Ukraine ‘to be among priorities of Ireland’s EU presidency’ – The Irish Times
Supporting Ukraine will be a central priority of Ireland’s EU presidency this year, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen…
No contradiction between Ireland’s support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee
There is no contradiction between Ireland’s support for Ukraine and materials made in Limerick being part of Russia’s…
‘Very damning’ – Investigation may prompt EU to look again at alumina sanctions – The Irish Times
The European Union may have to take another look at whether alumina should be included in the sanctions…
‘Ireland could become a leader in maritime security research’
The Strait of Hormuz is a long way from Ireland — almost 7,000km away. But what goes on…
Russia-bound cargo ship seen dropping anchor near subsea cables off Irish coast – The Irish Times
A vessel that regularly transports cargo from Aughinish Alumina, the Co Limerick industrial plant, to Russia was observed…
Satellite observations offer insight into a tsunami’s early stages
Observations made by a satellite operated by the U.S. and French space agencies shortly after a strong earthquake…
Iran war could boost China’s ‘petroyuan’ and weaken US dollar dominance, analysts say
The US-Israeli war in Iran could weaken the US dollar’s historic dominance in the oil-rich Middle East and…
When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
Last month, Iran’s Tehran Times posted what appeared to be damning satellite proof: a before-and-after image of “American…
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation – The Irish Times
Two Government departments are to review findings of an Irish Times investigation that highlighted links between Irish-made alumina…
How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain – The Irish Times
Key points Aughinish Alumina in Co Limerick supplies vast amounts of raw materials to Russian aluminium smelters, according…
Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster
By Anka Kir Published on 19/03/2026 – 0:25 GMT+1 The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, damaged by a series…
Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster
By Anka Kir Published on 18/03/2026 – 23:25 GMT+1 The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, damaged by a series…