Ireland

Queen raises doubts over sustainability of peace in Northern Ireland

May 04, 2021 01:59

As political and sectarian tensions continue to mount in Northern Ireland, the British monarch has seen fit to intervene with a view to containing the escalating crisis.
Zarif: US removal of sanctions will lead to Iran reversal of JCPOA measures

Mar 07, 2021 14:09

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said if the United States takes practical steps to remove the illegal sanctions it has unilaterally imposed on Tehran, the Islamic Republic will reciprocate the measure by reversing steps it has taken to reduce its commitment under the 2015 nuclear deal with the world powers.
Iran urges EU to drop threats, adopt mutual respect to resolve nuclear standoff

Mar 07, 2021 08:52

President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the Europeans’ inaction toward reviving the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal, saying negotiations based on “mutual respect” and free from “threat and pressure” is the best means of resolving the current standoff.
Irish foreign minister voices concern over rights violations in Bahrain

Feb 25, 2021 04:05

Irish foreign minister voices concern over rights violations in Bahrain
EU lawmaker: EU silent on ongoing Saudi-led 'genocide in Yemen

Feb 11, 2021 16:34

An independent member of the European Parliament (EP) from Ireland says Saudi Arabia and its allies continue their genocide in Yemen without a word of protest from the European Union or the so-called human rights defenders.
Brexit fallout: Trade between UK and Republic of Ireland reduced by half

Feb 02, 2021 03:36

According to the latest figures released by the Irish government, trade flowing along the Republic of Ireland and the UK routes has fallen by 50 percent in comparison to the same period last year.
Unlawful US sanctions dealt blow to multilateralism

Jan 21, 2021 09:31

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again slammed the US for turning its back on its obligations under the 2015 nuclear agreement, saying Washington has profoundly undermined multilateralism by imposing unlawful sanctions on others.
Northern Ireland to let teachers decide GCSE grades after A-level disaster

Aug 17, 2020 09:09

Northern Irish GCSE students will be given grades decided by their teachers after an outcry over the use of an algorithm to award marks for A-level. Peter Weir, the Education Minister for the Northern Ireland executive, announced the move just days before the publication of results on Thursday, but said the change would not cause a delay.
Iran says ready to work with new members of UNSC

Jun 19, 2020 02:56

Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the election of India, Ireland, Mexico, and Norway as the new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
UK, Ireland coronavirus restrictions make US airlines cut flights

Mar 15, 2020 06:05

United Airlines Co said late Saturday it would begin cutting flights to the United Kingdom after Washington expanded travel restrictions to Britain and Ireland, and Southwest Airlines moved toward flight cuts as the coronavirus outbreak sapped demand.