Yvonne Murray

in New York

US Vice President JD Vance and Taoiseach Micheál Martin shake hands

Martin hoping cordial tone persists during Trump meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be hoping the lighthearted tone set at the vice president's breakfast continues through the day, writes Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray from Washington.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar

President Trump last week followed the tradition of previous administrations, including his own, to declare March 'Irish-American Heritage Month'

Trump's Irish voters and their importance for relations

Last week Donald Trump said Irish-Americans are "great people", who voted for him in "heavy numbers" - Yvonne Murray looks at how this connection is key to relations between Ireland and the US.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Mar

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky thanked the US for the visit and their support following the row with President Donald Trump

What next for Zelensky after disastrous White House row?

From the moment Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stepped out of his motorcade to greet US President Donald Trump at the door of the West Wing, the atmosphere was tense, writes Yvonne Murray

Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Donald Trump today

Trump softens rhetoric ahead of meeting with Zelensky

The last time the Ukrainian leader came to Washington, he received a warm welcome from then president Joe Biden as well as a pledge for billions of dollars in military aid.

US • 28 Feb

European diplomats appeared to be caught off guard by the US decision to submit their own text on Friday evening

UN General Assembly passes rival resolutions on Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of two rival resolutions on Ukraine - one drafted by Ukraine and another by the United States.

World • 24 Feb

New Yorkers rally against President Trump's immigration policies

Fear grips immigrant communities in US amid legal tussles

Immigrant communities are fearful as the Trump administration accuses New York State officials of standing in the way of its immigration crackdown.

US • 14 Feb

China unleashed a range of counter-measures targeting American companies after Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese goods

Could China actually win from Trump's trade war?

Donald Trump's economic aggression and territorial ambitions sent shockwaves through the global order, but Beijing is poised to assume the leadership role vacated by Washington

Analysis and Comment • 10 Feb

Israeli activists deface sign ouside UNRWA field headquarters in East Jerusalem

What happens to UNRWA following Israeli ban?

Laws passed by the Israeli Knesset in October took effect on Thursday, banning UNRWA from Israeli soil and forbidding contact with Israeli officials. The UN Palestinian refugee agency vowed to continue its operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. But how long can it realistically go on?

World • 02 Feb

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said Israel had a 'biblical right' to the West Bank

United Nations braces for Trump headwinds

With an "America - and Israel - first" approach, the incoming US Ambassador could be on a collision course with the UN, not least over her view Israel has a "biblical right" to the West Bank.

World • 26 Jan

Jake Porter, of Orange County, Calif., watches the second inauguration of President Donald Trump at Union Pub on Capitol Hill

MAGA fans: Trump 'bringing God back into this country'

Inside a bar on Washington's Massachusetts Avenue, spirits were high during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

US • 20 Jan