LGBT+ people facing violence, persecution and discrimination around the world will be championed by the appointment of Lord Collins of Highbury as the UK Special Envoy for LGBT+ Rights. The appointment comes as LGBT+ communities, human rights defenders and civil society organisations face rising hostility, less freedom to speak publicly and more severe discriminatory laws in a number of countries. […]

Resident doctors have voted to accept an offer from the government, bringing an end to a period of industrial action that has seen 21 days of strikes by the British Medical Association Resident Doctor Committee since July 2025. The Government will continue to engage closely with the BMA and other stakeholders to implement this deal and establish a new working relationship, […]

Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. […]

The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. “Energy security is national security. Iran’s recent stranglehold on the global oil market shows that […]

The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Botswana on joining the Artemis Accords.  Botswana is the 68th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Botswana’s Minister of Communication and Innovation David Tshere signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Botswana on June 25, […]

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Trump Administration has mounted a swift, comprehensive, and whole-of-government response to save lives and deliver urgently needed relief to the Venezuelan people. This State Department led response is also harnessing the power of American innovation by partnering with leading […]

All 47 passengers and crew aboard the inter-island ferry Apple Syder were safely rescued on Monday after the vessel experienced difficulties and began submerging just minutes after departing Basseterre for Nevis. According to initial reports, the ferry encountered problems just minutes into its routine voyage, prompting an emergency response from the St. Kitts and Nevis […]

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew appears to be heading into the next election carrying two perceived political negatives. The first is the report that he may have asked Senior Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas to stand down for the coming election. This has not been confirmed, but if true, it would add unnecessary weight to an […]