Iseq All-Share index advances 1.7% though down 6% so far this year

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US freelancer ⁠based in Rome, ​has covered several wars in ​the region, was seized by four men and taken in a vehicle

Non-profit organisation brought lawsuit alleging president exceeded his authority in demolition of building’s East Wing

Global benchmark Brent Crude is up more than 50% this month

Asian shares fell 1 per cent, snapping two-day gain

Opposition says Government’s €250m package aimed at reducing conflict’s effect on fuel prices and cost of living is one of ‘half measures’

Security and defence partnership also agreed to facilitate cooperation on crisis management and security challenges.

Brent climbs towards $104 a barrel

A good guide for any measures is that they be targeted as far as possible and temporary in nature

Tom Wright, who worked in the Biden administration, believes the president is in ‘a real bind’ in Iran

European markets fall sharply in wake of Nikkei slide

Donald Trump complains about the lack of support from Europe for his Iran war, and gives a shout-out to Rory McIlroy

Immigration, tariffs, the Irish-US trade imbalance and State’s reputation as pro-Palestinian could derail diplomatic setpiece

Japan’s Nikkei falls for third day on Iran stagflation concerns

Trump raises pressure on nations to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Are markets driving both US and Iranian foreign policy?

Behind Trump’s erratic policies there is one common thread: to check China’s rise

The maker of Claude refused to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons

Investigations are precursor to fresh tariffs after previous levies were struck down by the Supreme Court