Coveney decries 'police brutality' at Jerusalem funeral The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has condemned "disgraceful scenes of police brutality" at the funeral of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in … World • 14 May
UN 'deeply concerned' as unrest continues in Jerusalem Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters today in the latest violence at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, as the United Nations voiced deep concern at … World • 22 Apr
Over 20 hurt in clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem More than 20 Israelis and Palestinians were wounded today in several incidents in and around Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, two days after major violence … World • 17 Apr
US 'deeply concerned' over Jerusalem clashes The United States has said it was "deeply concerned" after more than 150 people were wounded in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police in … World • 16 Apr
Oil rebounds as geopolitical tensions fuel supply fears Oil prices bounced back today, recovering some of the previous day's losses, as growing tension in Eastern Europe and the Middle East fuelled concerns over … Business • 25 Jan
Boohoo in deal to grow Debenhams brand in Middle East British online fashion retailer Boohoo has formed a partnership with Alshaya Group to build on the presence of its Debenhams brand in the Middle East … Business • 14 Jul 21
Fire at Dubai port after loud explosion A fire has broken out on a container ship in Dubai's main port, following an explosion that was heard across the city. World • 07 Jul 21
Ireland, US and Norway press for stay on Syria aid Ireland, the United States and Norway called on the UN Security Council to extend an agreement to keep open a border crossing through which humanitarian … World • 06 Jul 21
US calls on Iran to stop nuclear 'brinksmanship' The United States has warned Iran to stop nuclear "brinksmanship," saying the country's latest efforts to enrich uranium could complicate its return to talks aimed … World • 06 Jul 21
US forces shoot down armed drone over Iraq embassy US forces have shot down an armed drone above their embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said, hours after a rocket attack on a base … World • 06 Jul 21
Israeli nationalists march in East Jerusalem Thousands of Israeli far-right nationalists marched in a flag-waving procession through East Jerusalem today, an event that reignited tensions with Palestinians and posed an early … World • 15 Jun 21
Govt recognises 'de facto' annexing of Palestinian land "The scale, pace and strategic nature" of Israel's settlement action "is de facto annexation", Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, told the Dáil. He said … Ireland • 25 May 21
Fresh clashes in Jerusalem after ceasefire agreed Israel and Hamas both claimed victory today after their forces ended 11 days of fighting, but a clash between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters in … World • 21 May 21
Israel fires on Lebanon, continues strikes on Gaza The Israeli army has launched artillery towards Lebanon - on its northern border - in response to rocket fire from there. World • 17 May 21
Clashes across Israel as Gaza bombardment continues Israel faced a widening conflict ahead of the weekend as deadly violence erupted across the West Bank amid a massive aerial bombardment in Gaza and … World • 14 May 21
More clashes over threat to evict Palestinian families Israeli police and Palestinians have clashed for a second night in annexed east Jerusalem, amid a controversial land rights case over the fate of Palestinian … World • 06 May 21
Oil hits 13-month highs as market re-balances Oil prices soared today to their highest in about 13 months as vaccine rollouts promised to revive demand and producers kept supply reined in. Business • 15 Feb 21
Iran says nuclear scientist killed in attack Iran said one of its most prominent nuclear scientists was assassinated today in an attack on his car outside Tehran that it accused Israel of … World • 27 Nov 20
Largest-ever prisoner swap in Yemen conflict The Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Houthi movement will exchange more than 1,000 prisoners. World • 15 Oct 20
Israel announces second nationwide virus lockdown Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on Friday to contain the spread of the coronavirus after a second-wave surge of new cases, Prime … World • 13 Sep 20
Irish peacekeepers not among 90 Lebanon Covid-19 cases A spokesperson for the Irish Defence Forces has said all Irish troops in Lebanon are "safe and well" after 90 UN peacekeepers in the area … World • 13 Sep 20
Bahrain follows UAE in normalising ties with Israel Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to normalise relations with Israel, a move forged partly through shared fears of Iran but one … World • 12 Sep 20
Bahrain to join UAE in striking deal with Israel Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalise relations with Israel, a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the … World • 11 Sep 20
Death sentences scrapped, 8 jailed in Khashoggi case A Saudi court has overturned five death sentences over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in a final ruling that jailed eight defendants to between seven and … World • 07 Sep 20
Hopes of miracle fade in search for Beirut survivor Rescue teams kept up their search for survivors in Beirut, even as hopes raised by sensor readings of a pulse beneath the rubble of last … World • 05 Sep 20
