Category: World

Office of the Spokesperson Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar September 8, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to reaffirm the strength of the U.S.–Trinidad and Tobago partnership. The Deputy Secretary commended Trinidad […]

Unions depend on organization, accountability, and trust. A key part of that trust comes through transparency — understanding how your union functions and how it manages its resources. That’s where Labor-Management reports come in. Whether you’re newly involved in your union or a longstanding member, understanding these reports helps you make sense of how your […]

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has officially launched the call for applications to the 2026 Civil Society Fund (CSF), a key initiative supporting Irish and select international NGOs in delivering overseas development projects. The announcement was made by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 8 September 2025. […]

A federal grand jury in Minnesota has returned an eight-count indictment charging naturalized U.S. citizens Benedict Nwana Kuah, 51, and Pascal Kikishy Wongbi, 52, with organizing, financing, and directing kidnappings, bombings, and killings in their native country, the Republic of Cameroon. Kuah and Wongbi were arrested this morning in the District of Minnesota and made their […]

Africa Macro & Business Briefing Compiled for professionals tracking political risk, economic shifts, and corporate activity across the continent. Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Tech & Investment Deals Geopolitics & Security 🇲🇱 Mali: Jihadist Blockade Targets Junta Militant group JNIM has declared a blockade in western Mali’s Kayes and Nioro regions, disrupting fuel and […]

The Trump administration has filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain a freeze on billions of dollars in congressionally approved foreign aid. The appeal follows a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who determined that withholding the funds likely violates federal appropriations law. At the center of the legal dispute […]

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has formally ruled herself out of the upcoming Irish presidential race, stating her clear preference to remain in parliamentary politics and pursue the role of Taoiseach. Speaking ahead of her party’s annual think-in, McDonald emphasized her commitment to leading the opposition and presenting Sinn Féin as a viable alternative […]

Access to several major online platforms—including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp—has been restricted across multiple networks in Turkey, according to NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring organization. The disruptions began late Sunday and coincide with rising political unrest following calls for public rallies by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The restrictions appear to […]

South Korea to send a plane for the affected workers. The United States and South Korea have reached a diplomatic agreement to facilitate the release and repatriation of South Korean nationals detained during a recent immigration enforcement operation at a Hyundai Motor Group facility in Georgia. The raid, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is preparing to launch production at its new facility in Debrecen, Hungary by early 2026, according to Matt Shen, the company’s general manager for Europe. The announcement was made during the IAA Mobility car show in Munich, where CATL emphasized its strategic expansion into the European […]