4 h. ago Celebrations in Damascus after Donald Trump’s sudden announcement of end to sanctions on Syria

Economic embargoes to be lifted as country struggles to rebuild after 13 years of war

Politics

8 h. ago Trump meets Syrian president in Saudi Arabia after surprise move to lift sanctions on Syria

US president urges Ahmed al-Sharaa to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel

Politics

9 h. ago Trump requests deportation of 'Palestinian terrorists' as he meets with Syrian leader

The US President is expected to arrive in Qatar at noon today.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump to meet heads of Arab states today amid controversy over luxury aircraft gift from Qatar

Trump’s upcoming trip to Qatar has been muddled by controversy following news that he plans on accepting a $400 million luxury plane as a gift from the country.

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24 h. ago Trump says US to lifts Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal

The surprise announcement about sanctions on Syria would be a huge boost for a country that has been shattered by more than a decade of civil war. Rebels led by current President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled President Bashar al-Assad last December.

Economics

31 h. ago Economic deals in focus as Trump begins Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia

Israel set to be bypassed as US president visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates

Economics

34 h. ago Trump lands in Saudi Arabia on first overseas trip for business deals and diplomacy

The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump hails ' great progress' after first meeting between US and Chinese officials on tariffs

Trump last month raised US tariffs on China to a combined 145%.

Politics

7 d. ago Carney and Trump remain apart on tariffs and 51 state after White House meeting

The meeting between the two leaders showcased the full spectrum of Mr Trump’s unique mix of aggression, hospitality and stubbornness.

Politics

7 d. ago Jon Rudd to Step Down After 8 Years at Swim Ireland, Heading to Saudi Arabia

Jon Rudd to Step Down After 8 Years at Swim Ireland, Heading to Saudi Arabia  Swimming World

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8 d. ago Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

The majority of messages Taoiseach Micheál Martin received received from the public about his White House meeting with US president Donald Trump were positive

Politics

1 week ago Russian attack on Kharkiv wounds 47 as Zelenskyy says Trump's views have evolved since Vatican meeting

The attacks came hours after Russian strikes on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded more than 20 people.

Politics

2 w. ago Zelenskiy says Vatican meeting with Trump could prove historic

Zelenskiy says Vatican meeting with Trump could prove historic

Politics

2 w. ago Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome

The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.

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2 w. ago Russia says all Ukrainian troops have left Kursk region as Zelensky meets Trump

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Vatican City on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral.

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2 w. ago Trump and Zelenskyy hold 'productive' meeting in St Peter's Basilica, with second meeting due later

White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting “a very productive discussion”.

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3 w. ago Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Iran ‘outliers’ in requiring religious certs to teach in most primary schools

Delegates at INTO annual congress highlight ‘mismatch’ between modern society and education system

Politics

3 w. ago Ireland's plans to become the 'Saudi Arabia of offshore wind' were dealt a major blow last week

Ambitious plans to meet the country’s electricity needs are at a tipping point.

Politics

3 w. ago JD Vance gets brief Easter audience with Pope Francis in Vatican

Meeting with US vice-president comes after pontiff recently criticised Trump administration’s immigration policies

Events

3 w. ago Zelenskyy says Trump's envoy 'spreading Russian narratives' as officials meet in Paris

Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg last Friday.

Politics