Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has called for the resignation of Communities Minister Gordon Lyons following a controversial social media post that she claims incited racial tensions. The incident centers around an arson attack on the Larne Leisure Centre in County Antrim, which had been temporarily housing families displaced[Read More…]

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has unequivocally stated that the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over Gibraltar is “not up for negotiation” following the recent agreement with Spain and the European Union. The deal, finalized on June 11, 2025, addresses post-Brexit border arrangements between Gibraltar and Spain, aiming to streamline cross-border movement and[Read More…]

Northern Ireland has entered a tense period following a third consecutive night of violence in County Antrim, where recent events have sparked deep unrest within local communities. The disturbances are linked to the charging of two 14-year-old boys with a serious sexual assault, allegedly involving a Romanian interpreter in court.[Read More…]

The UK has issued its first heat-health alert of 2025 as the country braces for a burst of early summer heat combined with the looming threat of intense thunderstorms. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), in collaboration with the Met Office, has put parts of England under a yellow-level alert,[Read More…]

Northern Ireland has been rocked by a third consecutive night of violence, with tensions escalating as a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire during the latest wave of unrest. The flare-up of disorder comes amid growing concern over community tensions, particularly in Ballymena, where the unrest initially began[Read More…]

The United Kingdom has so far refrained from fully endorsing NATO’s latest push to raise defence spending to 3.5% of national GDP, despite growing pressure from the alliance’s leadership. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for all member states to commit to the ambitious new target in response to[Read More…]

Omni Federal has secured a significant contract valued at up to $427 million from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This award mandates Omni to provide cloud and DevSecOps capabilities for the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS), the federal government’s centralized IT system for personnel vetting and background investigations. [Read More…]

In a major policy shift, the United Kingdom has announced its largest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War. This bold move, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signals a significant strategic pivot as the country aims to confront evolving global threats with a robust and[Read More…]

Veteran commentator and former military officer Pete Hegseth has returned to the national spotlight amid a series of high-profile hearings on Capitol Hill. Known for his outspoken views and media presence, Hegseth is once again drawing attention as lawmakers focus on issues where his experience and perspectives are considered relevant.[Read More…]

Europe is facing what EU defense officials have described as a “perfect storm” of security threats, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and internal challenges. Russia’s continued aggression, combined with uncertainty over the future of U.S. support under Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House, has raised alarm bells across[Read More…]