The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has made it clear that they will not be “bowing” to pressure from presidents and prime ministers to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. This statement was made by an unnamed MLA from the party who emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of the Good Friday Agreement and ensuring that … Read more
In Northern Ireland, former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor, Alan Graham, has pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child. The 63-year-old was caught in a police sting operation after he attempted to arrange to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. This alarming case has sent shockwaves throughout the country and highlighted the need … 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 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
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
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President United States of America Joe Biden welcomed in Northern Ireland by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He is making a brief visit to mark the 25th anniversary of a peace deal that largely ended 30 years of bloodshed. Biden, who is of Irish descent, will spend … Read more
ReutersMasked men pelted police in Londonderry NOS News•today, 6:14 pm Improvised petrol bombs have been thrown at police in the Northern Ireland border town of Londonderry. This happened during an unannounced protest march by pro-Irish nationalists against the Good Friday Agreements. No one was injured. The minor incident comes a day before US President Biden … Read more
The recent attack on PSNI officers with petrol bombs during a dissident republican march in Derry, Northern Ireland, highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. Despite the progress made through the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent peace initiatives, dissident groups continue to reject the peace process and resort to violence. Such attacks not only … Read more
The idea of enemies turning into friends is not new, but when it involves individuals who were once on opposite sides of a violent and deadly conflict, it’s a remarkable story. Such is the case of a former IRA member, a UVF ex-prisoner, and a retired British soldier who became friends and decided to celebrate … Read more
According to a recent survey conducted by YouGov, a third of British residents wouldn’t mind if Northern Ireland left the UK. This result is significant as it suggests a shift in public sentiment towards the status quo of Northern Ireland’s position within the United Kingdom. With ongoing debates about the Irish border and the potential … Read more