President Mahama to address UN General Assembly

President John Dramani Mahama will deliver Ghana’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2025. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the...

Austria Hit With Fresh Spy Claims

Austria has long seen itself as a bridge between Moscow and the West — remaining constitutionally neutral since 1955 and hosting numerous UN and other international institutions. But in recent years it has had to deal with a slew of allegations...

AI in Healthcare: Legal and Ethical Considerations at the New Frontier

[author: David Egan] AI is already transforming drug discovery and diagnosis—and has the potential to do likewise across other elements of the healthcare industry. But to get there will require robust regulatory frameworks to address safety,...

Austrian Institute for International Affairs: Challenging but Positive Corona Year 2020

Dr. Caspar Einem, President of the Board of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (oiip - Österreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik). / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Fotograf Fotostudio Wilke, CC BY 2.0 AT "The Corona year...

What is Russia's Intervision Song Contest that Saudi Arabia will host in 2026?

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won the inaugural Intervision song contest in Moscow on Saturday night, taking home 30 million rubles ($360,000) in the Russian-backed international singing competition that's meant to rival the Eurovision Song Contest....

Austria hit with new Russian spy claims despite govt vow to toughen laws

VIENNA, Sept 16 — Austria has long seen itself as a bridge between Moscow and the West—remaining constitutionally neutral since 1955 and hosting numerous UN and other international institutions. But in recent years it has had to deal with a slew...

Austria hit with fresh spy claims after govt promises law change

Austria has long seen itself as a bridge between Moscow and the West -- remaining constitutionally neutral since 1955 and hosting numerous UN and other international institutions. But in recent years it has had to deal with a slew of allegations...

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2025: Why the day is celebrated; history, theme and significance

We often hear the ozone layer described as the ‘umbrella’ of Earth, as it is an invisible shield that protects all living beings from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Without it, life on our planet would face severe risks, from higher...

Kansas Supreme Court recognizes retired KU law professor with the Justice Award

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court awarded a distinguished, retired professor of the University of Kansas School of Law with the “Justice Award” for his contributions to law and justice on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Chief Justice Marla Luckert...

Nuclear regulator vows commitment to safety at Vienna talks

Part of Kenya’s delegation to the conference in Vienna Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat and Mr. Edick Anyanga engage in a brief consultation. /HANDOUT The government has assured stakeholders that it is establishing robust regulatory structures as Kenya...

12th International Saxophone Festival in Serbia

At the end of September, Belgrade will once again become the capital of the saxophone. The twelfth International Saxophone Festival in Serbia – Belgrade Saxperience – will be held from 25 to 27 September, bringing together renowned artists from...

Social housing trip to Vienna cost $20K for 3-person team, Portland city council staffer says

The chief of staff for Councilor Candace Avalos broke down the costs of their recent taxpayer-funded trip to Austria in a blog post. PORTLAND, Ore. — For a recent trip to Vienna, Austria to study the city's social housing model, Portland City...

Swiss Foreign Minister Federal Councillor Cassis to outline Switzerland’s priorities as incoming OSCE Chairpersonship

VIENNA, 17 September 2025 – Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who heads Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will be outlining the country’s priorities as the incoming OSCE Chair-in-Office for 2026 on Thursday, 18 September 2025....

Vienna is becoming a top destination for corporate travel

Picture this: your team wraps up a morning strategy session in a sleek, state-of-the-art boardroom, then steps outside onto cobblestone streets flanked by pastel facades, historic cafés, and the distant strains of a violin drifting from a nearby...

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and More

World Ozone Day 2025 Date, History, and Theme: Ozone, often referred to as the ‘Earth’s Umbrella’, protects our planet from high levels of UVB radiation. However, human activities have led to the depletion of the ozone layer, resulting in what is...

BBC: Eurovision’s Totally Not Political, But Maybe We’ll Boycott Anyway

The BBC has refused to rule out the possibility of boycotting Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part, even while repeatedly stressing that the contest should remain above politics. In response to questions from The Jewish Chronicle, a BBC...

Slovakia to abandon Russian oil supplies if alternative delivery routes created — minister

BRATISLAVA, September 17. /TASS/. Slovakia will be able to abandon oil from Russia if alternative energy supply routes from other sources are available, the TASR information agency reported, citing Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova. "Slovakia...

EXPLAINER: The global campaign to recognize Palestine

A Palestinian flag flies during a protest in Paris last week. /Benoit Tessier/Reuters A Palestinian flag flies during a protest in Paris last week. /Benoit Tessier/Reuters Ahead of the UN General Assembly speeches on Tuesday, leaders will gather...

President Mahama to speak at UN General Assembly on September 25

President John Dramani Mahama will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2025. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced at the Government Accountability...

Islamic Emirate Delegation Visits Austria for Political and Consular Talks

Reliable sources confirmed to TOLOnews on Friday that a delegation from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Islamic Emirate, has traveled to Austria. Although full details of the trip have not yet been made public, it is reported...