Category: World

The White House announced that President Trump’s delegation to attend the inauguration of Alassane Ouattara as President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire will be led by Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg. Under Secretary Helberg and the delegation’s attendance are a clear signal of the United States’ commitment to deepening our […]

Three women in Jamaica whose lives were upended by the destructive force of a hurricane which battered the Caribbean island are looking to rebuild their future.  Right before Hurricane Melissa swept across Jamaica in late October 2025, Rose* took her two children to a friend’s sturdy concrete home to keep them safe. When they returned […]

SECRETARY RUBIO:  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Mr. President, welcome to the State Department.  (Laughter.)  We love to have you here in this beautiful ballroom, and we’re very excited about it.  Of course, it’s not nearly as big as the one we’re going to have in about a year and a half […]

The Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity were officially signed the day before in Washington DC, facilitated by the United States. ‘Important milestone’   In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended US President Donald Trump for his efforts and congratulated Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of DR Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda on what he […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of India on the occasion of the 21st Meeting of the India-USA Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (JWG-CT) and 7th Designations Dialogue. Begin Text  India and the United States of America held the 21st Meeting of the […]

England and Scotland navigate football coming home as FIFA World Cup draw takes place in Washington DC today. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates travel advice to help thousands of expected travelling football fans enjoy next summer’s tournament. Travellers urged to check visa requirements, arrange insurance and sign up for FCDO email alerts. As […]

Anyone working in an organisation knows it: meetings follow one after another at a frantic pace. On average, managers spend 23 hours a week in meetings. Much of what happens in them is considered to be of low value, or even entirely counterproductive. The paradox is that bad meetings generate even more meetings… in an attempt […]

Note: View proposed settlement here. The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, together with the Attorney General of Texas, announced today that it will require divestiture of six power plants in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas to resolve antitrust concerns arising from Constellation Energy Corporation, Inc.’s $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine Corporation. The Antitrust Division filed a civil […]

The Government has announced a €7 million Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) for 2026, a nationwide funding package designed to strengthen community facilities, support disadvantaged areas and advance the goals of Ireland’s rural‑development strategy, Our Rural Future. The initiative was launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary and Minister of […]

Factual synopsis of recent developments across the continent of Africa BUSINESS & ECONOMY African States Push for Greater Global Economic Agency African governments are expected to exercise greater geopolitical and economic influence in 2025, leveraging global power competition to secure investment and representation in major forums such as BRICS and the G20, which South Africa […]