Obamas invited to take up Freedom of Dublin duties
Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have been invited to accept their Freedom of the City of Dublin when they visit the capital in September. Lord Mayor of Dublin
Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told
Riverdance star Michael Flatley is to seek a nomination to become Ireland’s next president, a court has heard. The choreographer’s barrister made the announcement during a High Court case he has taken
’50-50 chance’ of reaching trade deal with EU – Trump
US President Donald Trump said there was a “50-50 chance” that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union. He was speaking before he left the White House
‘Important step’ as tribunal on Russian aggression agreed
Ukraine and the Council of Europe human rights body have signed an agreement on forming the basis for a special tribunal intended to bring to justice senior Russian officials for the crime
Hungary and Slovakia block EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia over energy concerns
On 23 June 2025, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the European Union’s adoption of the 18th sanctions package targeting Russia, effectively blocking its approval during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
Russia Endorses Iranian Attacks on US Bases, Deepening Regional Chaos
Vladimir Putin has openly supported Iran’s aggression against the United States, continuing his role as the “architect of chaos” in the Middle East. The recent visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Moscow on 22
Brexit the ‘stupidest thing any country has ever done’
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has told an audience in Dublin that Brexit was the single stupidest thing any country has ever done, adding that “it’s hard to believe how they did it.” Mr
Slovakia’s NATO Loyalty Questioned After PM Fico Threatens Exit Over Defence Spending
In a move that’s sparked alarm both at home and abroad, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has openly threatened to withdraw Slovakia from NATO unless the country is granted more autonomy over how it allocates defence
Viktor Orbán Faces Declining Support Amid Rising Opposition in Hungary
Hungary’s political landscape is shifting dramatically, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán increasingly losing ground to the newly formed opposition party Tisza, founded by former ally Péter Magyar. According to a recent poll published on 18 June
A Diplomatic Mirage: Kellogg’s Belarus Visit and the Illusion of Peace
A recent development in Eastern Europe has raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles. General Keith Kellogg, a former national security advisor and special envoy for Donald Trump, is reportedly preparing to visit Belarus to meet with Alexander Lukashenko,
Russia Turns Its Back on Iran: A Strategic Partnership Unravels
In a dramatic twist amid rising Middle East tensions, Russia appears to have distanced itself from Iran, its long-time ally, right when Tehran needed support the most. While Moscow has long proclaimed a
UK Joins G7 Allies in Tightening Sanctions on Russia Amid Growing Pressure
As the G7 summit unfolded on 16–17 June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a strategic appearance to rally global consensus around strengthening pressure on the aggressor state. The result: the UK officially introduced a fresh round of sanctions
Baltic States Unite to Develop Joint Evacuation Plans Amid Rising Regional Tensions
On 13 June 2025, the Interior Ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia signed a crucial memorandum aimed at boosting regional cooperation on planning cross-border evacuations and devising mass evacuation strategies. The agreement also focuses on ensuring timely information exchange during emergencies.
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