Politics

Irish army called in to clear fuel price protests

The Irish army has been deployed to disperse farmers and truckers blockading key roads and ports over the government’s refusal to slash fuel taxes

Man accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee deemed incompetent to stand trial

The suspect in the murder of Iryna Zarutska could have charges against him dismissed after a psychiatric evaluation found him unfit to stand trial

Trump’s Iran ceasefire shows the limits of US power in the Middle East

Trump hails an Iran ceasefire as victory, but the truce points to a harsher reality: Tehran endured, US pressure stalled, and the region is shifting

US-Iran ceasefire: Why Trump’s truce with Tehran may not lead to peace

The US-Iran ceasefire offers a brief pause, not peace. Here’s why Iran’s 10-point plan and Pakistan-led talks may still leave the conflict unresolved

Israeli strikes hit Beirut in an apparent violation of the US-Iran ceasefire

RT’s Steve Sweeney has reported intensified Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire

Trump escalates NATO criticism on heels of Rutte visit and Iran war fallout

Following a tense White House meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, President Trump sharply criticizes European allies for their response during the Iran war and signals the US may leave the military bloc