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Zelenskyy arrives in Dublin for meetings on Ukraine and peace efforts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is holding a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy this evening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Dublin and here he will meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

Ireland and Ukraine consider drone cooperation memorandum after Dublin talks

Ireland and Ukraine exploring joint memorandum on drones following bilateral Ireland and Ukraine are exploring forming a joint memorandum on drones, the Taoiseach said following a bilateral meeting with the Ukrainian President.

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Venezuela invites EU, UN to observe presidential election

Venezuela has invited the European Union and a panel of experts from the United Nations to observe presidential elections on July 28 in which President Nicolas Maduro is expected to seek another term.

US seeks to boost Gaza aid deliveries with new port

The United States aims to increase aid deliveries by establishing a port on Gaza's coast, in a major operation that is not expected to involve American military personnel on the ground, a senior official said Thursday.

Sweden finally joins NATO, ending non-alignment, in Ukraine war shadow

Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, turning the page on two centuries of non-alignment and capping two years of torturous diplomacy.

Venezuela invites EU to observe presidential election

Venezuela has invited the European Union to send a team to observe presidential elections on July 28 in which President Nicolas Maduro is widely expected to seek another term.

Haiti extends state of emergency as gangs target police

Haiti's troubled capital was put under a state of emergency for another month on Thursday as authorities struggle to rein in violent gangs demanding the prime minister resign.

Swiss look at using Russian assets for Ukraine reparations

Swiss lawmakers on Thursday narrowly backed moves towards allowing the use of frozen Russian state assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine.

Veteran aid worker says Gaza crisis 'worst' of his career

Veteran aid worker Jean-Pierre Delomier said he has seen it all responding to conflicts and disasters worldwide over the decades, but the Gaza war is by far "the worst".

US rate cuts 'can and will' start this year if trends continue: Fed chair

The US Federal Reserve "can and will" begin cutting interest rates this year if current economic trends continue, the head of the US central bank told lawmakers in Washington Thursday.

After two-year wait, Sweden joins NATO in shadow of Ukraine war

Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO in the shadow of the war in Ukraine, ending two centuries of official non-alignment and capping two years of torturous diplomacy.

Police station set alight as violence grips troubled Haiti

Haiti's crisis threatened to deepen Thursday after another police station was set alight in a further attack targeting the troubled country's law enforcement forces as criminal gangs extend their control.

UN chief calls for Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday for warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the country's humanitarian crisis is reaching "colossal proportions."

Tinder must explain fee discrepencies to EU users

Dating app Tinder has promised to tell users in the EU why they are being charged different fees for the same service, after Brussels opened a probe following consumer complaints from Sweden and the Netherlands.

'No limits' to Ukraine support, Macron tells party leaders

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France would not rule out any option to support Ukraine two years into Russia's invasion, leaders of several major French political parties said.

UK Rwanda migrants bill set for parliamentary 'ping-pong'

Controversial plans to send migrants from the UK to Rwanda will return to the House of Commons this month after parliament's upper chamber recommended several changes to the scheme, the government announced on Thursday.

DR Congo rebels capture more territory

M23 rebels seized more territory on Thursday as clashes went on for a third day in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo forcing ever more people to flee their homes, local residents and officials said.

Macron states 'unwavering support' for Moldova

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stated his country's "unwavering support" for Moldova as tensions mount between Chisinau and pro-Russian separatists.

Hopes dim for Gaza truce before Ramadan as war enters sixth month

Hopes dimmed on Thursday for a truce before Ramadan in the Israel-Hamas war that entered its sixth month with dozens more killed, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory threatened by famine.

EU conservatives back von der Leyen for second term

The conservative European People's Party (EPP) -- the biggest force in the EU parliament -- on Thursday endorsed European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term.

Mediators struggle as Gaza war enters sixth month

Mediators struggled on Thursday to reach a truce in Israel's war with Hamas that entered its sixth month with dozens more killed, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory threatened by famine.

EU conservatives set to back von der Leyen for second term

The conservative European People's Party (EPP) -- the biggest force in the EU parliament -- is expected on Thursday to formally support European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term.

Deaf voters find way to polls as Senegal grapples with political crisis

Like many in Senegal's isolated deaf community, 52-year-old Mame Massar Faye has always struggled to vote by himself.

China calls war in Gaza 'a disgrace to civilisation'

China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.

Biden to give high-stakes address as Trump rematch looms

US President Joe Biden faces one of the most critical moments of his political career Thursday with a State of the Union speech aimed at convincing skeptical voters the 81-year-old is fit to beat Donald Trump in November's election.

What we learned from Chinese foreign minister's press briefing

China's foreign minister gave a rare press conference to foreign media on Thursday, outlining Beijing's positions on major global issues as it holds annual political meetings known as the Two Sessions.

Tibetans fear for future as they recall failed uprising

The Dalai Lama, wrapped in red and yellow robes, urged chanting monks and nuns in his latest public prayers to help heal the world with their "compassionate heart".

Hong Kong court lowers bar for sedition convictions

Hong Kong's appeal court lowered the bar for sedition convictions on Thursday in a ruling expected to affect ongoing trials of news outlets and the government's new national security law.

India's Modi to visit Kashmir, first time since special status cut

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold a rally in main city of Indian-administrated Kashmir on Thursday, on his first visit since the disputed region's semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019.

Chinese FM blasts US 'suppression', defends Russia ties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out against the United States and praised his country's partnership with Russia on Thursday, in a wide-ranging press conference where he called the war in Gaza a "disgrace for civilisation".

N. Korea's Kim handles gun as he inspects training base

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.

Asian markets swing ahead of key US jobs data

Equities fluctuated in Asian trade Thursday as investors try to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates after boss Jerome Powell indicated they would start to come down this year.

China will be global 'force for peace': foreign minister

China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

After long tussle, Sweden to become NATO member

After two centuries of non-alignment and two years of torturous diplomacy, Sweden on Thursday becomes the 32nd member of NATO, a major step for a country once careful not to anger Russia.

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