Yvonne Murray

Global Security Reporter

Dark mood at UN as US actions in Venezuela discussed

As the audacious capture by US special forces of the leader of Venezuela gripped the world, the mood at the headquarters of world diplomacy was dark.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jan

Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex,

Yes, the US wants Venezuela's oil but that's not all

On Friday, Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela with an iron fist. Yesterday, fists cuffed together, he shuffled across the tarmac into American federal detention.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Jan

Post-war liberal order is dead but don't just blame Trump

Some say the post-war liberal order died in 2025. But while US President Donald Trump may have accelerated its demise, it was already fragmenting. The big question is: what comes next?

2025 in Review • 30 Dec 25

'Don't go all Irish' - Limerick UN security chief retires

"It's a diplomatic dance" - from brawling delegates to impossible demands, Michael Browne from Limerick City has seen it all in his two decades in security at the UN in New York. Now as he retires, he reflects on some heart-stopping moments and ponders a fast-changing security landscape.

Ireland • 21 Dec 25

Europe scrambles for African business amid global turmoil

European leaders flocked to Angola this week to strike deals and deepen cooperation with their African counterparts, as global tensions mount, writes Yvonne Murray.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Nov 25

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 21: Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin speaks during a summit on the Global Fund on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of the G20 Summit that starts tomorrow. The leaders marked the annual repl

Taoiseach to attend EU-African Union summit in Angola

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has arrived in Angola to take part in the European Union-African Union summit.

Ireland • 24 Nov 25

General view of the plenary on the second day of the G20 Leaders' Summit

G20 summit wraps up with agreement on debt burden

The G20 Summit in Johannesburg has wrapped up with agreement among world leaders to tackle the debt burden on developing countries, strengthen climate-related disaster response and increase financing for the green energy transition.

World • 24 Nov 25

France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg

Ukraine allies to hold Tuesday video call: Macron

The 30 countries in the "coalition of the willing" supporting Kyiv will hold a video call on Tuesday following talks in Geneva on the US plan for Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

World • 24 Nov 25

G20 'huge networking opportunity for Ireland' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the G20 summit in South Africa is a "huge networking opportunity" for Ireland, adding that Ireland is very honoured to be invited as a guest country this year.

World • 23 Nov 25

Members of the UN Security Council raise their hands to vote in favor of a draft resolution to authorise an International Stabilization Force in Gaza

UN adopts US resolution on Gaza peace plan

The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state.

Middle East • 18 Nov 25