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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

"India believes in peace and harmony but will respond firmly to cross-border attacks": Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi [India],May 25 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who will lead the all-party delegation to Europe on Sunday emphasised that India believes in peace and harmony, but will take strong action against terrorism.

Prasad highlighted that the security of every Indian citizen is the government's top priority. He added that terrorism is a global issue, with Pakistan being a major hub of terrorist activities.

"Should be global accountability, alliance against terrorism", says all party delegation member Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who is a part of a multi-party delegation to European countries, on Sunday called for global accountability and a global alliance against terrorism while highlighting Pakistan's involvement in terror activities.

Speaking with ANI, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, 'There should be a zero tolerance against terrorism and there should also be global ac

India overtakes Japan to become 4th largest economy at USD 4 trillion: NITI Aayog CEO

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam said that India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, citing data by the International Monetary Fund.

Addressing a press conference of the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat 2047', Subrahmanyam stated that India's economy has reached the USD 4 trillion ma

Trump's 50 pct tariff threat on EU goods draws rebuke

BRUSSELS, May 25 (Xinhua) -- EU officials and member-state representatives expressed their discontent with U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to slap a 50 percent tariff on European goods, warning that coercive tactics would jeopardize transatlantic trade talks.

Trump accused the EU on Friday of "taking advantage of the United States on trade" and being "very difficult to deal with" on his social platform Truth

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Aid entering Gaza accounts for less than 1 pct of population's needs: Hamas

The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said Saturday that the humanitarian aid that has entered the Gaza Strip accounts for less than 1 percent of the Gaza population's basic needs.

"During the 84 days of the blockade and complete closure, at least 46,200 trucks loaded with aid and fuel were supposed to enter the Gaza Strip to m

German defense minister teases possible conscription in 2026

Boris Pistorius has indicated that military draft could become mandatory if not enough Germans volunteer to confront Russia

Germany may be forced to revive compulsory conscription as early as next year if not enough people join the army voluntarily to meet Berlin's NATO obligations amid growing tensi

Rutte Faces First Big NATO Test As Trump Pressure Looms

Preparations are under way for what could be the most delicate NATO summit in years and Mark Ruttes first real test as Secretary-General.

Fittingly for the longest-serving Dutch prime minister in history, it will take place in familiar surroundings his hometown, The Hague, in late June.

According to NATO officials in contact with RFE/RL, Rutte will need all his diplomatic skills to ensure it is a successful

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