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Trump lashes European Union, imposes 50% tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump re-ignited his trade war on Friday with an extraordinary attack on the European Union which punctured global stock markets, particularly in Europe, and accelerated recent falls in the U.S. dollar.

"Their powerful Trade Barriers, Vat Taxes, ridiculous Corporate Penalties, Non-Monetary Trade Barriers, Monetary Manipulations, unfair and unjustified lawsuits

Social media jobs in Ireland drop 11% since 2022

DUBLIN, Ireland: The number of people employed in social media companies in Ireland has dropped by 11 percent since 2022, according to new government figures that have sparked calls for more substantial support for the digital and technology sectors.

Data from the Department of Enterprise shows that the number of social media firms operating in the country fell from 40 in 2022 to 32 last year. Over the same peri

Farming groups hold protest over Cap proposals in Dublin

DUBLIN, Ireland: Farmers and co-op leaders gathered outside the European Commission offices in Dublin this week, voicing opposition to proposed changes that could reshape how EU agricultural funding is allocated.

Organized by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and the Irish Co-operative Organization Society, the protest was part of a broader European action led by Copa Cogeca—the largest farming union in

Ireland's Ryanair fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is forecasting a rebound in fares this summer as consumer demand recovers from the impact of high interest rates, the airline said.

Chief Financial Officer Neil Sorahan told Reuters that demand remains strong across Europe, with bookings for the summer running around one percent ahead of last year. "We operate in 37 countries, and we're seeing strong summer demand everywhere," Sorahan sa

Ireland's watchdog calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement

DUBLIN, Ireland: A marine safety watchdog has urged the Minister for Transport to consider deploying gardai, naval officers, and harbor masters to enforce maritime safety regulations amid rising concerns over the lack of compliance with personal flotation device (PFD) rules.

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) stated that the persistent disregard for regulations requiring the wearing of Personal Flota

Record number of Ireland's beaches given top award

DUBLIN, Ireland: A record number of Ireland's beaches and marinas have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for the 2025 bathing season, marking a new high in environmental recognition across the country.

An Taisce, the environmental group responsible for the awards, granted Blue Flag status to 89 beaches and 10 marinas, surpassing the previous record of 85 beaches.

Kerry topped the list with 15 Blue Fl

Apple blocks access to video game Fortnite in US, EU, Epic Games says

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Apple has blocked access to the popular video game Fortnite on iPhones in the United States and through Epic Games' own store in the European Union, according to the game's developer.

The move will prevent Fortnite users from accessing the game via Apple's iPhone operating system and App Store globally until the restriction is lifted, Epic Games said.

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Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian forces.

The announcement came from prosecutors in a part of eastern Ukraine that Russia controls.

The man, Oscar Jenkins, was found guilty of being a mercenary and taking part in fighting against Russian troops from March to December 2024.

According to Australian news

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-HETIAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-STAGE 4 (CN)

(250524) -- HETIAN, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows driver Ou Zhibin and co-driver Zhao Kai of China competing during Stage 4 of the 2025 Taklimakan Rally in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

Syria faces fragile reconstruction path despite sanctions relief

DAMASCUS, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration's recent decision to ease longstanding sanctions on Syria has sparked cautious optimism among Syrians and regional observers, with many viewing it as a potential turning point in the country's arduous path toward recovery after more than a decade of conflict.

On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license authorizing financial transactions wi

Microsoft-ICC blockade exposes strategic risks, hastens Europe's tech autonomy drive

The path to full digital autonomy is proving to be not only longer, but far more urgent than many European policymakers had anticipated.

by Billion Temesghen

BRUSSELS, May 24 (Xinhua) -- When Microsoft blocked International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from accessing his official email account this week over the court's investigation into Israel, it was seen by many Euro

Putin slams barbaric treatment of Russian culture

The presidents remarks have come amid an unprecedented purge of anything linked to Russia in Ukraine

Russian culture is facing tremendous pressure abroad amid unprecedented attacks on anything linked to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said in a meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill. The president thanked the patriarch for his role in preserving the Ru

Putin slams 'barbaric treatment' of Russian culture

The president's remarks have come amid an unprecedented purge of anything linked to Russia in Ukraine

Russian culture is facing tremendous pressure abroad amid unprecedented attacks on anything linked to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said in a meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patria

Russia ranks among top five global arms exporters Putin

The president has called for an expansion of the range of services in the industry

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the country's formidable position among global arms exporters. He emphasized that being ranked among the world's top five sellers highlights the quality of Russian-made weapons.

"Russia continues to remain among the top five leaders in the global arms market and ma

Russia ranks among top five global arms exporters - Putin

The president has called for an expansion of the range of services in the industry

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the country's formidable position among global arms exporters. He emphasized that being ranked among the world's top five sellers highlights the quality of Russian-made weapons.

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