Category: World

DUBLIN — Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, hosted Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Joakim Strand, at Iveagh House on 17 September for a bilateral meeting focused on EU policy, security, and regional cooperation. The meeting built on discussions held during Minister Byrne’s visit to Helsinki in […]

  Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the critical importance of mental health in every aspect of life — including the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration joins Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in raising awareness to help reduce the stigma around conversations of mental health at work, and supporting […]

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the United Kingdom earlier today for an official visit marked by ceremonial engagements and diplomatic meetings. Upon arrival, the presidential couple was welcomed by Prince William and Princess Catherine. The visit included a formal audience with King Charles III, underscoring the continued diplomatic ties between […]

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has questioned the legality of recent deportations carried out by the Trump administration, involving Nigerian and Gambian migrants sent to Ghana. The move has sparked legal scrutiny and human rights concerns. Judge Tanya Chutkan, presiding in Washington, D.C., convened an emergency hearing after attorneys for the deportees alleged that their […]

Business & Macro 🇿🇦 South Africa–US Trade Talks Set for UNGA South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau is scheduled to meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the UN General Assembly in New York this month. The dialogue aims to address ongoing disputes over tariffs and trade preferences between the two nations. 🇸🇳 Senegal’s Eurobonds […]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated earlier today that his administration has not engaged in any communication with the United States government, despite escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations in recent weeks. “There has been no contact, no dialogue,” Maduro said during a televised address, dismissing speculation of backchannel negotiations. His remarks come amid renewed […]

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has announced that new legislation is being drafted to limit the ability of individuals and groups to initiate judicial reviews that delay housing and infrastructure developments. The proposed legal reforms aim to streamline planning processes and reduce prolonged litigation that can stall critical projects. According to the Minister, the changes […]

The European Commission has introduced a new strategy for research and technology infrastructures to give innovation and competitiveness a long-term boost. Unveiled at this year’s Research and Innovation Days in Brussels on 16-17 September, the new strategy comes at a time when global competition for talent, technology and resources has never been fiercer.  As Europe […]

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit today against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) over their “Educators of Color Loan Forgiveness Program” (Program) through which new PPSD teachers who identify as “teachers of color” can receive up to $25,000 in student loan forgiveness while only white […]

The Earthshot Prize will host its 2025 awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, at the iconic Museum of Tomorrow. This marks the first time the global environmental initiative will be held in Latin America, following previous editions in London, Boston, Singapore, and Cape Town. Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize […]