Speeches from top officials mirror one another as US threatens Israel policy shift

Antony Blinken and John Kirby, both speaking separately, have suggested the US may make changes in its policy towards Israel over the continued Gaza offensive.

100 days of the Government

Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy, reviews the beginning of Micheál Martin‘s second term as Taoiseach. Video: Dan Dennison


US and Ukraine sign minerals deal

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the deal on X, saying it “signals the Trump Administration’s commitment to a free, sovereign, prosperous Ukraine."