Tag: Ireland
Israel Detains Irish President’s Sister While Traveling on Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Irish and Spanish activists were kidnapped by Zionist forces in international waters. On Monday, The Irish Times reported that Israeli occupation forces detained six Irish activists sailing on the Global Sumud Flotilla southwest of Cyprus. RELATED: Israeli Navy Intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla in New Attempt to Break Gaza Blockade Among those detained is Dr. Margaret […]
May 18, 2026
Ireland Urges ‘Common Sense’ in Dispute Over Greenland
A U.S.-EU trade war would harm workers worldwide and undermine last year’s trade deal. On Tuesday, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin called for “common sense” to address the dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland. RELATED: Trump Posts Image of Himself With U.S. Flag on Greenland The Dublin-based head of the coalition government of […]
January 20, 2026
President Xi Condemns Acts Undermining the International Order
‘All countries must respect the development paths independently chosen by other nations’ peoples,’ Xi stressed. During a meeting in Beijing on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin underscored the importance of multilateralism and respect for international law. RELATED: Chinese President Xi Meets With South Korean Leader The Chinese leader alluded […]
January 5, 2026
Leftist Catherine Connolly Wins the Presidential Elections in Ireland
The victory of left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly in Ireland’s presidential election represents an alternative to the centre-right bipartisanship that has dominated the country over the last decade. Her victory over Christian Democrat Heather Humphreys marks a significant change in the Irish political landscape. RELATED: Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations in Northern Ireland and Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges […]
October 25, 2025
From Symbolism to Sovereignty: The Growing Recognition of a Palestinian State
The recognition of the State of Palestine by a growing number of countries represents a crucial turning point in the geopolitics of the Middle East and contemporary diplomatic history. This act of validation not only grants international political legitimacy to Palestine but also fully supports its right to self-determination, sovereignty, and its right to participate […]
July 29, 2025
Irish Sinn Fein Leaders Slam Trump’s Tariffs
Mary Lou McDonald and Conor Murphy warned of the destabilising effects such tariffs could have on global trade. On Monday, leaders of the Irish party Sinn Fein criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs to 30 percent on the European Union (EU), including Ireland. RELATED: EU Proposes New Countermeasures Amid Trade Dispute With […]
July 15, 2025
Ireland Moves to Ban Israeli Products from Occupied Palestinian Territories: A Bold Stand Against Imperialism
Ireland takes a historic step by approving legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, urging Europe to pressure Israel to end its war crimes in Gaza and support Palestinian rights. Related: Israeli Bombing Kills Civilians in Khan Yunis as Gaza Death Toll Surges On May 27, 2025, Ireland made a decisive […]
May 27, 2025
Ireland Unwaveringly Supports Palestine: PM Harris
He also emphasized that Ireland will continue to use its influence in all international forums to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. On Monday, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to express Ireland’s “unwavering” support for the Palestinian cause. The Christian Democrat politician also emphasized that Ireland will continue to use […]
December 24, 2024
Ireland Defends Its Foreign Policy After Israeli Embassy Closure
Irish PM Harris recalled that his country stands for peace, human rights, and international law. On Sunday, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed regret over Israel’s announcement of the closure of its embassy in Dublin and emphasized that Ireland’s foreign policy is “rooted in a commitment to dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes.” RELATED: […]
December 15, 2024
Sinn Fein Tests Its Power in Irish Elections
During the campaign, the left-wing party proposed holding a referendum on Irish reunification before 2030. On Friday, approximately 3.7 million Irish citizens are participating in general elections, where the leftist Sinn Féin (SF), the Christian Democratic Fine Gael (FG), and the centrist Fianna Fáil (FF) parties are locked in a tight race. RELATED: Ireland Recognizes […]