Catholic Bishops condemn International Protection Act as ‘anti-family’ and ‘neither fair, nor just’
Migrants’ council chair says it is deeply regrettable that Act provides for detention of children, even if as a last resort
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, says Trump
US president rules out use of nuclear weapon against Iran after issuing ‘shoot and kill’ order on boats in Strait of Hormuz
At least 518 killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania elections, inquiry says
Commission blames demonstrators for disturbances, infuriating government’s opponents who accused it of bias
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible new peace talks
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered
‘We were wearing green Irish jerseys’: How Irish student footballers made history in China in 1976
For a group of former UCD students, a return trip to China marks half a century since an improbable tour that unfolded at a pivotal moment in the country’s history
Catherine Connolly aligns with global left on first overseas trip
President’s attendance at Barcelona gathering indicates she plans to shape her own political programme
Hundreds demonstrate in Dublin to demand Ireland’s neutrality be protected
Protesters condemn US-Israeli war on Iran and call for referendum on Triple Lock
The world’s next food crisis may have already begun
Developed countries could help by strengthening co-operation with developing ones and ensuring their full participation in global trade
Three years of war in Sudan has failed to persuade international community to act
There are now 33 million people who need humanitarian assistance
More than €1bn pledged for Sudan as world’s largest humanitarian crisis deepens
Two-third’s of country’s 34m population in need of aid after three years of war
Unsettled by investment dispute settlement scheme
The State is planning to adopt a system that will allow big business to bully states into adopting policies that favour corporate profits
‘The language of the people’: Displaced perform in Beirut theatre amid war
Tiro Association for Arts has three rehabilitated cinemas in Lebanon, now also functioning as shelters for displaced people
France is talking to the Iranians, and it’s paying off
It is not a coincidence that a French-owned ship was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon now behind Israeli lines as IDF advances north
Safety concerns for more than 300 Irish soldiers at Camp Shamrock as Israel seizes territory
Search under way for crew member after US fighter jet shot down over Iran
Separately, a US A-10 attack aircraft crashed after being struck by Iranian defence forces, Tehran says
Irish Defence Forces must continue to hold the blue line in Lebanon
In a wider geopolitical context of escalating conflict, and growing militarisation, someone must stand up for peace
Trump hints at ‘quick’ exit from Iran but US could return for ‘spot hits’
President claims ‘new regime’ has asked for ceasefire, a claim denied by Tehran, as fighting continues in Lebanon
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon were killed by roadside bomb
Security Council members condemn deadly attacks on peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hizbullah
Don’t ditch the triple lock. There is a better way to circumvent the Security Council veto
Ireland should initiate campaign to support UN General Assembly role in peacekeeping
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war
‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says Taoiseach
Are Irish peacekeepers at risk in Lebanon as Israel targets Hizbullah in war on Iran?
Irish Unifil troops have continued to carry out daily patrols despite the increasing danger of being cut off or under attack
Indonesian Unifil peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
Another peacekeeper critically injured by exploding projectile
Four stories that Albert Camus might choose to tell if he were alive today
Author’s speech 80 years ago, on how ideology is used to excuse or celebrate death, feels suddenly current
Conflict and food insecurity
The Iran war could potentially drive another 45m people into acute food insecurity, writes the chief executive of Concern Worldwide
UN adopts resolution recognising transatlantic slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
Resolution marks new step in African efforts to seek accountability for historical injustices by former colonial powers
Ireland must prepare ‘evacuation’ plans for coastal areas as climate change intensifies, says expert
Warning comes as World Meteorological Organisation report shows Earth being pushed beyond its limits
Ireland’s emissions remained almost within limit during first carbon budget
Second budget to 2030 presents tougher challenge as limits tighten further
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
President Connolly’s St Patrick’s Day card invokes UN charter on ‘scourge of war’
Move follows recent comments criticising ‘violations of international law’ and Government response
Surge in Israeli settler violence in West Bank since start of Iran war
At least five Palestinians killed during attacks by settlers in 11 days
Donald Trump is mad, bad and dangerous. Only the midterms can save the US now
One Congress member is even apparently tabling a Bill to allow the US president to serve a third term
Russian deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children amounts to crimes against humanity, says UN investigation
More than 19,500 children have been forcibly displaced or illegally deported to Russia and Belarus during Ukraine war
Reluctant Europe scrambles to contain fallout as Middle East war widens
Leaders are rushing to reinforce Cyprus, manage soaring energy costs and work out how far EU should go
Israel and US continue wide-scale strikes on Iran as chances of ceasefire talks downplayed
Trump ‘nowhere near’ deciding on whether or not to send US troops into Iran with Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing
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