VIENNA, 18 September 2025 — Switzerland has formally presented its strategic vision as incoming Chair-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for 2026. Addressing the Permanent Council in Vienna, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized Switzerland’s commitment to fostering dialogue, rebuilding trust, and enhancing regional security. In light […]

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s proposed restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing legal concerns over the scope and impact of the initiative. The plan, which aimed to reorganize multiple HHS agencies and eliminate thousands of positions, was challenged by advocacy groups and […]

SEATTLE — Amazon has announced a major investment exceeding $1 billion aimed at improving compensation and healthcare affordability for its U.S. workforce. The initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to enhance employee well-being and retain talent across its operations. The funding will support wage increases for hourly employees and reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses […]

WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand has lodged a formal complaint with the New Zealand government over what it described as the “harassment” of Chinese nationals at airports. The diplomatic protest follows an incident in which a Chinese traveller was reportedly compelled to surrender electronic devices during border screening procedures. The embassy cited the […]