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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Mr Trump told Congress the war was "terminated" and the deadline was moot, a ​claim disputed by some lawmakers.

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Economy shows resilience despite higher inflation and slower growth
Economy shows resilience despite higher inflation and slower growth
EY forecast expects domestic economy to perform solidly in 2026

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The attacks appeared to be in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
US denies Iran struck military vessel during effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has over the past two months attacked some vessels and blocked others that do not receive its authorisation

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Emirates Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Iran claims it stopped US warship from sailing through strait of Hormuz
US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Emirates Iran War Strait of Hormuz
US-led taskforce tells ships to reroute in new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The centre warned that passing close to the usual routes, known as the traffic separation scheme, “should be considered extremely hazardous due the presence of mines that have not been fully surveyed and mitigated"

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Illinois
Carole Coleman: Don't ask Americans about news or politics. They're done
Democratic Illinois has little tolerance for the current Washington administration

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
So far this year, there has been a record 25,000 grant applications

Mon, 04 May, 2026

APTOPIX Trump US Germany
Donald Trump announces project to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
He said “Project Freedom” would begin on Monday morning in the Middle East

Sun, 03 May, 2026

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Emirates Iran War Strait of Hormuz
US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over Strait of Hormuz tolls
The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Trump NASA Artemis Moonshot
Trump administration says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadline
US president faced a 60-day deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Middle East conflict
Alan Healy: Ireland plots another economic escape but the previous game plan may not work
Previous shocks to our economy were largely absorbed by the impact of multinationals and our strong export market. The current situation is different

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?
Why does the US have military bases in Germany — and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?
Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers?

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Iran War
Supreme leader says Iran will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities
The statement was made as US President Donald Trump seeks a wider deal to cement the shaky ceasefire now holding in the war

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%
Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%
March figures are seen as a key indicator of the health of Irish tourism as it includes the St Patrick's Day bank holiday festivities

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

US Army National Guard Train for War
Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies
US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

House Armed Services
Iran war has cost €25bn so far, US defence secretary Hegseth tells Congress
Sceptical Democrats have confronted US defence secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time since the went to war with , bringing tense exchanges over a costly conflict that has been waged without congressional approval.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Consumer spending steady despite global shocks
Consumer spending steady despite global shocks
Irish retail volumes were 1.6% higher last month than in March 2025

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Changi Aviation Summit at the Singapore Airshow
European airlines face 'risk of fuel rationing' due to Iran war, says head of air travel association
Willie Walsh, head of the International Air Transport Association, said they are facing their biggest challenge ​since the covid-19 pandemic

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Trump White House Correspondents Dinner
Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
The four-day poll completed on Monday showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

The Navigator Thames Oil Storage Depot As Oil Prices Dive
Explainer: What is Opec, and what happens now that UAE has left
The UAE’s exit on May 1 after six decades of membership is the culmination of years of tension with Opec leader Saudi Arabia, both over oil output policy and competition for regional political influence

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Passports at Krakow airport border control with travelers and staff in Poland
Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages trigger more cancellations
Jet fuel shortages caused by the Middle East crisis could shut some regional airports, the Airports Council of Europe has warned

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: What to consider when booking a summer holiday this year
Caitríona Redmond: What to consider when booking a summer holiday this year
Should you book a summer holiday now if you haven’t already? My advice is yes, but to be prepared to be flexible with your travel arrangements

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

North Sea oil and gas projects
Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter
Donald Trump said on Sunday: “If they want, we can talk but we’re not sending people.”

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Government to prepare options to help reduce cost of energy bills
The Finance Minister has said the Government must look at methods like targeted grants and accessible financing

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Iran War
US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
Trump unilaterally ​extended a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday ​to allow more time to reconvene ⁠the negotiators

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Heathrow Stock
Holiday plans at risk? What Irish travellers need to know about flight disruption 
Airlines are cutting schedules as fuel costs rise, leaving Irish travellers weighing disruption risks and consumer rights this summer

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Iran War
Iranian foreign minister ‘to travel to Islamabad for ceasefire talks by weekend’
The officials declined to provide any other details about Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Trump
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by three weeks, says Trump
Mr Trump said the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well”

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle East

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Iran War
'Shoot to kill' order issued by Trump for Iranian boats laying mines
The Defence Department said it seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Germany Iran War
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin
’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid as he left a building in Berlin.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
Below are some of the measures deployed so ‌far by European Union governments since the disruption caused by the Middle Eastern conflict

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Electric car plugged in outside house
Home EV charger grants increase by nearly 40% so far this year
SEAI approved 9,412 grants for home electric car chargers in first three months as sales of EVs increase

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

European Union Flags
EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis
Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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Top condom producer faces 'very fragile situation', with prices to rise by up to 30% due to war in Iran
Karex, which produces more than five billion condoms annually, says it has no choice but to pass on rising freight costs to consumers

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Iran War
Iran fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz derailing US-Iran talks push
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the US and Iran together for talks to end the war.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Flag of the European Union EU and Euro banknotes
EU to cut electricity taxes and boost gas reserves amid record energy price shock
Brussels outlines sweeping measures including tax reforms, gas storage coordination and subsidies to shield economies from soaring energy costs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Iran War
Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid efforts to re-start peace talks
Planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialise

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Sarah Harte: Religion and free speech are often uneasy bedfellows
Sarah Harte: Religion and free speech are often uneasy bedfellows
Even some atheists I know were appalled at Trump's blasphemy — but if freedom of speech is a core value, then we must leave him to it 

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty
Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty
For the second year running, the Government’s economic planning is being framed by global instability

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Trump
Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end
The US president rejects extending truce as Tehran warns of response and negotiators head to Islamabad

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
No recession forecast for Ireland but Budget 2027 will require tough trade-offs, ministers warn
Government forecasts continued economic growth despite global risks, but warns Budget 2027 will require spending restraint and difficult fiscal choices

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

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