A change of flag for Irish troops in Lebanon: What will loss of UN mandate mean for Defence Forces? – The Irish Times
After decades attempting to keep the peace along what’s known as “the Blue Line”, United Nations troops are…
‘Very heartbreaking’: The Cedar Tree, Ireland’s first Lebanese restaurant, set to close – The Irish Times
Rising rent and the cost of living crisis have claimed another victim, with the oldest Lebanese restaurant in…
IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers | Poverty and Development News
Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says. Published On…
Harris lobbies against Israeli bond approvals returning to Ireland – The Irish Times
Tánaiste Simon Harris has lobbied the European Commission in recent weeks to avoid responsibility for the approval of…
The Blogs: Northern Ireland and Lebanon: Shared Destinies | Owen Kirby
On the day my 94-year-old Irish mother passed this year, a neighbor – a retired Anglican vicar –…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is ‘very close’ but will not free up waterway by itself – The Irish Times
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close…
Iran says it has reached agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
Iran has said it has reached an agreement with Oman on the details of a shipping route through…
Iran vows ‘eye for an eye’ after Trump threatens to destroy bridges and power plants – The Irish Times
Donald Trump has threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran’s forces target a…
Iran suspends US talks amid renewed threats by Trump against country and negotiating team – The Irish Times
Iranian negotiators have suspended high-stakes talks with the US in Switzerland in protest at a stream of threats…
Mona Khalil, Defender of Sea Turtles, Killed in an Israeli Strike in Lebanon
For more than two decades, Mona Khalil protected the endangered sea turtles that laid their eggs on a…
Renowned Lebanese turtle conservationist succumbs to wounds sustained in Israeli strike
A renowned Lebanese marine conservationist known for her work protecting endangered sea turtles died on Friday from injuries…
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed – The Irish Times
A high-level Iranian team departed for Switzerland on Saturday for talks with the United States, Iranian state media…