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
Trump presidency
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
Protests planned for Trump’s Doonbeg visit
US president expected to arrive on September 12th and meet Taoiseach, before travelling to Doonbeg, Co Clare
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, says Trump
Leavitt joined US president’s 2024 campaign and will become an outside communications adviser
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
President’s one-time personal attorney becomes head of country’s top law enforcement department
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is ‘very close’ but will not free up waterway by itself
Tehran-Oman arrangement over control of shipping lane seen as crucial to wider agreement to end conflict begun by US
Conor McGregor, Donald Trump and the political arena of MMA
For MMA, Maga’s sports arm, not even a court finding of liability for rape prevented McGregor from topping the bill. Might his ‘dud’ comeback change attitudes?
US court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom
‘Unjust decision’ must be overturned by the supreme court ‘in its entirety’, president says on social media
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship and banning ‘birth tourism’
President’s move comes after US supreme court rejected first attempt to restrict the guarantee of citizenship for those born in country
New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files
Investigation could have international consequences if it can prosecute figures alleged to have sexually abused girls and women at Epstein’s ranch
Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz
Islamic republic determined to retain a degree of control over the chokepoint
Oil rises after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
Prices dropped after US president Donald Trump said on Sunday he was holding off on new attacks on Iran
Gaza deal: What is Donald Trump’s Board of Peace?
After brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last year, the board was established to oversee the reconstruction effort in Gaza
Drone strike on Egyptian port signals potential new front in US-Iran war
Tehran, Washington, Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue attacks on sites across Gulf region
Zelenskiy and Trump discuss efforts to revive peace deal with Russia during Oval Office meeting
Death of Republican senator Lindsey Graham leaves Kyiv without one of its biggest advocates in Washington
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