Category: World

Mohamed Refaat, IOM Chief of Mission in Sudan, was speaking to reporters after returning from previously inaccessible Khartoum state, which is now back under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). War erupted between the SAF and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, and civilians continue to bear the brunt […]

At least 10 people have been killed in suspected intercommunal attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, according to local authorities. The violence, which occurred on Wednesday, is part of a broader pattern of ethnic and religious clashes in the region, exacerbated by long-standing land disputes between Muslim Fulani herders and predominantly Christian farmers. Amalau Samuel Amalau, […]

Ireland is stepping up its commitment to global health by providing a €6.5 million funding package to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2025, aimed at addressing urgent health crises worldwide. Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, unveiled the funding, which includes key support for the WHO’s response to the Ebola outbreak […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin chaired the first plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) since the formation of the new government. The forum, consisting of representatives from the Government, employers, and trade unions, serves as a platform for tripartite dialogue on economic and employment issues, particularly those affecting the labour market. Key Discussions: Economic […]

In a significant move to bolster Russia’s military, President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to conscript 160,000 men, marking one of the largest draft efforts in recent years. The latest conscription window began this week and will run until July 15, 2025. This represents a notable increase from previous years—up 10,000 men compared to […]

As Sweden moves forward with its NATO membership, the country is stepping up its civil defense capabilities, focusing on renovating and upgrading its network of shelters in response to the growing global security threat. This initiative, part of a larger effort to bolster national preparedness, is aimed at ensuring public safety in the event of […]

Leonardo Santos Simão highlighted the scale of the crisis affecting parts of the Sahel, where terrorist groups continue to wreak havoc, particularly in the Lake Chad Basin comprising Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. Mr. Simão, who heads the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), witnessed the impact during a recent visit to […]

In a significant step toward educational equality, Japan’s parliament (the Diet) has voted to reinstate free public high school education for all children. This new measure, part of the country’s 2025 budget, eliminates the tuition fees that had been reintroduced in 2013 after being initially abolished in 2010. The move aims to increase access to […]

On Tuesday, Myanmar’s military junta observed a national “moment of silence” to mourn the victims of Friday’s earthquake, with the death toll surpassing 2,700 and expected to rise further. However, this gesture has sparked accusations of hypocrisy, as disaster relief efforts have been severely hindered by the junta’s actions. Doctors on the ground have reported […]

The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text: We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the peoples of Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The significant loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction […]