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Many in countries of the world should hang their heads in shame and disgrace for their doublespeak and action regarding the war against Gaza and it occupants.
For war against Gaza it surely was - the horrific images of the utter destruction wreaked by the Israeli military, the targetting of civilians and media staff, the denial of aid, the forced displacement of an entire people and much, much more is testimonial to the genocide that took place.
Now that a preliminary ceasefire is in place, let us not forget two things amidst the unecessary losses of life, the disabling injuries of so many and the loss of homes of almost an entire population, and the uncertainties of the future for the region.
Why did this savage chain of events explode across Gaza after the Hamas attack on Israel? To fully understand requires a detailed and impartial study of the long term history of the region - looking decades before the creation of the modern-day state of Israel.
There are those who must now be held fully accountable for acknowledged and independently verified breaches of international law and this must be pursued.
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DUBLIN, Ireland: Finance Ireland has secured more than 700 million euros in funding to ramp up lending for cars and commercial property, marking a strategic pivot as it steps away from the residential mortgage market.
The Dublin-based lender said it raised 359 million euros through a securitisation deal backed by car loans and a further 348 million euros from a commercial mort
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Apple appears to have dodged a major regulatory setback in Europe, following recent changes to how users select web browsers on iPhones.
The tech giant is expected to avoid both a fine and a formal EU order under the bloc's sweeping new digital competition rules, sources familiar with the matter said.
DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland will double its community funding for local projects in Lebanon, Tanaiste Simon Harris announced this week during a visit to Irish troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Harris is on a two-day trip to Lebanon for political meetings and to visit the 125th Infantry Battalion, part of the Irish-Polish UN peacekeeping mis
DUBLIN, Ireland: A new survey from the Central Statistics Office reveals that most 25-year-olds in Ireland are still living at home, primarily due to financial reasons, and are facing challenges related to housing, income inequality, and mental health.
According to the CSO's Growing Up in Ireland survey, 69.9 percent of 25-year-olds reported living in the family home. Of those, 62.4 percent reported staying prim
DUBLIN, Ireland: McDonald's expansion drive in Ireland has hit a roadblock as two proposed drive-thru restaurants face appeals from individual objectors, delaying development in Westmeath and Waterford.
The fast food chain had secured planning permission last month for new outlets at Lakepoint Retail and Business Park in Mullingar and Waterford Retail Park in Butlerstown. Both
Saint John's [Antigua], March 31 (ANI): As the West Indies Senior Men's team prepares for a new chapter, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced leadership transitions across formats ahead of a crucial home season. The upcoming home series will mark the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle with Test matches against Australia, while the tour to England and Ireland will see a new T20 captain settle into the rol
Starting from April 2, 2025, citizens of all EU countries, including Bulgaria, will be required to obtain an electronic transit and short-term residence permit to travel to the United Kingdom, even though they currently do not need a visa for short stays. This electronic travel authorization (ETA) must be obtained in advance for trips up to six months for tourism, business, or private visits.
Balochistan [Pakistan], March 31 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has escalated its global initiative to shed light on the ongoing repression in Balochistan, attracting attention from international political leaders and human rights groups.
The campaign, led by the BNM's Foreign Department, has reached out to officials and lawmakers in Ireland and the European Parliament, expressing concerns about human
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaideep Mazumdar, inaugurated the revamped digitization project of MEA Archives by the Archives and Records Management Division of MEA on Friday.
The project to update the digitized records into the modern format and make them searchable was completed in four months. MEA stated that the advancements showcase the ministry's co
London [UK], March 27 (ANI): The Foreign Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) has initiated an urgent global appeal, urging parliamentarians and political figures from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the United States to take action against the unlawful imprisonment of Baloch human rights advocates and activists.
The organisation has contacted over 30 Members of Parl
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland on the occasion of his country's National Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister
ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2025 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Micheal Martin, on the occasion of his election as Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Mini
SHARJAH, 4th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has signed a partnership agreement with the Irish Development Agency during the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the SRTI Park, and Hussein Al Mahmoudi, the Park's CEO, along with Marina Donohoe, Head of Research an
France thrashed Scotland 38-15 in their women's Six Nations match on Saturday, with fullback Morgane Bourgeois alone scoring 20 points.
Morgane Bourgeois scored 20 points in an outstanding performance asFranceoutclassedScotlandin a 38-15 victory in their women'sSix Nationsmatch on Saturday.
The 22-year-old fullback contributed 15 points with the boot and scored one of the hosts four tries as they picked up
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