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President Biden confirms death of al Qaida leader al-Zawahri in US drone strike

US President Joe Biden says “justice has been delivered” as he confirmed al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan. Mr Biden expressed hope on Monday that the killing of al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of ...

02 Aug 2022 at 10:12

National News

Former Afghan president claims he 'had minutes' to make the decision to leave Kabul

Afghanistan’s former president said he had no choice but to abruptly leave Kabul as the Taliban closed in and denied an agreement was in the works for a peaceful takeover, disputing the accounts of former Afghan and US officials. Former ...

30 Dec 2021 at 15:52

National News

Afghan asylum seekers can now apply for relatives to join them in Ireland

Afghan residents in Ireland can now apply for temporary residence for certain family members who are trying to escape the militant Islamic movement known as the Taliban. The country has seen a mass exodus of its citizens since the ...

14 Dec 2021 at 13:05

National News

Ex-member of Irish boyband creates CBD business after injury in Afghanistan

An army veteran, who was once in an Irish boyband and toured with Westlife and other stars in Ireland, has founded his own CBD company to help treat strains and aches after becoming injured in Afghanistan. Farard Darver, 44, born ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:17

National News

'A huge relief';More Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan

A further 25 Irish citizens and dependents have been successfully evacuated from Afghanistan. The 15 citizens and 10 dependents travelled from Kabul to Doha late on Wednesday on a specially organised flight with the support of ...

07 Oct 2021 at 17:01

Local News

Afghanistan falls into its dark side of history says Tipperary Peace Prize recipient

The rapid change of Afghanistan's security and political landscape is a surprise to many people around the world, including the Afghans. Although the security deterioration was rapid for those who have closely observed the ...

19 Aug 2021 at 17:52

National News

Micheal Martin to discuss EU support for Ukraine during Brussels meeting

Irish premier Micheal Martin will discuss the EU’s support for Ukraine when he attends a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. In the week of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, the council will ...

20 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Other Sport

Andy Balbirnie says Ireland have real belief in making T20 World Cup semi-finals

Andy Balbirnie insisted there is real belief Ireland can reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals despite their hopes of consolidating on their win over England being dashed by rain. Ireland started their Super 12s campaign ...

28 Oct 2022 at 11:47

National News

Ireland sending 500,000 euro for Afghanistan earthquake relief

The Irish Government will send 500,000 euro to support humanitarian relief efforts in Afghanistan after Sunday’s devastating earthquake. More than 1,000 people died and thousands more were injured when the magnitude 6....

04 Sept 2025 at 00:01

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