Trump brands Biden 'enemy of the state' at rally Donald Trump branded Joe Biden an "enemy of the state" yesterday as he hit back at the US president's assertion that the Republican and his … World • 04 Sep
Biden announces student loan cancellation for millions US President Joe Biden will forgive student loan debt for many borrowers and will extend a pause on student loan repayments until the end of … World • 24 Aug
US raises concerns with Saudi Arabia over sentencing The United States has raised "significant concerns" with Saudi Arabia over a 34-year prison sentence imposed on women's rights activist Salma al-Shehab, the US State … World • 22 Aug
First baby formula shipment arrives in US from Europe A military cargo plane carrying the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to address a critical shortage in the United States landed in Indianapolis … World • 22 May
US bans more than 600 connected to Kinahan gang The United States has banned more than 600 individuals with connections to the Kinahan organised crime group from entering the country. Crime • 16 May
Access to safe abortions saves lives, says WHO chief The head of the World Health Organization has said that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme … World • 04 May
Russia plans to deploy new nuclear missile 'by autumn' Russia said it plans to deploy its newly tested Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of mounting nuclear strikes against the United States, by autumn. World • 23 Apr
EU, US to resume trade of oysters, cockles and mussels The European Union and the United States have agreed to resume trade in mussels, clams and oysters from the end of February, after they were … Business • 04 Feb
WTO permits China to put duties on $645m of US goods The World Trade Organisation has permitted China to retaliate with duties on $645m worth of US imports per year, in a long-running anti-dumping dispute between … Business • 26 Jan
Around 100 families reunited after US border separation A total of 100 families separated at the Mexico border under a Donald Trump-era "zero tolerance" policy have been reunited, the United States said. World • 24 Dec 21
Chauvin pleads guilty to violating Floyd's rights Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering African-American George Floyd, has pleaded guilty to violating Mr Floyd's civil rights - his first … World • 15 Dec 21
Two workers dead at collapsed Amazon warehouse At least two workers were confirmed dead when an Amazon.com warehouse collapsed near St. Louis after tornadoes and strong storms roared through the area late … United States • 11 Dec 21
US consumer prices see biggest rise in nearly 40 years US consumer prices increased further in November as the cost of goods and services rose broadly amid supply constraints, leading to the largest annual gain … Business • 10 Dec 21
Ireland appoints first Honorary Consul to Delaware Brian McGlinchey, a government affairs professional, will be appointed as Ireland's first Honorary Consul to the US state of Delaware in a ceremony later today. United States • 03 Dec 21
Maxwell defence grills accuser on sex abuse claims The defence in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial today sought to find inconsistencies in the witness testimony of an alleged victim who said she was sexually … World • 01 Dec 21
Three Georgia men found guilty of Ahmaud Arbery murder Three white men have been found guilty of murder for shooting dead a black man in the southern US state of Georgia, after chasing him … World • 24 Nov 21
Elon Musk sells $5 billion in Tesla shares Tesla shares rose in early trading today after filings revealed Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk had sold about $5 billion of the stock over the … Business • 11 Nov 21
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers The United States has announced that it will lift Covid travel bans on air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing … US • 23 Sep 21
Taoiseach Micheál Martin to address UN in New York As part of Ireland's presidency of the United Nations Security Council, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to New York next week for a series of … Ireland • 14 Sep 21
Ex-cop convicted of Floyd murder to reappear in court The former Minneapolis policeman convicted of murdering George Floyd will be back in court today via video-link, along with three other officers involved in the … World • 14 Sep 21
Top health official says US 'failing' on Covid-19 A top public health official in the United States has warned that the country is "failing" on Covid-19, after the country recorded its highest daily … Coronavirus • 08 Aug 21
Charlottesville statues of Confederate generals removed A statue of Confederate General Robert E Lee has been taken down in the US city of Charlottesville, Virginia, nearly four years after white supremacist … World • 10 Jul 21
Biden pressured to act on 'Russian' cyberattacks Top US officials met at the White House on stopping ransomware, as pressure mounted on President Joe Biden to take action against Russia over cyberattacks. World • 07 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
Tropical storm Elsa makes landfall in Cuba Tropical storm Elsa made landfall near Cuba's Bay of Pigs on its south-central coast after causing at least three deaths elsewhere in the Caribbean. World • 05 Jul 21
