US officials have revealed that Joe Biden and his Irish counterpart, Leo Varadkar, recently discussed the challenges posed by China and other pressing issues. As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, global leaders are seeking solutions to a host of economic and political dilemmas. In this article, we explore … Read more
Back in 2016, former US President Barack Obama caused a stir in the UK when he suggested that the country would be at the “back of the queue” for a trade deal with the US if it decided to leave the European Union. The statement was met with criticism from some pro-Brexit supporters, but Obama’s … Read more
US President Joe Biden has begun the final day of his Irish visit, visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock with a private prayer at the Apparition Chapel before moving on to the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar where he viewed a plaque commemorating his late son Beau, who passed away at the age of … Read more
United States Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed on Thursday the arrest of a man suspected of leaking dozens of highly classified defense documents online about the conflict in Ukraine. Suspect Jack Douglas Teixeira “was arrested without incident” and must appear soon before the US District Court for the state of Massachusetts (northeast), Garland said at … Read more
President Biden made his third and final day of his Irish visit, starting with a visit to the Sanctuary of our Lady of Knock for private prayer. He then visited the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice in Castlebar to honour the memory of his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, and stopped at the North … Read more
April 13, 2023 The president of the United States, Joe Biden, continues his visit to the island of Ireland: this Thursday, in Dublin, he met with the President and Prime Minister of the country, and gave a speech before Parliament. Biden, who also visited Northern Ireland this week, is in the region to celebrate the … Read more
US President Joe Biden became the fourth president to address the Irish Oireachtas, where he emphasized the importance of the relationship between Ireland and the US. He also called for closer collaboration between the UK and Ireland to support the people of Northern Ireland and urged united opposition to Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. Biden … Read more
On day two of his Irish visit, US President Joe Biden met with President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar before giving a speech to Ireland’s Houses of the Oireachtas. They discussed the ties between the US and Ireland and the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, reaffirming their support for expanding its … Read more
Several news outlets have reported on homeless individuals residing in tents in Phoenix Park being asked to leave ahead of the arrival of US President Joe Biden. The park is an iconic location in Dublin and serves as a popular spot for various events and gatherings. However, recent reports suggest that several homeless individuals had … Read more
US President Joe Biden wrapped up the first day of his Irish visit with a family gathering in a pub in Co Louth, where he was reunited with distant cousins. Biden discussed his great-great-grandfather, who left the Cooley peninsula for the US during the Great Famine in 1849, but stated that when one is there, … Read more