Jackie Fox

Jackie Fox

Washington Correspondent

Millions of people in Afghanistan this December are at risk of famine

Afghans taking extraordinary measures to survive

Millions in Afghanistan this December are at risk of famine and are taking extraordinary and devastating measures to survive.

World • 29 Dec 22

Members of the police patrol the streets during a curfew in the province of Arequipa, Peru

Tourists seek to leave as violent protests grip Peru

Thousands of tourists are scrambling to leave Peru as violent protests grip the country.

World • 17 Dec 22

Minister of State Colm Brophy is expected to announce the change today (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Development programme Irish Aid to get name change

The Irish Government is planning to change Irish Aid's name to be more "respectful" and "reflective" of its work.

Ireland • 13 Dec 22

A mobile phone displaying a Tweet about the hanging by Iranian authorities of Mohsen Shekari

Outrage as Iran carries out execution over protests

Dozens of Iranians in Ireland protested outside Leinster House this morning calling on the Irish Government to stand in solidarity with demonstrators in Iran.

World • 08 Dec 22

Iran is witnessing some of the most significant protests since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini

Morality police move 'distraction technique' - activist

A suggestion by Iran's Attorney General that the so-called morality police has been disbanded is a "distraction technique", according to Iranian activists in Ireland.

Iran • 05 Dec 22

The demonstration was part of a worldwide rally at more than 100 universities today

Demonstration at TCD in solidarity with Iran protesters

Dozens of people demonstrated at Trinity College Dublin this evening in solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Dublin • 30 Nov 22

Approximately seven million children under the age of five acutely are malnourished in the region

Ireland to give €30m aid to Horn of Africa food crisis

Ireland is to provide an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the rapidly deteriorating food crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Ireland • 29 Nov 22

Xi Jinping has moved up the party ranks since the 1970s, cementing his authority and influence

Could Covid protests be the undoing of Xi Jinping?

With protests gathering pace across China, the big question is whether this could be the undoing of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Nov 22

Congress is made up of two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate

US midterm elections: What races to watch out for

As counting is under way following closely fought elections that will determine whether Republicans win control of Congress, Jackie Fox takes a look at the key races and what makes them so important.

US • 09 Nov 22

What makes these elections different is that it is not just the mechanics of elections under scrutiny, but a peaceful transfer of power is in doubt

US midterm elections and the great divide

What makes the US mid-term elections different is that it is not just the mechanics of elections under scrutiny, but a peaceful transfer of power is in doubt.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Nov 22