Yvonne Murray

in New York

The 2024 US Election may not be decided until weeks after voting takes place

Knife edge US election could drag on

In a little over two weeks, Americans head to the polls to elect a new president. But the result is likely to be contested amid lawsuits and competing narratives.

US Election 2024 • 20 Oct 24

The UN has called the 'repeated' and 'deliberate' attacks on UNIFIL positions a 'grave violation of international humanitarian law'

UNIFIL troops vow to stay put as violence escalates

There was international condemnation of Israel's attacks on UNIFIL positions which raised serious concerns about the safety of UN troops. As violence escalates, the UN said it was staying put.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Oct 24

Smoke rises from the scene of an Israeli strike in Beirut on Friday

UN struggles for relevance as conflicts spiral

For an organisation that's dedicated to world peace, there's an awful lot of talk of war, writes Yvonne Murray.

World • 29 Sep 24

Volodymyr Zelensky pictured addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York

Zelensky warns Russia planning attacks on nuclear plants

Ukrainian President has called on world leaders to support his peace formula to end Russia's invasion of his country, as he told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia was planning attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power plants.

World • 25 Sep 24

President Higgins said his letter to the new Iranian president was 'quite a formal letter'

President Higgins stands by Israeli embassy comments

President Michael D Higgins has said he does not regret the comments he made yesterday, in which he suggested that the Israeli Embassy had circulated his letter to the newly elected President of Iran.

Middle East • 24 Sep 24

President Michael D Higgins said he wrote to the Iranian president as a new head of state

Higgins accuses Israeli embassy of circulating letter

President Michael D Higgins has alleged that a letter he wrote to the newly-elected president of Iran was circulated by the Israeli Embassy in Dublin.

World • 23 Sep 24

War in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan will dominate UN General Assembly discussions

What to expect at this year's UN General Assembly

World leaders are due to arrive in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly but the mood is sombre as global conflicts have spiralled. Yvonne Murray looks at what is to expected in the week ahead.

World • 22 Sep 24

President Higgins' speech addressed the growing inequality in the world and the failure of the UN to address the issues facing the world

President Higgins addresses UN 'Summit of the Future'

President Michael D Higgins has addressed the United Nations 'Summit of the Future' in New York.

Ireland • 22 Sep 24

There's a push for the Security Council to become more representative adding seats for Asian, African and Latin American countries and for the power of the veto held by the five permanent members to be reduced

UN chief urges leaders to fix global system for future

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said the multilateral system in place since the Second World War isn't working, and he wants world leaders to promise to fix it for future generations.

World • 20 Sep 24

The Rio Grande marks the international boundary between US and Mexico
(Image: Jordan Vonderhaar)

A water war brews between US and Mexico

The US and Mexico share water from their rivers under a long-standing agreement. But Mexico is behind on its deliveries, angering farmers in Texas. Mexico says they don't have enough water to send. Yvonne Murray reports from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez

World • 06 Sep 24