France recognizes Palestinian state at UN, joined by Luxembourg, Monaco and Malta
French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the United Nations General Assembly that France is formally recognizing the State…
A Q&A with Kelsey Davenport
On August 28, the three European participants in the Iran nuclear deal initiated a process to snap back…
Climate-Vulnerable States Vindicated in the Hague
On Wednesday, July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague issued its long-awaited advisory opinion…
Ireland should hold another referendum on women in the home, UN committee says – The Irish Times
The Government should assess the reasons the referendum on deleting Article 41.2 on the importance of women’s role…
Assessing the U.S. Article 51 Letter for the Attack on Iran
In a letter to the UN Security Council dated June 27, 2025, the United States presented its international…
The origins of Israel’s conflicts with Iran, Hamas and Hizbullah – The Irish Times
1948: The State of Israel is declared. British troops leave and fighting breaks out with Arab neighbours. Some…
Ireland is becoming a country of moderate drinkers and voracious cocaine users – The Irish Times
A major generational shift has occurred in Irish society without much fanfare. Alcohol consumption in Ireland has collapsed.…
UN reaffirms support for Nigeria’s environmental protection – EnviroNews
– Advertisement – The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment…
India Remains Fastest-Growing Economy At “Precarious Moment” For World: UN
United Nations: India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth…
Why Assad’s Assets Must Fund Syrian Repatriation
When Syrian President Bashir al-Assad’s government fell in early December 2024, it ended over a decade of war…
Nine things we learned about state of the planet and turbulent climate geopolitics from first week of Cop29 – The Irish Times
1. It’s getting hotter and hotter A series of scientific reports issued during Cop29 say effectively the same…
Ireland lags other countries on reusing building materials, but how can we close the gap? – The Irish Times
Building waste accounts for over half of all waste generated in Ireland and it is the fastest growth…