The Irish Times

Theranos trial hears from former US defence secretary who invested in company

Elizabeth Holmes accused of fraudulently raising more than $700 million from investors

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 12:51

America’s new decision makers: Who’s who in the Biden cabinet

Experience the common denominator among new officials set to drive US policy

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 20:00

Trump under fire from US military after troops threat

President criticised by Mattis and Kelly as Republican senator ‘struggles’ to back him

Thu Jun 04 2020 - 20:40

George Floyd death: Trump accused of ‘trying to divide’ by ex-defence chief Mattis

Hundreds arrested in New York as tension between president and military increases

Thu Jun 04 2020 - 06:50

US defence secretary departs role ahead of FBI investigation

Patrick Shanahan was deemed counterweight to John Bolton’s hawkishness

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 20:33

Trump announces second summit with Kim Jong-un

US president and North Korean leader to meet in Vietnam on February 27th and 28th

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 21:23

The Irish Times view on Trump vs his government

US security threats: President pursues positions that the best minds in his administration clearly oppose

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 00:04

United States begins withdrawal of equipment from Syria

Removal is first sign of Trump’s slowed Syria exit, as US troops remain with coalition

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 18:20

The Irish Times view on the US withdrawal from Syria: a dangerous, reckless move

Trump’s abrupt announcement is a gift to America’s rivals and a betrayal of its allies

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 00:10

Trump defends pulling troops out of Syria during surprise Iraq visit

US president says ‘a lot of people are going to come around to my way of thinking’

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 20:46

US envoy to coalition against Isis resigns in protest at Trump policy

Brett McGurk to stand down from post over decision to withdraw troops from Syria

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 18:03

Donald Trump has discussed firing Fed Chief Jerome Powell - reports

Any attempt by Trump to fire Fed chief could have devastating effects across markets

Sat Dec 22 2018 - 12:01

Senate votes to cut US military aid to Saudis over Khashoggi murder

Decision a rebuke to Donald Trump’s response to journalist’s killing in Istanbul

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 18:56

US senators blast Saudi crown prince over death of Jamal Khashoggi

Several senators believe Mohammed bin Salman responsible for journalist’s murder

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 20:34

Prospects grow for Yemen talks in Sweden next week

US Senate advances measure to cut support for Saudi-led coalition, in rebuke to Trump

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 20:07

Trump hits back after rebuke from US chief justice

President’s criticism of judge who ruled against immigration order leads to intervention

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 20:31

US call for Yemen ceasefire should not be judged on face value

Analysis: Washington offer is not even-handed and invites Saudis to expand offensive

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 15:11

International pressure increases for an end to Yemen conflict

US calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in the region ahead of planned UN talks

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 01:00

EU's future in focus 100 years after birth of Czechoslovakia

Macron calls for EU solidarity as Merkel and Mattis also join festivities

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 17:04

Trump marks ‘moment when America fought back’ in Pennsylvania

President visits Shanksville 9/11 memorial site on 17th anniversary of attacks

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 20:22

Donald Trump accuses Google of prioritising bad stories about him

President also criticises Twitter, Facebook, claiming he has had ‘thousands of complaints’

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 21:44

US hails Balkan ties as Russia grumbles before summit

Moscow irked by Macedonia’s Nato invitation and expulsions from Greece

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 19:49

North Korea still poses ‘extraordinary threat’ to US, says Trump

Pentagon ‘indefinitely suspends’ major military exercise with South Korea

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 10:35

Kurdish group in Syria open to talks with Assad regime

Syrian Democratic Council would have to break with US to achieve rapprochement

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 20:01

Trump and Macron: a key test for an unlikely alliance

The French president has worked hard to cultivate his US counterpart, but Iran will show how much influence he really has

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 00:10

UN Security Council meets after coalition attack on suspected Syrian chemical weapons sites

US ambassador to UN says US ‘locked and loaded’ if Syrians further use chemical weapons

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 17:59

Limited bombardment reflects little appetite for engagement

Pentagon appears to have persuaded White House of need for narrowly targeted attack

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 13:10

Britain rejects ‘grotesque lie’ about helping to fake attack

UN inspectors arrive in Syria to investigate last week’s chemical weapons assault

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 00:30

Russia claims Syria chemical attack a ‘fabrication’ by a foreign power

More than 40 people were killed in the strike in Douma last week, WHO says

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 13:37

Analysis: Destroying Syria’s air force is a risky option for Trump

US president keen on sending strong message to Assad, but at what potential cost?

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 08:51

Trump says he will use military to protect US border with Mexico

US president threatens to halt aid to Central America over ‘caravan’ of US-bound migrants

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 20:10

Donald Trump’s curious relationship with the US military

President who was exempted from serving in Vietnam is planning a military parade

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00

Russia warns about jihadi anti-aircraft missiles after jet downed in Syria

Regional powers have supplied shoulder-fired missiles

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 16:48

Transgender people allowed enlist in US army from January

Judge denied request by Trump’s administration to enforce ban on transgender troops

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 07:55