Category: World

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Suriname as you celebrate the 50th anniversary of your independence. The United States values our strong partnership with Suriname as we work together to advance regional security, counter narcotics trafficking, and expand economic opportunity. Together, we […]

Ireland has confirmed a landmark €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport, following Cabinet approval secured by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. The plan, part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review, represents one of the largest infrastructure commitments in the State’s history, aimed at modernising public transport, roads, aviation, and maritime systems while advancing […]

I would like to make three points. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the progress reported by the Office of the Prosecutor in pursuing its mandate under resolution 1970. We welcome the significant steps taken across all four investigative tracks during this reporting period.  This progress is reflected in the anticipated surrender of Mr Khaled El […]

A fierce blaze engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday 26 of November, killing at least thirteen people and injuring several others. Emergency crews reported that more residents remain trapped inside as firefighters battle thick smoke and flames. Conflicting Casualty Reports The Hong Kong Fire Services Department […]

Taiwanese President Lai Ching‑te announced on Wednesday a $40 billion supplementary defence budget, underscoring the island’s determination to strengthen its military capabilities amid escalating pressure from Beijing. Strengthening Deterrence The package, valued at T$1.25 trillion (US$39.89 billion), will fund advanced air‑defence systems, new missiles, drones, cyber‑defence upgrades, and asymmetric warfare capabilities. Lai emphasized that the […]

Farmers staged a dramatic protest in central London on Wednesday, driving tractors into Westminster despite a Met Police ban on agricultural machinery in the area. The convoy, which had earlier been spotted on the M4 motorway, caused significant disruption during the morning rush hour as vehicles parked near Parliament. Protest Against Inheritance Tax Policy The […]

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract to deliver 15 additional KC‑46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers, strengthening America’s long‑term air mobility and modernization strategy. Expanding the Fleet The deal, announced on November 25, 2025, is part of the Lot 12 contract award, bringing the total number of KC‑46A multi‑mission refuelers on […]

A Brazilian national, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after her arrest near Boston on November 12, 2025, according to her attorney, Todd Pomerleau Yahoo News Australia WHDH 7News WBUR Mediaite The Independent. The Arrest Ferreira, who shares a child with Michael Leavitt, the brother of […]

Today, the Department of State announced an agreement to provide up to $150 million to Zipline International Inc. to expand access to life-saving medical supplies, including blood and medicines, reaching as many as 15,000 health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda. The Department of State is supporting Zipline’s American-made advanced robotics, providing […]

  One in three women in Europe. Have experienced gender-based violence. Have had a violent partner in their lifetime. Have suffered sexual harassment at work. When you take into account that this violence continues to be under-reported, these numbers make for even more grim reading – this violence must stop. This is why every year […]