Trump’s moves push US allies to reset with China
BRUSSELS (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer…
Finland’s leader set for 4-day China visit as Europe seeks to counter Trump pressure
Finland’s prime minister begins a four-day visit to China on Sunday, heading a large business delegation on a…
Why Trump’s determination to take over Greenland could spell disaster for Ireland – The Irish Times
US President Donald Trump is not giving up on Greenland. On Saturday he announced tariffs on France, Germany,…
Government defends three-year wait before refugees can be reunited with families
The Taoiseach and Justice Minister have defended proposed changes to introduce a three-year wait period before refugees can…
Explainer: what is the Mercosur deal, and is there anything good in it for Ireland?
Tánaiste Simon Harris speaks to the media today about the Government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade…
Taoiseach declines to criticise US over capture of Venezuela’s Maduro – The Irish Times
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declined to criticise the United States for its abduction of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro…
China and Ireland Forge Stronger Economic and Trade Ties Amid EU Tensions
In a significant move towards strengthening relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged with Irish Prime Minister Micheal…
Israeli minister clashes with Ireland’s envoy to Tel Aviv over Herzog Park name row – The Irish Times
Israel‘s foreign minister has claimed Micheál Martin’s administration and Irish institutions have an “anti-Semitic nature” in fractious exchanges…
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv’s European allies Tuesday of sabotaging U.S.-led efforts to end the nearly 4-year-old…
Nitrates deal between Ireland and EU ‘getting closer’, commissioner says – The Irish Times
Any deal extending an Irish derogation on nitrates rules would require farmers to uphold wider standards protecting the…
Simon Harris claims oppponents trying to ‘shut down’ debate on immigration – The Irish Times
There is “a limit” to what Ireland can do for immigrants, the Tánaiste said, as he claimed some…
Ireland’s president-elect Catherine Connolly supports Palestinians, questions EU policies
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken…