Category: World

Your password probably isn’t as secure as you think. A new study from Cybernews reveals a staggering 19 billion passwords have been leaked online through more than 200 data breaches since April 2024 — and most of them are weak, reused, or embarrassingly easy to guess. After analyzing the dataset, Cybernews researchers found that only […]

HARRISBURG, PA — A California man has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for distributing child pornography and orchestrating a bomb threat hoax as part of a retaliatory campaign against a minor in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced. Nathaniel Sean DeLeon, 20, of […]

New York City – May 29, 2025 — A second cryptocurrency investor has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a disturbing case driven by attempts to extract the password to a multi-million-dollar Bitcoin wallet. William Duplessie, 32, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday and was charged for […]

Dublin will need an estimated €70 billion investment in infrastructure over the next 15 years to accommodate its growing population and ensure sustainable development, according to a comprehensive report by KPMG Ireland. The study identifies critical sectors—including housing, public transport, water, energy, and climate resilience—as areas requiring substantial funding to meet future demands. Key Findings: […]

Nathan Vilas Laatsch, a 28-year-old information technology specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), was arrested on May 29, 2025, and charged with attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government representative. The Justice Department announced the arrest, highlighting the seriousness of the alleged offense.(raysemko.com) Background and Investigation Laatsch, a civilian employee […]

The African Union (AU) commemorated Africa Day 2025 on May 25th with a strong appeal for justice, unity, and a collective path toward prosperity. In an address on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reflected on Africa’s historic struggles and highlighted the continent’s transformative potential. This year’s theme, “Justice for […]

The Department of State is pleased to announce the White House’s approval of Ambassador William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.  Ambassador Grayson’s selection continues a long tradition of civic-minded leaders representing the President in advancing America’s foreign policy interests at these global mega-events. Ambassador Grayson brings a […]

CANOUAN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — Authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have recovered 11 bodies from an abandoned boat that washed ashore on Canouan Island, according to a statement released by local police on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Officials reported that passports from the West African nation of Mali were found among […]

The first UN peacekeeping operation was established in 1948 and today more than 68,000 civilian, military, and police personnel are posted at 11 missions in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East as well as at Headquarters in New York. The Day pays tribute to their unwavering service and sacrifice while honouring the more than […]

Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has warned that global cuts to overseas aid are endangering lives — while reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to sustaining and growing its own support. In a speech delivered at the Institute for International and European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Minister Richmond outlined Ireland’s overseas […]