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Zelensky calls for Nuremberg-style trials after Russian ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of committing the “most terrible war crimes” since the Second World War as he called for trials akin to those held after the defeat of the Nazis. The Ukrainian president accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir ...

05 Apr 2022 at 17:55

World

UN Security Council calls emergency meeting as Ukraine expects imminent invasion

The UN Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting at the request of Ukraine, which says there is an immediate threat of a Russian invasion. It came as the Ukrainian government began closing airports in eastern Ukraine until at least ...

24 Feb 2022 at 02:25

Ireland’s UN ambassador urges diplomacy on Ukraine at security council meeting

Ireland’s representative to the United Nations has called for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis instead of allowing “a grim new chapter” of conflict to eventuate. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, ...

22 Feb 2022 at 05:55

World

North Korea testing new ICBMs, US says and warns more coming

The Biden administration says two North Korean missile launches in recent weeks were test firings of a powerful new long-range ICBM, and warned that a full-range test could soon follow. The tests were of a missile reportedly larger ...

10 Mar 2022 at 22:25

Local News

'Serious breach' of Covid rules at Foreign Affairs champagne gathering, report finds

A “serious breach” of Covid-19 social distancing rules occurred at a June 2020 Champagne celebration at the Department of Foreign Affairs, a report has found. It follows weeks of controversy over the gathering of Department staff, ...

01 Feb 2022 at 11:33

World

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine

Chair of the African Union Macky Sall said the continent “does not want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War”, alluding to the pressure mounting on leaders to choose sides over the war in Ukraine. Many African countries ...

20 Sept 2022 at 20:26

World

North Korea fails attempt to launch first spy satellite into space

North Korea’s attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into space failed on Wednesday. It was a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South ...

31 May 2023 at 11:27

Ireland

Tanaiste says ‘Russia cannot have a veto’ on Irish peacekeeping missions

Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Micheal Martin has said Russia cannot hold a veto over Ireland’s participation in peacekeeping missions. Mr Martin said an alteration to Ireland’s ‘triple-lock’ policy, which requires ...

31 May 2023 at 18:17

World

UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at nuclear power plant

The world is fortunate a nuclear accident has not happened in Ukraine, the UN nuclear chief said on Tuesday. Rafael Grossi asked Moscow and Kyiv to commit to preventing any attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power ...

30 May 2023 at 21:51

World

ICC prosecutor ‘investigating alleged new war crimes in Sudan’

The International Criminal Court prosecutor has said he is investigating alleged new war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan’s western Darfur region during the current conflict that has killed and ...

13 Jul 2023 at 20:51

World

Biden wants African Union to be added to G20

US President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s US-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White ...

09 Dec 2022 at 18:46

Ireland

Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines Security Council: Irish minister

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister has said that the veto of permanent members on the UN Security Council, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has undermined the body. Simon Coveney said despite the ...

06 Dec 2022 at 18:59

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