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Next Wednesday's inauguration will look and feel very different to any that has gone before it

5 ways in which this inauguration will be different

Last week's events and the ongoing threat to security, coupled with the Covid-19 pandemic mean next Wednesday's inauguration of the 46th president of the United States will look and feel very different to any that has gone before it.

World • 19 Jan 21

Joe Biden puts his face mask on after his latest press conference

Biden says Trump inauguration snub a 'good thing'

US President-elect Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump's announcement that he will not attend the 20 January inauguration, calling it a "good thing".

US • 09 Jan 21

Donald Trump addressed a rally in Valdosta, Georgia

Trump repeats 'rigged' claim at first post-poll rally

Donald Trump has launched into another litany of baseless claims that the US presidential election was stolen from him at his first post-poll rally, telling the crowd he would still end up winning.

World • 06 Dec 20

US President Donald Trump singled out Ireland as a major manufacturer of US drugs

Trump takes aim at US pharma in Ireland

US President Donald Trump has vowed to bring US pharmaceutical manufacturing back to America, making specific reference to Ireland.

US • 04 May 20

The exchange of gunfire took place at the demilitarized zone on the border between North and South Korea

North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border

South Korean officials have said North Korean troops fired multiple gunshots towards the South in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two countries, prompting South Korean forces to fire back.

World • 03 May 20

Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump have agreed to hold off on a potential tariffs war until the end of 2020

Macron and Trump declare truce in digital tax dispute

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had a "great discussion" with US President Donald Trump over a digital tax planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.

Business • 21 Jan 20

US forces (unseen) fire teargas canisters at supporters and members of the Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force

US embassy in Baghdad suspends consular operations

The US Embassy in Baghdad said that all public consular operations were suspended, a day after supporters of Iraq's pro-Iranian force Hashed al-Shaabi stormed its outer perimeter.

World • 01 Jan 20

The inverted yield curve has regularly come before an economic dip in the United States

The omen of the inverted yield curve

The wail of the banshee is an omen of death in Irish folklore and just as frightening in economic terms in the US is the omen of the inverted yield curve.

Business • 24 Aug 19

'An escalated trade war is not in the country's best interest, and both sides will lose,' 600 US companies warn Donald Trump

600 US companies urge Trump to resolve trade dispute

Walmart, Target and more than 600 other companies have urged US President Donald Trump in a letter to resolve the trade dispute with China, saying tariffs hurt American businesses and consumers.

Business • 14 Jun 19

The last bilateral meeting between the US and Ireland took place in Washington in March, during St Patrick's Day celebrations

Bilateral meeting with Trump 'hugely significant'

The bilateral meeting between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Donald Trump at Shannon Airport today, is not a box ticking exercise ahead of a round of golf at Doonbeg, according to the chief executive of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland.

Business • 05 Jun 19

Is President Trump Suffering from Homeland Insecurity?

Over the last week US President Donald Trump has embarked on what many have described as a purge of senior officials in the Department of Homeland Security.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr 19

'Either we build (finish) the wall or we close the border,' Donald Trump said

Trump threatens to close Mexico border

President Donald Trump has threatened to close the southern US border unless Congress agrees to provide $5 billion in taxpayer funds for a border wall with Mexico.

World • 28 Dec 18

Kim Jong-un says denuclearisation could be blocked 'forever'

North Korea condemns US over fresh sanctions

North Korea has condemned the United States over its latest sanctions measures, warning that Washington's approach could block the path to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula "forever".

World • 17 Dec 18

Michael Flynn (L) has helped Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation

Mueller recommends no jail time for Flynn

Special prosecutor Robert Mueller has recommended that US President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn face no jail time due to his "substantial" co-operation with the investigation.

World • 05 Dec 18

Disaster already ranks among the deadliest US wildfires since the turn of the last century

Rain on the way as search continues after US wildfire

The number of people confirmed dead in wildfires in northern California has risen to 76, and the number unaccounted for revised upwards to 1,276.

US • 18 Nov 18

The EU Council president has previously voiced fears that Donald Trump was seeking to tear down the post World War II order

Tusk critical of Trump's stance on 'strong' Europe

President of the European Council Donald Tusk has accused US President Donald Trump of being averse to a "strong and united" Europe, and also warned against the emergence of a "brownshirt" nationalist front in EU elections next year.

World • 10 Nov 18

Jack Ma said Alibaba can no longer meet its promise to create 1 million jobs in the US due to US-China trade tensions

Alibaba says US-China trade war ends US jobs promise

Alibaba chairman Jack Ma said the company can no longer meet its promise to create 1 million jobs in the US due to US-China trade tensions, Chinese news agency Xinhua has reported.

Business • 20 Sep 18

Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said the EU is preparing a list of US imports to hit if the US imposes tariffs on EU cars

EU readies new trade retaliation list

The European Union's trade commissioner said she hopes an EU mission to Washington will ease a transatlantic trade dispute.

News • 19 Jul 18

Donald Trump said he would continue to insist on denuclearisation

'No decision' over summit with N Korean leader - Trump

US President Donald Trump has said it was unclear if his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would still go forward and said he would continue to insist on denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

World • 16 May 18

The prototypes tower over the existing graffiti-covered border fence near hills on the edge of San Diego

Trump to inspect Mexico border wall prototypes

US President Donald Trump is today due to inspect eight prototypes for his proposed border wall with Mexico.

World • 13 Mar 18

Donald Trump's speech touched on immigration, terrorism, the economy and American unity

American Dream to the fore in Trump address

Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan examines Donald Trump's first State of the Union address.

Analysis and Comment • 31 Jan 18

Donald Trump met with his top security advisers before he making his decision

Trump to decide on possible sanctions for Iran

The US President Donald Trump will not make any announcement today on the possible re-imposition of sanctions on Iran that were eased under the 2015 nuclear deal.

US • 11 Jan 18

South Korean people watch Kim Jong-un's speech

Kim says 'nuclear button' always on his desk

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the US that he has a "nuclear button" on his desk ready for use if North Korea is threatened.

North Korea • 01 Jan 18

Mr Zuckerberg's post at Facebook came after Mr Trump accused the social network of bias in a tweet

Facebook's Zuckerberg rejects Trump's bias allegation

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has fired back at US President Donald Trump after he accused the leading social network of being 'always anti-Trump.'

News • 28 Sep 17

Germany's Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel talks with the Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed al-Thani

Qatar crisis: US urges Gulf allies to ease restrictions

The US has urged Saudi Arabia and its regional allies to ease their blockade of Qatar, warning it is harming the regional struggle against extremism.

World • 09 Jun 17