Category: World

In a military operation backed by local forces, the Somali government reported that over 70 members of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab were killed on Tuesday. The operation was launched in response to recent Al-Shabaab attacks in the region. The terrorist group has waged a violent insurgency against the Somali government for more than 15 […]

The Trump administration’s broader cost-cutting initiative, including the controversial DOGE plan, is sending ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) market, putting billions of dollars in loans in jeopardy. The General Services Administration (GSA) has rolled out a directive aimed at reducing federal office space by up to 300 leases a day, part of the […]

Syria’s interim leadership, led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday aimed at rebuilding the war-torn nation after nearly 14 years of conflict. The gathering, which included 600 invited representatives from across Syria, marks a pivotal step toward reconstructing the country following the […]

Apple shareholders on Tuesday voted against a proposal to eliminate the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. The proposal, introduced by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a conservative think tank, argued that DEI initiatives posed financial and reputational risks. NCPPR, echoing a growing backlash from conservative activists, suggested that DEI policies […]

It is increasingly likely that we will not reach the 2030 targets for reducing CO₂ emissions, nor those set for 2050. As a result, many people are now arguing that we should instead focus our efforts on adapting to climate change, rather than obsessively trying to get it under control. However, the Intergovernmental Panel on […]

In a heartfelt ceremony on Monday, the Spanish city of A Coruña officially recognized two Senegalese migrants, Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N’Diaye, with the title of “adopted sons of the city.” Their heroic actions in July 2021, when they tried to save Samuel Luiz, a gay man brutally attacked outside a nightclub, were honored by […]

This week, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D., is attending crucial international finance meetings in Cape Town. Donohoe will represent Ireland at the inaugural meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This meeting, scheduled for February 26-27, 2025, is significant as Ireland has been invited to […]

Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag emphasised that peace in the Middle East is possible. “We can achieve a future where a safe and secure Israel exists alongside a viable and independent Palestinian State. This requires continued, concerted effort, dedication and political courage by all parties,” she said. She urged Council […]

As Ukraine moves closer to finalizing a controversial minerals deal with the United States, concerns are growing about the ethics and timing of the agreement. The deal, which promises access to Ukraine’s rare earth resources in exchange for continued U.S. support, has drawn criticism for its potential exploitation of a nation already facing immense hardship. […]

Ukraine has reached a preliminary agreement with the United States on a significant deal regarding rare minerals, according to a Ukrainian government source. The deal, which could be finalized soon, is expected to pave the way for a new long-term partnership between Ukraine and the U.S. However, it notably does not include a security guarantee […]