EU’s tricky discussion about talks with Vladimir Putin
Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni say it’s time to engage directly with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine, but who should lead negotiations?
Outcome of Uganda’s election seems certain, but what happens next will be revealing
Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seems likely to extend his rule in a country that has become a key strategic ally of the West
China’s rising industrial strength leaves EU fretting about its manufacturing future
As Chinese exports to Europe surge and European exports to China shrink, countries like Germany that once gained most from the trade relationship are now at risk
Lawyers for ex-newspaper owner Jimmy Lai request lighter sentence from Hong Kong court
Pro-democracy campaigner was convicted last month under the National Security Law imposed by Beijing
Any US intervention in Iran ‘would be risky and costly, with no obvious benefit’
Leadership of the Islamic Republic is under unprecedented pressure following massive protests
Denis Staunton: What next after a Trump strike that shook the world?
As Europe plays balancing act on Greenland and Ukraine, US president continues to cause panic and doubt
EU should ‘get competitive’ instead of complaining about China, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says European Union should take steps to make its own economy more competitive
Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal, Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm
Simon Harris said the government’s position stands: ‘We will vote against the agreement’
American airlines file complaint to US transport officials over Dublin Airport passenger cap
Ryanair warns Irish airlines could face retaliatory action as US airlines argue Dublin cap is ‘discriminatory and anticompetitive’
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy is right to be sceptical over security guarantees
President is not sure if pledge from partner countries means they would protect Ukraine if Russia attacks again
China wants to import more Irish food and a stake in Irish wind energy, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin says during visit to China that premier Li Qiang wants a more open trading environment
China charms South Korea, pressures Japan in contrasting foreign policy stances
Beijing uses economic rewards and punishments to discourage what it sees as foreign interference over Taiwan
Irish colleges teaching Chinese students is not a security risk, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says programmes run in China by Irish colleges are good for students and institutions in both countries
The EU doesn’t look ready to stop Donald Trump taking over Greenland
Annexing the territory is now US policy, says White House deputy chief of staff
Xi Jinping says Irish novel The Gadfly sustained him during traumatic teenage years
Chinese president and Micheál Martin discover shared interest in revolutionary novel by Ethel Voynich