Tania Reut

An man Afghan walks past a damaged house following earthquakes in the Mazar Dara village of Nurgal, a district of the Kunar Province, in Eastern Afghanistan

Aid workers losing hope in Afghanistan after earthquake

Aid workers in Afghanistan are losing hope that more survivors could be found in the mountainous region devastated by Sunday's earthquake, with rescue efforts still hampered by road conditions.

World • 02 Sep

EU or Russia: Moldova's election to determine its path

More than three decades after gaining independence, Moldova continues to grapple with Moscow's lingering influence.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Aug

A garda car in the foreground with two gardai standing beside a garda cordon in the background

Misuse of scramblers labelled 'obnoxious, intimidating'

An investigation is ongoing into an incident in Tyrellstown on Friday night, which left a four-year-old girl seriously injured after she was struck by a scrambler type e-bike in an apparent hit-and-run.

Ireland • 25 Aug

Remote-only job offers on the rise in Ireland - survey

Amid the growing global trend of employers calling employees back to the office for more in-person workdays, remote-only roles have increased significantly across Ireland, new research from Accenture shows

Business • 20 Aug

Watch: What territorial gains has Russia made in Ukraine?

In more than a decade of its aggression in Ukraine, Russia has occupied roughly one fifth of its neighbour's territory.

Ukraine • 20 Aug

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks at a event in Jerusalem

Can Benjamin Netanyahu weather the Gaza backlash?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City has triggered international condemnation, but the real threat to his survival may come from within Israel, writes Tania Reut.

Middle East • 09 Aug

Ursula von der Leyen was elected to a second term as president with 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in the 720-member chamber

Can Ursula von der Leyen's commission be toppled?

For the first time in more than a decade, the European Commission President and her entire College of Commissioners are facing a vote of confidence.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Jul

Kaja Kallas made the remarks during a debate on an upcoming NATO meeting (file pic)

MEP calls on EU official to apologise over Irish comments

An Irish MEP has asked the EU's most senior foreign affairs official to apologise for suggesting Ireland's policy of neutrality is in part due to Ireland not having a modern-day understanding of "atrocities, mass deportations, suppression of culture and language".

Politics • 19 Jun

Mike Cabrey, a US Army veteran, said he wanted to express his solidarity with Americans back home

US citizens join Dublin rally against military parade

Dozens of people have attended a protest at the US Embassy in Dublin in solidarity with demonstrations against a military parade in Washington.

Dublin • 14 Jun

According to the UN, 90% of Gaza residents have been displaced at least once since the war began in October 2023

Childhood doesn't exist in Gaza - UN aid worker

Last week marked the deadliest in Gaza since the truce collapsed in March. Olga Cherevko, spokesperson for UN OCHA, described the latest wave of bombardment as a "very heavy few days".

Middle East • 19 May