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Trump moves nuclear submarines after Medvedev statements

Trump moves nuclear submarines after Medvedev statements
A US nuclear submarine deployed in South Korea in 2023

US President Donald Trump has said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be moved to the “appropriate regions” in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump claims victory on trade – but EU had little choice

Trump claims victory on trade - but EU had little choice
The US economy is larger than the EU's

In many respects US President Donald Trump achieved his aims by introducing a swath of tariffs with America’s main trading partners around the world.

Mood shifts on Israel-Gaza, but will it bring change?

Mood shifts on Israel-Gaza, but will it bring change?
Palestinians wait for food aid as UN-backed experts warn Gaza is slipping into famine

There’s no doubt the mood has shifted on the Israel-Gaza war.In the past week, three powerful G7 nations – France, the UK and Canada – announced their intention to recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Madaxweynaha Lubnan oo hub ka dhigis ugu baaqay ururka Xizbullah

Aug 02 (Jowhar)-Madaxweynaha Lubnaan Joseph Aoun ayaa ugu baaqay ururka Xisbullah iyo xisbiyada kale ee siyaasadeed inay hubkooda ku wareejiyaan ciidanka milatariga, iyadoo kooxdan ay ka biyo diidsan tahay hindisahan, xilli Washington ay kordhisay cadaadiska ku aaddan in hubka laga dhigo.

‘Overregulation’ could impact US firms’ investments in EU

'Overregulation' could impact US firms' investments in EU
The US delegation met Coimisiún na Meán Executive Chair Jeremy Godfrey during its Dublin visit (Pic: from Coimisiún na Meán)

A delegation from the US Congress has visited Dublin and warned that US companies could pull back on investment in the European Union over what the members described as excessive regulation.

Putin says conditions for peace remain unchanged

Putin says conditions for peace remain unchanged
Smoke rises over rubble of a destroyed residential building after a Russian air attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

Russia wants a “lasting and stable peace” in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that Moscow’s conditions for peace remained unchanged as Kyiv repeated its call for a leaders’ meeting.

Europe wakes up to Trump’s new tariff reality

Europe wakes up to Trump's new tariff reality
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most European exports from today

As US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime clicks into gear, producers around Europe are feeling the impact, some holding back shipments, others hiking sticker prices or taking a hit to margins.

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered
The UK began an amnesty last month in a bid to combat knife crime (Stock image)

At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered under a British government amnesty launched last month to combat knife crime, as a new ban on ninja swords came into effect.

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references – report

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references - report
Revolutionary and social justice movements that formed the United States are explored inside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History - as seen in March

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump’s two impeachments last month following pressure from the White House, The Washington Post reported.

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial ‘not justice’

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial 'not justice'
Private Seán Rooney was murdered while driving an armoured jeep on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon in December 2022

The mother of slain Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has criticised the Lebanese trial that convicted and sentenced those involved in his killing this week.

Trump to scotch tariffs 'in honour' of King Charles

Trump pledges to scrap Scotch levy in honour of King Charles

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Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions

Hungary’s Magyar urges EU to unlock billions in funding

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A New Chapter from Brussels: Hungary’s Tentative Pivot and the Money on the Table Brussels in late spring can feel like a court of old...
Israel: Detained flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel to Send Detained Flotilla Activists to Greece

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On the Open Sea: When Aid Boats, Drones and Diplomacy Collide off Crete The Mediterranean at dawn has always been a place of soft light...
Iran threatens 'painful' response if US renews attacks

Iran Warns of Severe Retaliation if US Resumes Military Strikes

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Strangled Artery: Life, Commerce and Fear Around the Closed Strait of Hormuz The sea has a way of telling the truth. On a glassy morning...
Blow for Lula as Brazil MPs slash Bolsonaro prison term

Brazilian MPs Cut Bolsonaro’s Prison Term, a Setback for Lula

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Brasília Stuns: How a Parliamentary Override Could Free Brazil’s Most Polarizing Figure They cheered like strangers reunited. In the cool, concrete amphitheatre of Brazil’s National...