3 d. ago Protests grow after man shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

The shooting comes after days of demonstrations in the city.

Events

4 d. ago Iranian death toll hits 5,000 as Trump warns US ‘armada’ approaching

The US leader has issued a stark warning to Tehran over a crackdown on anti-government protests.

Events

1 week ago Iran's supreme leader says authorities 'must break the back of seditionists' after protests

A Norway-based rights group said over 3,400 protesters were killed by Iran’s security forces, though other estimates place the death toll at over 5,000.

Politics

1 week ago Iran says no executions imminent as US sanctions security chiefs over protest crackdown

In an interview with Fox News, Abbas Araghchi said there will be “no hanging today or tomorrow” and claimed that “everything is calm” in Iran.

Events

1 week ago Helen McEntee calls opposition furore over increased funds to World Bank a 'political stunt'

Speaking to reporters in Jordan, McEntee said that she does not think Paschal Donohoe should have to appear before a Dáil committee to explain the increase in funding.

Politics

1 week ago McEntee calls opposition outrage over increased funds to World Bank 'absolute nonsense'

Speaking to reporters in Jordan, McEntee said that she does not think Paschal Donohoe should have to appear before a Dáil committee to explain the increase in funding.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting as death toll mounts

A rights group said the crackdown on protests has killed at least 734 people – but said the actual figure is likely in the thousands.

Politics

2 w. ago Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador postponed due to Tehran regime protest crackdown

Iran has an embassy in Blackrock in Dublin and its new ambassador, Eshagh Al Habib, was due to go to Áras an Uachtaráin for a ceremony to accept his credentials.

Politics

2 w. ago At least 648 killed in violent crackdown on Iran protests, rights group says

NGO Iran Human Rights warned the actual death toll could be up to 6,000.

Events

2 w. ago 'I want a revolution': Iranians in Ireland fear for their families during communications blackout

“Almost all potential leaders inside the country are already imprisoned, silenced or killed,” Zahra said.

Politics

2 w. ago Iran protests: Fears for 500 dead in crackdown as Trump says US considering 'very strong options'

Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.

Politics

2 w. ago More than 500 killed in crackdown on Iran protests, says human rights agency

The death toll in the crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has spiked to at least 538 people, activists said.

Events

2 w. ago Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran rises to at least 538, say activists

With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.

Events

2 w. ago McEntee calls for Iran to lift communications blackout and cease violent crackdown on protests

The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO said the death toll from the protests now stands at 192.

Politics

2 w. ago Ministers voice concern at US behaviour after Trump withdraws from international agencies

Minister Helen McEntee says Ireland must call out US’s ‘challenging behaviour’

Politics

2 w. ago Protests after Ice officer shoots woman dead in immigration crackdown

The mayor of Minneapolis described the killing as ‘reckless’.

Events

3 w. ago Global reaction to US operation in Venezuela focused on ramifications for international law

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, has called for respect of international law principles.

Society