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Donald Trump has softened his stance — but after Minneapolis, America isn't fooled anymore
Donald Trump has softened his stance — but after Minneapolis, America isn't fooled anymore
In the face of widespread protests and mounting evidence of abuses by ICE, US president Donald Trump has softened his public stance. But doors across Minneapolis remain firmly shut, writes Sean Murray

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China US
China’s manufacturing dominance ‘not healthy for rest of world’ – US envoy
The top US envoy to China has called for fair and reciprocal trade between the world’s two largest economies and expressed concern about projections that China’s dominance of global manufacturing will grow even further.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Government to consider St Patrick’s Day plans amid global uncertainty
There are 40 separate visits by Cabinet and junior ministers, the Attorney General Rossa Fanning and the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy planned to 52 countries.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Trump
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Venezuela Congress
US congressional leaders briefed on Venezuela as questions mount over next steps
A war powers resolution that would prohibit US military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress is heading for a vote this week in the Senate

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Venezuela Maduro Rise and Fall
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolas Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested against his capture and pleaded not guilty to the federal drug-trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Venezuela US
Maduro taken to US courthouse for first appearance on drug-trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Venezuela US
Trump insists ‘we’re in charge’ as Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela
US secretary of state Marco Rubio has suggested the United States will not govern Venezuela day-to-day other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” – even as Donald Trump again insisted America would be in control following the removal of ...

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Trump
US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through blockade
US secretary of state Marco Rubio has suggested Washington will not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Venezuela US
Tense calm holds in Venezuela a day after Maduro deposed
A tense calm held in Venezuela on Sunday, one day after president Nicolas Maduro was deposed and captured in an American military operation. Venezuela’s capital Caracas was unusually quiet, with few vehicles moving around.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s Maduro to face ‘full wrath of American justice’ after capture by US forces
Venezuela’s Maduro to face ‘full wrath of American justice’ after capture by US forces
US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

US Ukraine War
US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks in Florida on peace plan
Top Trump administration officials have met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida, pushing to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and setting the stage for talks planned this week in Moscow with Vladimir Putin.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Japan Trump Asia
Donald Trump tells new Japanese prime minister US is an ‘ally at strongest level’
President Donald Trump has taken new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi to speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier during his tour of Asia.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Trinidad Tobago US Ship
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on Venezuela
A US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital on Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its President Nicolas Maduro.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

China US Cyberattack Allegations
China accuses US of cyber attack on national time centre
China has accused the US national security agency of carrying out cyber attacks on its national time centre following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network communications, financial systems and power ...

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Rwanda-US Deportees
Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after migrant deal with UK collapsed
Ms Makolo did not provide a timeline for any deportees to arrive in Rwanda or say if they would arrive at once or in several batches

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Italy US Ukraine
Trump envoy arrives in Kyiv as US pledges Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Mr Trump teased last week that he would make a “major statement” on Russia on Monday

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

US Ambassador to Ireland hosts 4th July celebrations
Harris says Ireland and US should work 'every hour' on tariff deal
On the eve of US Independence Day on Friday, new ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh hosted Fourth of July celebrations on the lawn of the Deerfield Residence in Phoenix Park

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Netherlands NATO Summit
Trump defends US strikes on Iran as intelligence assessment stirs debate
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the officials who disclosed the findings are 'professional stabbers'

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Sept 11th anniversary - Dublin
Students seeking US visas to face ‘thorough vetting’ of social media
The changes also apply for other exchange visitor applicants in the F, M, and J non-immigrant classifications

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Climate Arctic Heat Wave
Denmark approves US military bases on Danish soil as Trump eyes Greenland
Denmark’s Parliament has approved a bill to allow US military bases on Danish soil, a move that comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom’s semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Shannon Airport, Ireland - December 27th 2016: Shannon Airport is Irelands 2nd largest airport in Ireland County Clare. A key ai
Harris seeks 'legal clarity' on report that US deportees flight stopped at Shannon Airport
It comes as The New York Times reported that a plane carrying eight deportees, in violation of a court order by a federal judge in Boston, stopped at the Co Clare airport this week

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Vatican Pope
As Born In The USA plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Speakers blasted songs including Born In The USA and American Pie as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome to share their thoughts on the election of the first US-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Close up of Ireland Passport in Black Suitcase Pocket
US demand for Irish passports soars as many Americans consider moving to Europe
Applications for Irish passports are up about 60% on last year. And states across Europe are also seeing a surge in demand for visas

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Iran U.S. Oman
Donald Trump says nuclear talks with Iran ‘going pretty good’
US President Donald Trump said talks concerning Iran’s nuclear programme were “going pretty good”.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Iran US Timeline
Timeline of tensions between Iran and US as nuclear negotiators meet
Iran and the United States held talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday, jump-starting negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Iran U.S. Oman
Iran says ‘indirect talks’ begin with US envoy over Tehran’s nuclear programme
Iran and the United States have begun negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme. Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, made the announcement on a social platform.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Iran US Explainer
Iranian minister to have ‘indirect talks’ with US envoy over nuclear programme
Iran’s foreign minister has said he will meet US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme as tensions remain high in the Middle East.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Iran Israel Palesinians
Why are tensions so high as Iran and US prepare to discuss nuclear issues?
Iran and the United States will hold talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A Coca-Cola Co. Delivery As Company Expects Earnings Growth In 2020
John Whelan: Coca-Cola tax dispute with US authorities implicates Ireland again
Ireland is in the firing line as US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) zooms in on multinationals' transfer pricing arrangements 

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Iran rejects direct negotiations with US after Donald Trump letter
Iran’s president has rejected direct negotiations with the US over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, in Tehran’s first response to a letter Donald Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Afghanistan Taliban
United States lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, says Kabul
The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, officials in Kabul said on Sunday.

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

US-China-Daines
US senator Steve Daines visits Beijing as tariff fight grows
US senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as America and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others’ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach
Mr Martin said the decision was “not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland”

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

UK-Ireland Summit
Ireland would benefit if UK strikes favourable economic deal with US – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said while it was “early days” regarding the prospect of such a deal, his general view was that anything that benefited the UK economy had a knock-on positive effect for Ireland

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Martin to pitch Trump on ‘two-way street’ of US-Irish investment
Mr Trump will host the Taoiseach in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday as part of the Irish Government’s traditional St Patrick’s programme of overseas engagements

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
50 new jobs for Cork as Taoiseach seeks further US investment
Tricentis, which offers artificial intelligence-led automated software testing tools, revealed plans to expand its footprint in Cork

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Israel Palestinians
White House confirms ‘ongoing talks and discussions’ with Hamas officials
The talks come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Sinn FĂ©in defends boycott of US visit for St Patrick’s Day events amid criticism
The party’s leadership said it would not participate as part of 'a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza'

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

DUP annual conference
DUP leader brands Sinn FĂ©in boycott ‘reckless’ and ‘short-sighted’
Gavin Robinson questioned how Sinn FĂ©in First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s decision to stay away from the US capital matched in with her oft-repeated pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Zelenskyy rejects proposal to give US access to Ukraine’s minerals
Zelenskyy rejects proposal to give US access to Ukraine’s minerals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with US President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Ali Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader says US talks ‘not intelligent, wise or honourable’
Iran’s supreme leader said on Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honourable” after US President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Panama denies making deal for US ships to transit the canal for free
Panama denies making deal for US ships to transit the canal for free
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has denied the US State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing US warships to transit the Panama Canal for free.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

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