Taoiseach and up to 10 Ministers to visit US for St Patrick’s week celebrations – The Irish Times

The Taoiseach and up to 10 Ministers will visit the United States as part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Dáil has heard. Minister of State for the Diaspora Neale Richmond said the Government will announce a “St Patrick’s Day trade missions, representatives and also office holders” to travel globally. “Now is exactly the … Read more

‘manifest destiny’, overseas expansion and planting the American flag on Mars – The Irish Times

“Macho Types Wanted: Must Dance And Have A Moustache.” The disco producers who placed that classified ad in a New York newspaper in 1979 could hardly have guessed that 46 years later, in a packed basketball arena in Washington, DC, the gay archetypes they were seeking would be called onstage by the president-elect of the … Read more

Trump demands apology after bishop calls on him to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ+ people – The Irish Times

US president Donald Trump has criticised the “nasty tone’ of a bishop and demanded an apology after she called for mercy from him for communities targeted by his new administration. The Episcopal bishop of Washington appealed directly to Mr Trump to “have mercy upon” those across the country affected by the administration’s immigration and LGBTQ+ … Read more

Inside Donald Trump’s extraordinary first day in office as president – The Irish Times

Hours into his inauguration day, president Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting the freedom of speech and on Tuesday morning, he got a mouthful of the same from unexpected quarters. Attending the morning service at the National Cathedral the morning after the inauguration balls is another presidential tradition, perhaps to beg forgiveness for all … Read more

Donald Trump threatens tax war over US multinationals

Archyde Trump Threatens Global Tax⁣ War Tensions are​ escalating in ​the world of international taxation as President Trump has taken a hardline stance against other countries’ tax policies. ‍ In a move that could ​spark a global economic showdown, Trump has ‍ordered his administration to develop retaliatory measures against nations implementing what he deems “extraterritorial” … Read more

Nita Ambani flaunts Tarun Tahiliani saree in fresh pics from Trump inauguration, spotlights Indian craftsmanship in US | Fashion Trends

Jan 21, 2025 07:25 PM IST Nita Ambani looked stunning in a jamewar saree from the shelves of the designer house of Tarun Tahiliani. Check the details here. Nita Ambani is an absolute fashionista, and when it comes to portraying Indian craftmanship to the world, noone does it better than her. Nita Ambani was present … Read more

Donald Trump threatens tax war over US multinationals – The Irish Times

Donald Trump has ordered officials to draw up retaliatory measures against countries applying “extraterritorial” levies on US multinationals, in a move that threatens to trigger a global confrontation over tax regimes. The US president made the move in an executive order on Monday night, withdrawing US support for a global tax pact agreed at the … Read more

Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci? – TheJournal.ie

Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci?  TheJournal.ie Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for siblings, Fauci and Jan 6 riot panel  BBC.com Biden issues pardons for Trump retaliation targets  RTÉ News Trump says he will pardon ‘a lot of people’, including January 6 defendants, in remarks at inaugural parade – live updates  The Guardian … Read more

Melania Trump brings note of fashion menace to inauguration – The Irish Times

In the Capitol rotunda in Washington DC on Monday, the incoming first lady was nowhere to be seen. Technically, Melania Trump was in attendance, but she chose to make herself almost invisible. Her dark boater hat was worn so low that it threw her entire face into shadow, and made eye contact with cameras or … Read more

From EAM Jaishankar to Mukesh Ambani: Prominent Indians attending Donald Trump’s inauguration

As the United States ushers in its 47th President, Donald Trump, a number of prominent Indian figures will be in attendance. From diplomats to business magnates, these individuals are set to play key roles at the high-profile event in Washington DC.EAM Jaishankar: A diplomatic presenceExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more