World
Meta confirms global layoffs, raising fears for Irish jobs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to shed 10% of its global workforce — a move that would…
Year: <span>2026</span>
World
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
A fragile truce in the Middle East was given more time on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed at the…
World
Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion Paramount-Skydance merger
Warner Bros Discovery cleared a major hurdle in its proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance after shareholders approved the…
World
Denmark train crash injures 18, including five critically
A head-on collision between two commuter trains near the Danish capital left five people critically injured and 13 others hurt,…
World
Firefighters in Toronto melt Drake’s giant ice sculpture
A promotional stunt for Drake’s upcoming album Iceman came to an abrupt end in Toronto, where firefighters took apart a…
World
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous substances
A sweeping shift in US drug policy is underway after the Department of Justice said it would immediately ease restrictions…
North-Africa
UN Mission Condemns Libya’s Lack of Progress in Political Transition
Hanna Tetteh, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, warned that momentum toward national elections and the creation of…
Somalia
EU approves €75 million contribution to African Union mission in Somalia
BRUSSELS — The European Union and its member states have signed off on a €75 million contribution to the African…
Southern-Africa
Ghana Presses South Africa to Act After Reported Xenophobic Attacks
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lodged a formal protest with his South African counterpart after widely shared videos…
World
ICC judges confirm charges, sending Duterte to trial
Rodrigo Duterte is set to stand trial at the International Criminal Court after judges cleared the way for proceedings over…
East-Africa
President Mustafa Omer Faces Multilingual Attacks From Detractors
By Mohamed OladThursday April 23, 2026 With Ethiopia’s 7th National Elections just days away, the political temperature in the Somali…
