Category: World

Turkish authorities have seized control of Can Holding, a major Istanbul-based conglomerate, following allegations of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Prosecutors issued 10 arrest warrants targeting senior executives, including Mehmet Sakir Can, Kemal Can, and Kenan Tekdag, whose homes and assets were also raided and frozen. The move follows an investigation by Türkiye’s Financial […]

During his first term, Vladimir Putin had to confront a raft of political and economic challenges, including the Chechen wars, conflict in Iraq, and the unchecked power of Russia’s oligarchs. He also faced a major tragedy that he handled disastrously, and which undermined his image as a strong and competent leader: the sinking of the […]

After more than two years of civil war, more than 25 million people are now acutely hungry and at least 20 million require health services urgently. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also warned that displaced families in some areas have not received any aid for three months, as it announced that for the first time, […]

WINDSOR, 12 September 2025 — Catherine, Princess of Wales, will host U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for a joint appearance at Frogmore Gardens, Windsor Castle, on 18 September. The event will highlight the Scouts’ “Go Wild” badge program and both women’s shared commitment to children’s well-being. The engagement follows President Donald Trump’s state visit to […]

LONDON, 12 September 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that Ireland and the United Kingdom are “very close” to finalising a joint framework addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The announcement followed a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. Speaking after the talks, Mr Martin noted “very good progress” […]

PRAGUE, 12 September 2025 — Over 200 delegates from OSCE member states, partner organizations, civil society, and expert groups convened in Prague for the Chairpersonship Forum titled “Building a Resilient Future in a Changing Climate.” The two-day event, held under Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship, focused on strengthening responses to climate-driven security challenges. Organized in collaboration […]

DUBLIN, 12 September 2025 — Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD, has announced the launch of a public consultation aimed at shaping comprehensive regulations for school-age childcare services in Ireland. The initiative seeks input from parents, providers, and stakeholders to strengthen oversight and improve service quality. Current regulations, introduced in 2019, focus […]

The United States is acting today to target persons who undermine peace and stability in Sudan. The Department of the Treasury is sanctioning two Sudanese Islamist actors – Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel (Gebreil) and the Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade (BBMB) – pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14098, “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and […]

Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia and New Zealand) issued the following statement: “The G7 RRM notes recent statements made by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, […]

BALLINA, 12 September 2025 — Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced €1.7 million in funding for the purchase of 32 vehicles under Measure 2 of the 2025 CLÁR programme. The initiative aims to enhance transport services for individuals with reduced mobility, those accessing cancer care, and key […]