Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial melt have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing over 600 people and leaving nearly 3,000 unaccounted for. As rescue operations face delays due to worsening weather, both regional authorities and international partners are mobilizing billions in reconstruction funds and technical assistance.
Millions of travelers from various countries can visit the United Kingdom without a traditional visitor visa, instead being eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), while Irish citizens remain exempt.
A cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus cases docked in Tenerife, Canary Islands, prompting the evacuation and repatriation of all passengers. The operation began after the vessel arrived, with some passengers already departing on evacuation flights.
New research indicates that most Irish citizens feel climate change has affected their lives, though a minority still deny its existence or human-driven causes.
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Crete, leading to the detention of activists and injuries to some participants. The incident drew condemnation from several countries, with activists later taken to Crete or Istanbul.
The Irish Government has announced it will not oppose Aontú's bill, which seeks to extend voting rights for Irish presidential elections to all Irish citizens residing in Northern Ireland.
Applications for Irish citizenship from Americans have seen a 63% increase, with lawyers attributing the surge to policies enacted during the Trump administration. Many are seeking 'plan B' passports.
The number of Irish citizens requesting consular assistance abroad has surged to its highest level since the Covid pandemic, with the ongoing Iran crisis cited as a primary reason for the increase in requests to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The Government will charter flights to airlift Irish citizens stranded in the Gulf in the wake of Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran – with the most vulnerable prioritised to travel home first.
The Irish government is exploring chartering flights to evacuate Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, while the Taoiseach has asked the consumer authority to investigate potential fuel 'price gouging'.
The Government is mulling over contingency plans and what next steps it should take as it advises the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region to shelter in place.
Stotine hiljada putnika ostalo je blokirano širom sveta nakon što su ključna bliskoistočna vazdušna čvorišta zatvorena nakon američko-izraelskih udara na Iran.
Authorities in Nepal and Tibet have halted search efforts after a landslide-created barrier lake overflowed, triggering dangerous flash floods along the mountainous border. The renewed flooding endangers teams searching for dozens of missing mountaineers, including British nationals.
An opinion piece discusses the record number of Americans applying for Irish citizenship by descent and questions whether the Irish passport is being reduced to a mere 'life hack' for convenience.
Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of aid vessels attempting to reach Gaza, firing shots and using rubber bullets against activists. Numerous international activists were detained following the operation.
A cruise ship with passengers potentially exposed to Hantavirus is prompting an international response, including the UK preparing to isolate British citizens and other European nations arranging evacuations. The WHO has reassured the public that the health risk remains low.
The World Health Organization has confirmed multiple hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, prompting alerts to several countries whose citizens were on board. While precautions are being taken and passengers are advised to self-isolate, the WHO has stated that the outbreak is not expected to escalate into an epidemic or pandemic.
An international aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to over 100 activists being taken to Crete. Most activists were subsequently released and began repatriation, while some were held for questioning.
The Israeli military intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining seven Irish citizens aboard, with Israel stating they would be left on a Greek beach.
Protests against rising fuel prices are causing significant disruptions across Ireland, with citizens blocking streets using tractors and trucks, prompting the Irish government to deploy the army.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
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The Irish government has chartered its first flight to repatriate Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, with the flight scheduled to depart from Oman to Dublin.
The Government is mulling over contingency plans and what next steps it should take as it advises the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East region to shelter in place.
There are currently no plans to evacuate up to 20,000 Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East as airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha remain closed.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has called on the estimated 20,000 Irish citizens in Gulf states to shelter in place and avoid trying to leave via land routes amid ongoing instability.
Irish citizens are being advised that they should not travel to parts of Mexico after one of the country's most notorious drug lords was killed in a military raid.
An Irish mother is speaking out after her daughter was denied Irish citizenship due to administrative errors related to her same-sex parents' legal recognition.
A 45-year-old Ukrainian man with Irish citizenship, arrested at Dublin Airport with €5,650 and a one-way ticket, remains in custody, accused of leaking sensitive government material to a foreign agency.
A Brazilian man who was subjected to a mistaken identity deportation order has successfully gained Irish citizenship. This marks the end of a long ordeal for the individual who was wrongly targeted for removal from Ireland.
A new report indicates that RTÉ and The Journal are the most frequently used online news sources in Ireland, while also noting a rise in news avoidance among Irish citizens.
Irish citizens living abroad are complaining of extended waiting times for passports, a situation exacerbated by a UK rule change implemented in February requiring all Irish or UK citizens to possess a valid passport for travel to the UK.
Spain is investigating several suspected cases of hantavirus, including one in Alicante linked to a KLM flight and a woman who traveled with a deceased Dutch national. The UK has also reported potential new cases, prompting health alerts.
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining numerous activists on board. The incident sparked international condemnation and diplomatic efforts for the release and return of those detained.
The electoral commission in Ireland has highlighted that delayed naturalisation certificates prevented new Irish citizens from voting in the last election and has made recommendations.
The number of foreign nationals granted Irish citizenship in 2024 increased by 32% to over 24,000, marking the highest annual total in the past decade.
Irish citizens across the Middle East say they feel “trapped”, “terrified” and “completely in the dark” as tensions between the US, Israel and Iran intensify and airlines ground flights.
A charter flight is being arranged to evacuate Irish citizens from the Middle East within days. Concurrently, Britain, France, and Greece are deploying air-defence forces to a base in Cyprus, indicating a broader international response to the escalating regional tensions.
The Irish Government is developing contingency plans and advising the 22,000 Irish citizens in the Middle East to shelter in place amidst regional tensions.
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence stated that a significant number of Irish people in the Gulf are affected by flight cancellations. Those living there are being advised not to leave, and advice for Irish citizens in the region remains in place.
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Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted as much of the region’s airspace remained closed
