US adds 29,000 jobs in September as hiring slows sharply
Figure prompts traders to rein in bets on further Federal Reserve interest rate rises
Trump presidency
Is the world really drowning in debt?
We may not be on the eve of disaster but room for manoeuvre is shrinking for big economies
Oil dips as Middle East shipments back in the spotlight
US and Iran have failed to make headway toward a lasting peace agreement
White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media
Move comes a week after Trump revoked White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico
US supreme court restores Trump’s mass voter verification system
Ruling could disenfranchise eligible voters, critics say
US television networks resume covering White House as legal battle continues
Television networks resume White House coverage as legal battle continues
Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war
But the two countries remain far apart on ways to halt conflict
Supporters urge Spanish PM to spurn US request for extradition of Palestine aid donor
Wealthy activist Fergie Chambers arrested in Ibiza last July after extradition request
Taoiseach calls on Israel FA to withdraw ‘unacceptable remarks’ about Irish manager Hallgrímsson
Trump claims US has ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme: As it happened
Oil edges higher on supply risks
Diplomatic push to end US-Iran war but no guarantees talks will show tangible progress
Janan Ganesh: The Anglo-French moment with potential to develop
‘A lot of this is about safety in numbers in a savage world, not cultural communion’
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households
Interest rates on the rise in US and euro zone while borrowing costs touch levels not seen since 2007
Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns
Gulf Arab states postpone planned discussions with Iran
Two Galway activists appear in court on public-order charges over Trump Doonbeg
Emma O’Grady (41) and Áine Ní Thréinir (35) allegedly shouted anti-war slogans on green as US president was preparing to land
Donald Trump expected to urge Ireland to buy liquefied natural gas from US during visit
US president’s son, Eric Trump, does not believe meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras will go ‘off the rails’
Budget 2027: Harris ‘positively disposed’ to hike renters’ tax credit
Minister for Finance more guarded in comments on possible changes to inheritance tax
Donald Trump pledges $5,000 for each US citizen if Republicans win midterms
Trump rehashes Maga message at Dallas convention that America is poised for new golden age if voters stick with him and hell if they don’t
Brent steady near $101 as Iran says it is prepared for intense war
Renewed fighting over the past week has ended a period of relative calm
Oil breaches $100 barrier for first time since July
Brent crude advances as escalation in US-Iran war feeds fears of renewed global supply crunch
What welcome will Trump get on his Irish visit?
There are certain diplomatic necessities that need to be observed
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
Counter-tariffs cover $20bn of US goods, with duties ranging from 15% to 50%
Is controversy-plagued Pete Hegseth eyeing up a 2028 presidential bid?
Trump’s secretary of war has terrible approval ratings and a cabinet career defined by indefatigable bombast
‘Donald, Catherine; Catherine, Donald’: Connolly’s first big diplomatic test as President
Next weekend’s encounter between the US president and a hard critic has officials working feverishly to minimise the risks
Iran continues strikes on US bases as Israel warns of Tehran taking ‘extreme measures’
Fighting between US and Iran escalates after Washington attacked rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise on renewed supply disruption risks
US president Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran following the first exchange of direct attacks between the countries in a month
Karoline Leavitt leaves chaotic White House with immaculate timing
Press secretary and Maga true believer had a high-profile and abrasive role in Donald Trump’s administration
Oil extends declines as Iran, Oman push talks to reopen Hormuz
Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded
Oil steadies as US plan offers little clarity on Hormuz deadlock
Countries will face a specific timeline to shut down links with Iran
‘No more!!!’: Trump berates Canada after talks devolve into trade war
US president’s comments come after United States imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods
US long-term bonds slide as Bessent intervention fails to soothe investors
Yield on 30-year Treasuries rises despite move to ‘at least double’ purchases of securities
Trump vow to control spending undone as US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
Overall debt burden has doubled in the 10 years since Trump first came to office as president
Oil advances as Trump takes aim at Iran’s economy
‘Economic warfare’ intended to crush Iran’s economy
Gaza Strip’s future unclear despite extended talks between Netanyahu and US envoy Kushner
Hamas’ weapons should be transferred to Palestinian body and stored inside enclave, says Islamist group
Exports to US continue month-on-month volatility
Ireland exported €4.3 billion worth of goods to the US in June, down from €5.1 billion in April but up from €3.5 billion in January
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