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Evaluating the EU's Response to Trump's "Fair and Reciprocal Plan" As the dust settles on President Donald Trump's announcement regarding the "fair and reciprocal plan" for tariffs, one must ponder: How concerned should Ireland and its European allies truly be? The rhetoric wielded by the president appeared to target multiple sectors linked to Ireland—ranging from the pharmaceutical giants to tech behemoths like Apple, not to mention various agricultural goods and the infamous EU Value Added Tax (VAT). His remarks echoed…

North Western State of Somalia's Firm Stance on Refugee Resettlement Discussions Hargeisa (AX) — In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, the ebb and flow of rumors can be as unpredictable as the tides. Recently, the buzz surrounding potential discussions between North Western State of Somalia and the United States about resettling Palestinian refugees has flooded news outlets. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of North Western State of Somalia, however, has categorically denied these claims, stating…

Under the crackling tension of world politics, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stands firm against an audacious proposal from US President Donald Trump. The plan? To assume control over the Gaza Strip, displacing Palestinians to neighboring Egypt and Jordan. Can such a scheme even truly exist in the realm of reality? The stakes were high as Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Trump on a recent Tuesday, a meeting veiled with tension and anticipation. The Middle East situation demands careful diplomacy, but what…

Russia has swiftly dismissed the notion of exchanging occupied territories with Kyiv as a potential element in any forthcoming peace negotiations. This rejection came merely hours after a devastating barrage of drones and missiles rained down upon Kyiv, tragically resulting in the death of one individual. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had proposed the idea of trading Ukrainian-held portions of Russia’s Kursk region for territories currently under Russian control in eastern and southern Ukraine. However, the…

Somalia Stands Firm Against Relocation of Gaza Refugees In recent days, whispers and murmurs have filled the airwaves, with talk of Somalia playing host to displaced Palestinians from Gaza—a notion reported by both Israeli and British media. Yet, Somalia has promptly drawn a line in the sand, firmly refusing to be swayed by such proposals. Was it audacity or merely political theatre? Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump unveiled a plan that many found hard to digest. The plan suggested…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On a typical Sunday in Mogadishu, the Somali government found itself embroiled in a diplomatic quandary, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel put forth a controversial notion. Imagine the audacity: proposing the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia. Could such a suggestion be anything but a "flagrant breach of international law?" Chances are, Somalia wouldn’t think so. In a decisive rebuke, the Foreign Ministry of Somalia issued a statement that carried the weight of an…

Saudi Arabia Rebukes Netanyahu's Proposal on Palestinian State In an intensifying geopolitical landscape, the ever-complex dynamics between Israel and its neighbors have experienced yet another ripple, courtesy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that have sparked controversy. On a somber Sunday morning, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a firm response to Netanyahu's suggestion, accusing him of attempting to “divert attention” from what they describe as Israel's ongoing "crimes" in Gaza,…

US President Donald Trump's vision for a so-called "Riviera of the Middle East," which involves claiming control over Gaza, has met a chorus of disapproval and outright rejection from nations across the globe. The implications of such plans raise serious questions about sovereignty, identity, and the right to life in a region fraught with conflict. Amid these discussions, 24-year-old Mohammed Abushaban, a resident of Gaza, voiced his frustration with the President's remarks in a recent conversation with RTE's Morning…

Recent statements from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump have caused considerable controversy. His suggestion to "take over" Gaza unleashed a wave of backlash, prompting international organizations, including the United Nations, to voice concerns over potential "ethnic cleansing" within the Palestinian territory. Amidst the escalating criticism, which included indignation from Palestinian leaders, Arab nations, and global figures, Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted to clarify the administration's…

In a spirited and rare display of unity, the foreign ministers of five Arab countries have come forth with a resolute joint statement, unequivocally denouncing any efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their ancestral lands. It’s a strong, collective rebuke to the controversial proposal laid out by none other than the former US President, Donald Trump. The document, released over the past weekend, took aim squarely at Trump's suggestion that Egypt and Jordan should open their doors to Palestinians from the…