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The latest news, opinion and analysis on Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States

Israel to ban dozens of aid groups in Gaza as EU warns of severe impact

Foreign ministers of 10 states express ‘serious concerns’ over humanitarian situation in devastated territory

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 15:41

From battleships to buildings: Trump’s name is everywhere

Critics worry such a populist move creates impression Donald Trump, not the state, is provider of government services

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 14:42

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Southeast Asian neighbours agreed to halt fighting on Saturday, ending about 20 days of clashes that killed at least ‌101 people

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 13:46

Trump family business delays launch of gold smartphone

US-made device planned for release by end of year hit by recent government shutdown affecting shipments

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 12:03

Taiwan still on high alert after China’s latest military exercises around island

‘Justice Mission 2025′ saw China fire dozens of rockets towards Taiwan and deploy a ‍large number of warships and aircraft

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 10:14

Trump has created a civil war-like atmosphere in the US and threatens planet’s security

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin share a preference for ‘geopolitical Darwinism’

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 06:41

Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026

From the US economy to an AI-fuelled bubble, there are pressure points that could yet become global crises

Wed Dec 31 2025 - 06:00

Steve Bannon promises ‘Irish Trump’ and says he is working to form ‘national party’ in Ireland

Former White House strategist says he is ‘behind the scenes on the Irish situation’

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 21:19

Russia says it has moved nuclear-capable missiles, which can travel 5,500km, closer to Europe

Hypersonic system deployed to Belarus which shares border with Nato countries Poland, Lithuania and Latvia

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 15:25

Donald Trump expected to impose new levies if US supreme court strikes down tariffs

US administration has other ways to hit trading partners with duties

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 13:13

US conducted drone strike on port in Venezuela

President’s reference is the first time the US has announced a land strike in Venezuela

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 12:46

Why Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland is controversial

Move is part of Tel Aviv’s struggle for regional influence against Iran and Turkey

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 12:03

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was ‘naive’ for thinking Donald Trump is man of the people

Congresswoman was US president’s loudest cheerleader, but is now his biggest Republican critic

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 11:00

Hamas will have ‘hell to pay’ if it fails to disarm, Trump says after Netanyahu meeting

US could support another strike on Iran if it resumed nuclear weapons programme, Trump warns

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 09:46

Another huge corporate tax take to AI’s next phase: What’s in store for 2026?

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 09:35

‘We are heading for a war Europe might lose’: Continent preparing public for possible conflict

European governments are preparing the public for the possibility of conflict as US security guarantees fade

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 07:20

Ireland spends record €330m to tackle humanitarian crises as others cut aid budgets

US remains the biggest humanitarian donor, despite making cuts, with European governments reducing aid budgets to fund more defence spending

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 06:46

Media in 2025: the shadow of Trump hangs over everything

There is a sense of being caught between outdated structures and increasingly unstable new realities

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 06:00

Trump says he and Netanyahu do not fully agree on West Bank

Rebuilding of Gaza could begin ‘very quickly’, says Trump, but would require disarming of Hamas

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 22:26

‘Complete fabrication’: Ukraine denies Russian claim it attacked Putin residence with drones

Ukraine denies Russian claim that it attacked Putin residence with drones

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 17:53

Why latest Ukraine peace talks include promising developments for Kyiv

Sticking points remain in draft peace deal, including fate of land in eastern Ukraine

Mon Dec 29 2025 - 15:48

Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘very close’ but thorny issues remain

Ukrainian president says US-Ukraine security guarantees are ’100% agreed to’

Sun Dec 28 2025 - 23:33

Permission sought for construction of ballroom at Donald Trump’s Co Clare resort

Decision on plans for US president’s Doonbeg resort submitted to Clare County Council due in February

Sun Dec 28 2025 - 15:42

John Collison’s bats to D6 topping the property charts: 2025 in quotes and numbers

The year was marked by many ups and down, from a boardroom bust up at airport operator DAA to skyrocketing house prices

Sun Dec 28 2025 - 06:00

CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan: ‘It’s an absolute dream to travel in the US’

January will mark the 10th anniversary of the Kerry reporter’s decision to move from Dublin to New York, and five years since his reporting on the Capitol Hill riots

Sun Dec 28 2025 - 06:00

Zelenskiy holds talks with Carney and European leaders en route to Trump meeting

Russian attacks leave hundreds of thousands in Kyiv without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacy

Sat Dec 27 2025 - 18:22

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of border clashes

The agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes

Sat Dec 27 2025 - 11:00

Year of Trump unleashed: Five critical issues that will define US politics in 2026

Trump’s first term in office was disturbing mostly for the things he said, but his second term has been alarming for things he has done. 2026 will be a crucial year

Sat Dec 27 2025 - 07:00