From:Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Wednesday, 17 June 2026) visited Coleraine Street to officially open the newly refurbished Inner-City Enterprise Centre in Dublin 7. The Inner-City Enterprise Centre was awarded funding under the Community Recognition Fund 2024. The Fund was introduced in 2023 to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland. To date, €100 million has been allocated to support cities, towns, and vill…

President John Dramani Mahama on Monday received the letters of credence of seven new envoys at the Banquet Hall of the Presidency, marking the official commencement of their diplomatic missions to Ghana. The new envoys include:1. H.E. Ronald Micallef, High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta2. H.E. Andrei Ordash, Ambassador of the Russian Federation3. H.E. Michal Cygan, Ambassador of Poland4. H.E. Bambang Suharto, Ambassador of Indonesia5. H.E. Isbeth Lisbeth Quiel Murcia, Ambassador of Panama6. H.E. Armen Sargsyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia7. H.E. Selestine Gervas Kakele, Amba…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday launched the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), providing a seed capital of GHS 100 million for the 2026 academic calendar. The President has subsequently charged the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the GETFund and the Finance Governing Board, to ensure the transparent, accountable, and resource-oriented deployment of these funds. Speaking at a ceremony attended by scientists, researchers, institutional heads, and academic stakeholders, President Mahama noted that the launch marks a defining moment in Ghana’s journey toward becoming a k…

CASSANDRA FERNANDO, MEMBER FOR HOLT:It's great to be here at Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park in the heart of my electorate. I'm honoured to be here today with the Prime Minister of Australia and Minister Clare and Minister Walsh. Holt is one of the youngest electorates in the country. It is where people come here to start their families, buy their first homes. It is a welcoming community. And by saying that, now I would like to welcome the Prime Minister to talk more about the announcement today. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Well, thanks very much, Cass, and I'm very proud…

Your Excellency, Chair of the African Union, President Évariste Ndayishimiye,Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government,Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres,Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr Mahamoud Ali Youssouf,Your Excellencies Prime Ministers and Ministers,Director-General of the WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,Director General of the Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya,Developmental partners,Philanthropists,Global health institutions,Friends, I thank the Chairperson of the African Union for convening this important meeting at a critical moment for our continent.…

We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our enduring efforts to prevent and counter the smuggling of migrants. Taking stock of the G7 Leaders’ statements adopted in Apulia in 2024 and Kananaskis in 2025, we renew our commitment to preventing, countering and dismantling organised criminal networks that profit from the smuggling of migrants, the trafficking in persons and other related crimes, as well as to disrupting the business models of organised criminal enterprises. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. Migrant smuggling and human traffic…

We, the Leaders of the G7, are committed to intensifying our fight against drug trafficking. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. Global drug trafficking has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by record levels of production, the adaptability of organised crime groups and the rise of global demand. It constitutes a major and increasing threat to national security fuelling corruption and violence. We recognize that tackling this transnational organised crime is fundamental for safeguarding our societies, the health of our popu…

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης τελεί τα εγκαίνια της Κεντρικής Πλατείας και του Πολιτιστικού Κέντρου Αναλιόντα, καθώς και τα αποκαλυπτήρια του Μνημείου Πεσόντων και Αγνοουμένων της Κοινότητας Αναλιόντα. Κεντρική Πλατεία Αναλιόντα, Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, inaugurates the Central Square and Analiontas Cultural Centre, and unveils the Memorial to the Fallen and Missing Persons of Analiontas Community. Central Square of Analiontas, Lefkosia, Cyprus

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIVTO SPAIN(6-12 JUNE 2026) HOLY MASSSOLEMNITY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Gran Canaria Stadium (Las Palmas)Thursday, 11 June 2026 _______________________________ Dear brothers and sisters, as I celebrate this Eucharist with you after a day rich in encounters and sharing, I wish first of all to give thanks to the Lord for all the good that is done here every day, entrusting to him everyone’s commitment and, at the same time, the sufferings of which this land bears witness. I also invite you to pray together, during this Holy Mass, for our broth…

This Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Burundian Head of State and current President of the African Union, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, chaired a high-level virtual meeting at the Ntare Rushatsi Palace devoted to the situation of the Ebola epidemic on the African continent. This meeting brought together several African Heads of State and Government as well as international partners engaged in the fight against health emergencies. The discussions took place in the presence of the President of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and the Director General of the Africa Center…

Paris, June 17 (SANA)Leaders of theGroup of Sevenwelcomed an agreement reached between theUnited States and Iran, stressing that its main objective is to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and enhance regional stability. In their final statement, according to media reports, the leaders underlined the need to address Iranian missile threats and affirmed that unrestricted, toll-free passage through the Strait ofHormuzis a key pillar of international trade. The statement said the group would work to diversify energy supply routes, reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and streng…

Stockholm/Canberra, June 17 (SANA)Men who lose the Y chromosome in some of their cells as they age may face a higher risk ofcardiovascular disease,according to a new international study that sheds light on the biological processes associated with aging. The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), examined a genetic phenomenon known as loss of chromosome Y (LOY), in which some cells gradually lose the Y chromosome over time. Researchers emphasized that the condition does not involve the complete disappearance of the chromosome from the body and becomes …

San Francisco, June 17 (SANA)Austriasecured a 3-1 victory overJordanin their opening Group J match of the2026 FIFA World Cupon Tuesday, pulling away late after a competitive contest atSan FranciscoBay Arena in the United States. Romano Schmid gave Austria the lead in the 20th minute with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area after being set up by Xaver Schlager. Jordan responded positively and came close to equalizing before halftime. Ali Olwan hit the crossbar in the 22nd minute and later forced a save from Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, while Mousa Al-Taamari missed a la…

Cairo, June 17 (SANA)The 32nd AnnualInternational Fertilizer Conferenceand its accompanying exhibition opened inCairoon Tuesday, bringing together representatives of governments, companies and regional and international institutions, including a Syrian delegation from the General Company for Fertilizers. Organized by the Arab Fertilizer Association, the conference runs through June 18 and addresses key challenges and developments affecting the global fertilizer industry. According to a statement posted by the Ministry of Economy and Industry on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, discussions fo…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria is expanding efforts to restore vegetation cover and rehabilitate natural rangelands across theSyrian Badia, a vast steppe region that covers more than half of the country’s territory, as part of long-term programs aimed at combatingdesertification, improvingenvironmental sustainabilityand supporting livestock production. The General Authority for the Management, Development and Protection ofthe Badiasaid it has launched a series of restoration projects focused on plantingdrought-resistant species and improving grazing lands across the Syrian Badia, which covers …

Islamabad, June 17 (SANA)PakistanandChinaon Tuesday welcomed the recent agreement between theUnited StatesandIran, describing it as a positive step toward reducing regional tensions and promoting long-term stability. During a phone call, Pakistani Foreign MinisterMohammad Ishaq Darand Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yidiscussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, with particular focus on the situation in the Middle East, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Both sides stressed the importance of implementing the understandings reached between Washington a…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 17 ( SANA)ThePalestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairswelcomed a report by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, presented to theHuman Rights Councilduring its session inGeneva, describing it as a United Nations document that provides legal documentation of systematic violations and crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces and settlers against the Palestinian people. According to a ministry statement carried by WAFA News Agency on Tuesday, the commission concluded that settler violence constitutes an integral part of the oc…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)TheSyrian Village Festivalopened on Tuesday atUmayyad GardensinDamascus, bringing together artisans, small-business owners, cultural organizations and entertainment activities in an event aimed at supporting local production and community initiatives. Held under the patronage of Damascus Governorate, the festival will run through July 10 and features around 170 exhibition booths. Organizers said 60 spaces have been allocated free of charge to associations, artisans and family-run businesses as part of efforts to support small-scale economic projects. The event include…

Washington, June 17 (SANA)Erling Haaland scored twice asNorwayopened its 2026FIFA World Cupcampaign with a 4-1 victory overIraqin Group I late Tuesday at Boston Stadium in the United States. Haalandput Norway ahead in the 29th minute and added his second goal before halftime in the 43rd. Iraq briefly pulled level through Ayman Hussein in the 39th minute, but Norway regained control and extended its lead after the break. Leo Østigård scored Norway’s third goal in the 77th minute, while an own goal by Hussein completed the scoring. The win moved Norway to the top of Group I with three points …