Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his concerns about the economy public as he vented frustration at aides and…
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy cannot last – The Irish Times
For how long can we manage to combine a resilient economy with chaotic politics? Can the answer really…
Russia’s president announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, Kremlin says
Published on 09/04/2026 – 21:29 GMT+2 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration…
UAE and Kuwait come under attack despite Iran-US ceasefire as some countries remain wary of Hormuz transit
U.S. president Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline…
Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for two weeks after chilling threat that ‘a whole civilisation will die tonight’
Coalition leaders meeting to discuss the country’s energy supplies but rule out any more immediate support for energy…
Trump hints at ‘quick’ exit from Iran but US could return for ‘spot hits’ – The Irish Times
The United States will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and could return for “spot hits” if needed,…
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…
Ireland needs to grow up and get serious about its interests – The Irish Times
The manifestly illegal and irresponsible war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran and the deeply…
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China? – The Irish Times
In two months, the United States has taken military action against two countries that supply cheap oil to…
Trump says US will soon escort ships through strait as oil prices roil global economy
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would soon begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz…
EU buying Russian oil would be ‘utterly despicable’ – Ireland’s deputy premier
It would be “utterly despicable” to allow Russia to gain financially by selling oil and gas to Europe,…