As Biden’s poll numbers fall, Republicans set to sharpen attacks ahead of elections
President facing criticism over inflation, son’s business dealings and immigration
Proposed neutrality Bill would likely curtail Irish efforts on international peace, Coveney says
Bill proposed by People Before Profit seeks to insert military neutrality into Constitution
Biden view that Putin ‘cannot remain in power’ not meant to back regime change – White House
Russian leader ‘a dictator bent on rebuilding an empire’ says Biden in Polish speech
War in Ukraine: Cars exit Mariupol in first successful humanitarian corridor
No progress announced from Monday’s talks between Russia and Ukraine
Biden warns Putin that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would bring ‘swift’ response
US orders embassy staff to leave Kyiv as Russia masses troops along Ukraine border
France sees diplomatic path out of Russia crisis as Ukraine seeks ‘concrete steps’
Macron says Putin pledged not to escalate tension but Kremlin denies deal on military moves
US to send 2,700 troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine standoff with Russia
Pentagon insists deployment is only temporary move to ease fears of Nato allies
Ukraine says no Russian attack imminent as military build-up continues
Diplomacy struggles for traction amid Russian war games and western arms deliveries to Kyiv
Hundreds of boys used as ‘human shields’ in Islamic State prison siege
Multiple deaths reported among child prisoners ‘deeply distressing’ – Save the Children
Somalia conflict escalates: ‘We know al-Shabaab will take advantage’
Guriel residents terrified as al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters just 70km from city
Escape from Kabul: ‘We were about to leave for the airport when we heard the explosion’
The Nasiri family, now living in Ballaghaderreen, were targeted by the Taliban
Isis-K insurgency jeopardises Taliban’s grip on Afghanistan
Terror group inspired by Islamic State seeking to establish caliphate across region
Colin Powell obituary: Respected military leader criticised for role in Iraq War
General who became first black US secretary of state made faulty claims about Hussein’s weapons
US has agreed to give Afghanistan humanitarian aid, claims Taliban
Statement follows first direct talks between former foes since US withdrawal in August
Pentagon says drone strike in Afghanistan was a ‘tragic mistake’
Attack during chaotic withdrawal in August killed 10 civilians, including seven children
US commemorates 20th 9/11 anniversary as Biden visits three attack sites
‘Children have grown up without parents and parents have suffered without children’
US diplomat defends Afghanistan exit at 9/11 Phoenix Park event
September 11th attacks remembered 20 years on at US ambassador’s residence
Taliban celebrate victory after last US troops leave Afghanistan
Celebratory gunfire heard across Kabul as coffins paraded draped in US and Nato flags
Q&A: What happens now that US troops have left Afghanistan?
Tens of thousands of at-risk Afghans left behind after evacuations
Afghanistan: Biden warns another attack likely as US troops withdraw from Kabul
Attack likely in next 24 to 36 hours as situation on ground remains ‘extremely dangerous’
Explainer: who are Isis-K, blamed for the Kabul airport attack?
There had been fears the group would strike Taliban fighters, US troops and Afghans and foreigners
Army Ranger Wing team arrives home to Ireland after Kabul mission
Twenty-six Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan with help of secretive unit
Government says 75 Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan
Evacuation mission ended minutes after two suicide bombs killed and injured dozens outside Kabul airport gates
US secretary of state says effort to help people leave Afghanistan will continue after August 31st
US to prioritise removing troops from Afghanistan in days before evacuation deadline
Extension of Kabul evacuation in doubt after Taliban warning
US says it ‘understands view’ of militant group that all its troops must leave by end of August
Merkel and Putin clash over Navalny jailing at Moscow meeting
German chancellor calls for release of Russian opposition leader a year after poisoning
Biden admits Taliban seizure of Kabul unexpectedly rapid - but blames deposed Afghan government
Irish and EU efforts to focus on extraction of their citizens as chaos reigns at airport
Taliban seize more Afghan cities as fears grow for fate of Kabul
US and UK ‘risk Saigon moment’ as troops sent to evacuate Afghan embassies
Taliban extends rout of provincial capitals as Afghanistan replaces army chief
Militant group seizes control of country’s third biggest city and claims to have captured Kandahar
Afghanistan after the US: the growing threat of a Taliban takeover
Succession of defeats on the battlefield leaves Afghan government fightings for its survival
Biden agrees to terminate US combat mission in Iraq by year-end
US looks forward to ‘full and fair’ polls in Iraq in October and continuing strategic dialogue
The Irish Times view on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan: the Taliban’s opportunity
The US military’s departure leaves the battered country precariously teetering on the edge of a Taliban takeover
US poised to speed up visa process for Afghan citizens due to safety fears
House votes on Bill to assist people who helped US troops as Taliban influence grows
Biden unveils $1.8tn plan for family support as he marks 100 days in office
American Families Plan proposes extra state support for childcare and education
Biden to set out to Congress key achievements of his first 100 days in office
President also expected to outline second part of his infrastructure plan, and to address foreign policy issues
Blinken flies to Kabul in show of support after troop withdrawal announced
US secretary of state tells Afghan president that partnership is ‘changing but enduring’
Biden announces plan to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 11th
US president says it is time to end ‘America’s longest war’ as he confirms move
Biden to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11th
Nato allies to be briefed on pull-out at meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, officials say
North Korea fires more rockets in latest challenge to Biden
Missiles reached altitude of 60km before crashing into the sea outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone
America’s new decision makers: Who’s who in the Biden cabinet
Experience the common denominator among new officials set to drive US policy
Joe Biden’s in tray: President faces daunting agenda after Trump era
Coronavirus and its economic impact biggest issues immediately facing new US president
Trump continues to claim he won election at campaign rally in Georgia
Republicans concerned attacks on election system will discourage voting in Senate run-off
Long-awaited Afghan peace talks with Taliban begin
The negotiations will tackle issues such as permanent ceasefire, and the rights of women and minorities
The Chicks: ‘We were accepted because we made them a lot of money, but they didn’t like us’
The Chicks — they dropped the “Dixie” last month — are back with an album after 14 years, the band at peace with an industry that’s never made nice
World View: We are failing to stop atrocities
Powers of ICC and UN Security Council must be bolstered to enable action with real teeth
Joe Biden says Trump has ‘waved the white flag’ in coronavirus battle
Democrat presidential nominee takes aggressive aim at Trump’s fitness for office
Trump denies knowledge of ‘Russian bounties on US troops’ as criticism mounts
Russian unit offered cash to Taliban for attacks on coalition troops in Afghanistan
Trump credits ‘unclimbable’ border wall for drop in illegal immigration
President defends additional curbs on work visas on visit to US-Mexico border wall
US House votes to limit Trump’s powers to attack Iran
US Wrap: Vote comes as president claims Iranians were planning to blow up embassy
Trump pulls back from war with Iran but instability to continue
US president’s actions have made Iran’s place in the world more volatile and unstable
Iran launches missiles at US military bases in Iraq
Trump to address nation as Tehran says act ‘concluded’ response to Suleimani killing
Putin visits Assad in Syria in wake of Suleimani killing
Gen Qassem Suleimani led Iranian forces supporting Syrian president during civil war
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