Ireland fell behind on commitments made in 2020-2023 to bring in 2,900 refugees

Late pontiff visited nine countries in the region and north Africa, cultivating ties between Christians and Muslims

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has signalled a new Bill will be the most significant reform of the asylum system in the State’s history

Mohammed Bin Salman is expected to host counterparts from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in Riyadh on Friday to discuss the proposal

Directorate set up within Israeli defence ministry to offer ‘among other things, special departure arrangements by sea, air and land’

Jordan absorbed most of the 750,000 Palestinians who fled the Israeli-Arab war in 1948. A fresh influx could destabilise the country

St Patrick’s Day visit should be cancelled if US president remains on ‘trajectory towards ethnic cleansing’, Social Democrats say

Trump suggests move to resettle population to ‘clean out’ war-ravaged territory

Agreement signed between Department of Foreign Affairs and BTYSTE to support science in developing countries, especially Africa

Arab countries called for end to hostilities in Syria and said they would support the transitional government

Anarchy could spill over into neighbouring Lebanon and Jordan and destabilise the eastern Arab world

Past four months has seen a significant increase in the number of Jordanians seeking international protection in Ireland

Gaza war, economic crisis, corruption and electoral reforms contribute to brotherhood’s achievement

Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood party chief lauds shooting attack carried out by ‘this noble Jordanian hero’ while Hamas calls it a normal response to Israeli ‘crimes’

Gazan health ministry says almost 41,000 had been killed in Israel’s military action since beginning of war last October

Growing pessimism over prospects for a breakthrough towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024

Move follows similar measure to accelerate processing of applicants from Nigeria as Government strives to tackle refugee accommodation crisis

PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas lauded Norway and Ireland for support over many years

Ireland is set to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, says Martin