The former clinical psychologist is one of the leading pro-Palestinian voices in parliament – a stance shared by government and most voters. Catherine Connolly, a veteran lawmaker on the far left of the Irish political spectrum, was elected president by a landslide margin on Saturday in a stinging rebuke to…

If Russian President Vladimir Putin stepped out of a plane in the European Union and NATO member Hungary for a summit with Donald Trump, it would be an inconvenient spectacle for Ukraine’s allies who are trying to isolate a leader they call a war criminal. The U.S. President said he…

Missiles are not a panacea for air defense. Europe needs a return to guns – they’re cheaper and more practical. For decades, defense departments and the defense industry have pushed missiles as the solution to target destruction. The tank? Use a missile. The helicopter? Use a missile. And the low-flying…

Oil prices rose sharply after the United States announced new sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, marking the first such measures since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The move, aimed at cutting off vital revenue to Moscow, comes amid renewed Western efforts to pressure Russia over…

China’s restrictions on rare earths are expected to be raised during a meeting of EU leaders as capitals mull how to respond. The issue is poised to come up during a summit of leaders on Thursday, even if no specific item is foreseen on the agenda. “It’s an important topic…