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A Russian army convoy travels through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade

Russia's economy: bruised by sanctions, fuelled by war

The Kremlin is gearing up to display its military power at this week's Victory Day parade, a ceremony now mirroring the state of Russia's economy: fully driven by the war in Ukraine.

Business • 05 May

Displaced Palestinians, including children, crowd to receive hot meals distributed by charities in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza

'We have nothing to give them,' says aid worker in Gaza

Aid organisations operating in Gaza have warned that humanitarian efforts are on the verge of collapse, following two months of a total aid blockade by Israel.

Middle East • 03 May

The region was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 18th century, with one of Russia's most important naval bases soon established in Sevastopol

Why is Crimea a central issue in Ukraine-Russia talks?

The United States has once again warned it may withdraw from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the US needed "concrete proposals" from both sides.

Analysis and Comment • 01 May

The attack took place the town of Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday

India-Pakistan relations 'very tense' - DCU professor

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed region of Kashmir has sparked a new crisis between the nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Apr

Polish mother Olga Galecka with her eight-month-old son Sylwester

Mother's Day: Maternity benefits and childcare in the EU

While Ireland's maternity leave compares well to other EU countries, Irish fathers are still far behind in terms of entitlements.

World • 30 Mar

Conor McGregor met US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Photo via @WhiteHouse)

McGregor comments don't reflect Irish views - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said remarks by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor at the White House, in which he was highly critical of Ireland's immigration policies, are not the views of the people of Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Mar

A Ukraininan position is manned during ongoing cross-border operations in the Kursk region

Pro-Kremlin media outlets oppose ceasefire in Ukraine

Initial reactions to a 30-day ceasefire from Kremlin-controlled media outlets suggest that agreeing to an immediate truce with Ukraine under the current circumstances runs counter to Russia's strategic interests.

Ukraine • 13 Mar

Many commentators have said this weekend that the White House clash played into the hands of Vladimir Putin

Russia celebrates Oval Office clash with Zelensky

The remarkable - and utterly unprecedented - drama at the White House on Friday was greeted with undisguised glee by Russia's political establishment and state-controlled media.

World • 02 Mar

The US delegation and President Trump have been praised on Russian state media programmes

Russian state media celebrates 'historic' shift with US

Ever since last week's phone call between the US and Russian presidents signalled a dramatic shift in American policy on Ukraine, pro-Kremlin media outlets have barely been able to contain their glee.

World • 20 Feb

Roman Oleksiv hugging Pope Francis in the Vatican earlier this month

22 months of suffering for Ukrainian children

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been killed, injured or placed in "re-education" camps and institutions since the full-scale Russian invasion of the country in February 2022.

Ukraine • 30 Dec 23