Yvonne Murray

in New York

China leads in 90% of advanced technologies, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Is it too late for the US to catch up with China on tech?

China has outstripped the United States as a global leader in cutting edge science and technology research, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

US • 24 May

Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan

Superpowers eye own interests in India-Pakistan conflict

In recent years, India has grown closer to the United States and Pakistan to China, putting the two traditional south Asian foes at the heart of global superpower competition, writes Yvonne Murray.

Analysis and Comment • 10 May

Asked by RTÉ News if this was the most worried the Secretary General had been since his tenure began in 2017, his spokesperson replied 'clearly'

Guterres 'very worried' about UN budget crisis, job cuts

UN Secretary General António Guterres is "very worried" about the ability of the United Nations and its agencies to carry out their core functions in the face of a budget crisis and extensive job losses, according to his spokesperson.

World • 02 May

Mike Waltz was appointed as US ambassador to the United Nations

What does the appointment of Mike Waltz mean for the UN?

For weeks, UN officials have been on tenterhooks waiting to see who US President Donald Trump would appoint as his ambassador to the United Nations, writes Yvonne Murray.

Analysis and Comment • 02 May

China dominates global rare earths processing

Can China hold the world to ransom over rare earths?

Rare earths are critical for the production of smartphones, satellites, robots and even fighter jets. China processes nearly all of them, causing much handwringing in Washington and Brussels over fears that China has the power to hold the world to ransom. But will it use it?

Analysis and Comment • 26 Apr

Cargo ships load and unload goods at a canal steel terminal in Huai 'an, Jiangsu province, China (file pic)

Is Trump already living in China's world?

As the smoke cleared from President Trump's tariff-induced global economic explosion, one clear target emerged - China.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr

Msgr James Kelly from Adare, Co Limerick, moved to New York in 1960

'We are a primary target,' says Irish lawyer priest in US

Monsignor James Kelly from Co Limerick has been helping immigrants become US citizens for 65 years. But as President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration, he believes services like his could be a target.

US • 06 Apr

Peacekeepers have faced growing hostility, often driven by false information

How 'toxic' rumours and false claims put UN troops at risk

As geopolitical tensions grow, tackling disinformation is becoming as critical as the peacekeeping missions themselves, according to officials from the United Nations who spoke to RTÉ.

Clarity • 06 Apr

FBI Director Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe

Can Trump's team ride out 'Signalgate'?

The revelation that President Trump's national security team had inadvertently added a journalist to a sensitive chat on the Signal messaging app about missile strikes on Yemen was the biggest test for Donald Trump's second term so far. Will it blow over?

Analysis and Comment • 29 Mar

Donald Trump said Ireland and the US will always have a 'special friendship' after he was presented with shamrock by Micheál Martin

Martin presents shamrock as Trump highlights friendship

In a packed ballroom on the first floor of the White House last night, Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented US President Donald Trump with live shamrock in an Irish-crafted crystal bowl.

US • 13 Mar