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September 14, 2026 1:01 AM

Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won’t talk about Scotland ‘yet’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his support for Northern Ireland breaking from the United Kingdom to unify with the Republic of Ireland, but said he would not talk about Scotland becoming independent "yet". Trump surprised officials in Dublin and annoyed pro-British politicians in Northern Ireland and London by enthusiastically backing Irish unity during a visit to Dublin on Saturday, saying he would "love" to see it happen sooner rather than later. "You have Northern Ireland ...

August 15, 2026 11:07 AM

Nepal, Maldives, Latvia, Australia, Ireland extend Independence Day greetings to India

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the country's deep-rooted ties and growing partnerships with the international community. The Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, in a statement attributed to Balen Shah, extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India and the people of India on the occasion. ...

June 29, 2026 10:22 AM

‘Disbelief’ in India camp after Ireland debacle

A sense of "disbelief" hangs over the India camp after the double 20-overs world champions suffered a 2-0 series whitewash against Ireland with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate blaming the debacle on their failure to adapt to conditions in Belfast. Few gave Ireland a chance in the two-match series, but Lorcan Tucker's side humbled India twice in three days, spoiling Shreyas Iyer's debut series as India's 20-overs captain. "There's a little bit of disbelief," ten Doeschate told reporters afte...

June 29, 2026 10:14 AM

Ireland stun India 2-0 in T20 series with thrilling one-run win

Ireland beat 20-over world champions India 2-0 in their two-match T20 bilateral series, as they secured a thrilling one-run win over the white-ball heavyweights on Sunday. Ireland's Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard dismantled the Indian batting line-up with three-wicket hauls as the visitors could only manage 153-9 after Ireland, put in to bat, posted 154-8 on a rain-disrupted afternoon in Belfast. The hosts, who earned their first-ever victory over India on Friday, handed the visitors their first...

April 15, 2026 9:56 PM

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

Finance ministers from almost a dozen countries led by Britain called on the U.S., Israel and Iran to implement their ceasefire in full on Wednesday and said the conflict would weigh on the global economy and markets even if it was resolved soon. A joint statement, signed by the finance ministers from Australia, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Ireland, Poland and New Zealand as well as Britain, was agreed a day after the International Monetary Fund cut its global economi...

December 7, 2025 12:58 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia attends Hornbill Festival; Switzerland, Ireland & UK join as partner countries for 2025 edition

Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia participated in the globally acclaimed Hornbill Festival on Saturday, marking a vibrant celebration of Nagaland’s tribal heritage, cultural diversity and artistic traditions. The visit formed part of his three-day tour to the state. Speaking at the Kisama Heritage Village, the Minister highlighted the growing global footprint of the festival, noting that Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom have joined as official part...

October 12, 2025 9:14 AM

Last-gasp Neves winner keeps Portugal on track for World Cup

Portugal's Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Ireland that preserved their 100% record in World Cup qualifying Group F and consolidated top spot on Saturday. Portugal moved to nine points at the halfway stage of the campaign with a five-point lead over second-placed Hungary, who they host on Tuesday when they could secure qualification. Neves headed home a minute into added time at the Estadio Jose Alvalade for his first international goal in 60 appearances. It w...

September 1, 2025 10:12 PM

Ireland Ends Controversial Israeli Bond Approvals as Luxembourg Takes Over

The Central Bank of Ireland has confirmed it will no longer approve the sale of Israeli government bonds after mounting political pressure over the country's military campaign in Gaza. The bank's authorization expired on Monday, with Luxembourg now taking over as the European Union's competent authority for marketing Israeli debt securities.The move comes after sustained criticism from politicians and activists who labeled the securities "war bonds" due to their connection to funding Israel's mi...

July 11, 2025 10:03 AM

Curtis Campher becomes first male cricketer to take five wickets in five balls

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher made history by becoming the first male player in professional cricket to claim five wickets in five balls, achieving the feat on Thursday. He did so while playing for Munster Reds during their Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy clash against the North-West Warriors in Dublin, with Munster ultimately winning the match by 100 runs. Campher began his spell by bowling Jared Wilson and trapping Graham Hume lbw to end the 12th over, then returned in the 14th to complete ...

June 24, 2025 5:08 PM

Union Minister pays tribute to Kanishka bombing victims in Ireland on 40th anniversary

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, paid homage to the victims of the Air India Flight 182 tragedy at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland, on Monday. The commemoration marked the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Air India Kanishka flight, which claimed 329 lives on June 23, 1985. Minister Puri signed the Visitors Book at the memorial and led a high-level delegation comprising senior legislators from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Utta...