Taoiseach Micheál Martin has begun his official visit to the United States with a stop in Austin, Texas, a city known for its thriving technology, music, and film industries. His visit coincides with the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival, an event that attracts innovators and businesses from across the globe. Martin’s trip serves as a key opportunity to reinforce …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this evening in the UK. The leaders will share a dinner ahead of the inaugural UK-Ireland summit scheduled for tomorrow in northwest England. Discussions are expected to cover various bilateral topics, including recent initiatives to establish peace in Ukraine. Since assuming office last summer, Prime Minister Starmer has …
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Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill have announced they will not attend the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events at the White House. This decision serves as a protest against President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to relocate approximately 2 million Palestinians from Gaza and place the territory under U.S. control. Trump’s plan has faced widespread condemnation from Palestinians, …
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Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill have announced they will not attend the upcoming White House events in March, where they were scheduled to meet President Donald Trump. This decision serves as a protest against President Trump’s recent proposal advocating for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza and the U.S. assuming control over the territory. Traditionally, …
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The Irish government is now facing a pressing question—how much of the unexpected Apple tax windfall should be allocated to national defense? This debate has gained urgency due to the shifting global security landscape, particularly in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the radically different approach to international affairs under the new U.S. administration led by President Donald …
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