International developments with context for readers in Ireland.
Donald Trump’s expected Dublin meetings with Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly come as Ireland balances exceptionally deep US investment and trade links with…
Read articleIreland now advises against non-essential travel to Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia while telling citizens not to travel to Iran. The airports…
Read articleAustralia remains one of Ireland’s strongest migration magnets, supported by high wages, accessible working-holiday visas and generations of Irish networks. But the 13% fall…
Read articleUS banks remain profitable and well capitalised, yet commercial-property refinancing, $326.7 billion of unrealised securities losses and a growing market for loan disposals expose…
Read articleAll G20 finance members present except China have backed language targeting non-market distortions and persistent trade imbalances. China’s vast manufacturing surplus is central to…
Read articleA 600-metre ridge in southern Lebanon has become a dangerous junction between Israel’s security zone, Hezbollah’s remaining military infrastructure and Iran’s regional strategy. An…
Read articleGermany has formally attributed an attempted explosive-drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, which denies involvement. Ireland has summoned Moscow’s ambassador as EU ministers…
Read articleComplaints about a persistent hum from Echelon’s DUB10 campus in Clondalkin are now under EPA investigation. The local dispute comes as data centres consume…
Read articleDonald Trump is expected in Dublin on 12 September for meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin before travelling to Doonbeg. Behind…
Read articleUS Treasury yields are approaching 5%, Japan's benchmark yield has crossed 3% for the first time in three decades and euro-area inflation has risen…
Read articleNepal Police says 1,127 bodies have now been recovered after the August 26 disaster, while thousands remain missing and Tibet has reported additional deaths.…
Read articleBrent crude has climbed back above $95 after renewed US-Iran fighting revived fears over the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate question is whether shipping…
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