Spain, Ireland, Norway set to recognise Palestinian statehood
Three nations hope the decision will accelerate the peace process in Gaza.
Tue May 28 2024
Israel orders recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway
The move is in response to those nations' decisions to recognise a Palestinian state.
Wed May 22 2024
Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state
Before the announcement, some 143 out of 193 member-states of the United Nations recognised a Palestinian state.
Wed May 22 2024
Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 - EU's Borrell
Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21.
Fri May 10 2024
Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier
Simon Harris takes over as head of Irelands three-party coalition govt from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise resignation last month.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel
Micheal Martin said what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."
Thu Mar 28 2024
Bog body from 2,500 years ago discovered in N. Ireland
The well-preserved remains is a rare find that may shed new light on the region's ancient history.
Sun Jan 28 2024
Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots
Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed
Riots in the city were sparked by the injury of five people, including three young children, from a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Digital doubles, fake trailers: AI worries Hollywood actors before labor talks
The technology already is used to erase age marks or alter mouth movements to sync with words when programming is dubbed in many languages.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Work to be done, PM Sunak says 25 years after N.Irish peace deal
Rishi Sunak said efforts had to be intensified to restore the power-sharing government central to the accord.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU
The agreement marks a high-risk strategy for Sunak just four months after he took office.
Tue Feb 28 2023
London is the world's slowest city for drivers
After London, Bangalore in India and Dublin in Ireland have the slowest-moving journeys.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Up to 100,000 nurses across England, Wales, N. Ireland to strike - Union
The Royal College of Nursing had already said that nurses would walk out on Dec. 15 and 20, the first such action in its 100-year history.
Wed Nov 30 2022
As Charles visits Northern Ireland, queen is remembered as voice of reconciliation
Charles was urged to keep up his own and his late mother's efforts towards reconciliation between the divided communities of N. Ireland.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024