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Trump hints at united Ireland during Ireland visit, prompting mixed responses
world-politics28 days ago

Trump hints at united Ireland during Ireland visit, prompting mixed responses

During a two‑day trip to Ireland, President Donald Trump said he would “love” to see Northern Ireland united with the Republic, calling it a possible and “fantastic” outcome, a remark that drew swift rebuttals from the UK government and Northern Ireland’s unionist leaders. The comments, made at a Dublin press conference with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, contrasted with the Good Friday Agreement’s referendum dynamics, which UK officials say lack enough support. Trump also met Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly, toured Doonbeg for the Irish Open, criticized pharma in Ireland, and faced protests as he wrapped up a brief visit that continues with his return to Washington.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#good-friday-agreement#ireland-visit
Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru Presidential Runoff, Vows Tough-On-Crime Agenda
world3 months ago

Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru Presidential Runoff, Vows Tough-On-Crime Agenda

Peru’s National Elections Jury declared Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential runoff with about 50.14% of the vote to Roberto Sánchez’s 49.87%. Fujimori, 51, will take office later this month, pledging a firm stance on crime and a transition plan amid concerns about rising violence; the Trump administration welcomed the outcome and signaled deeper security and trade cooperation with Peru.

via Fox News|
#elections-2026#keiko-fujimori#peru
Global coalition charts fossil-free future as geopolitics shift
world5 months ago

Global coalition charts fossil-free future as geopolitics shift

At a Santa Marta summit, 59 governments agreed to develop roadmaps to end fossil-fuel dependence, launching a 'coalition of the willing' to accelerate a renewables-led transition amid volatile oil markets and a polarized US stance on climate; experts say the war in Iran is unexpectedly boosting renewables, with the IEA noting lasting changes to energy markets, though the UN process remains weak and major emitters are largely absent; the group plans annual meetings with Indigenous leaders and scientists to maintain momentum outside official climate talks.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#energy-transition#fossil-fuels
Netanyahu’s 2026 bid teeters as Orbán-style politics threaten Israeli democracy
politics5 months ago

Netanyahu’s 2026 bid teeters as Orbán-style politics threaten Israeli democracy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a precarious 2026 election as opponents warn that his Orbán-inspired tactics could erode democratic norms; polls suggest he may lose his governing majority, but the anti‑Netanyahu coalition is fragile, especially over Arab-party cooperation, making the outcome uncertain and highlighting a deeper struggle over Israel’s democratic foundations.

via vox.com|
#democracy#israel#netanyahu
Putin Wins as Iran War Funnels Oil Windfall to Russia
world-politics6 months ago

Putin Wins as Iran War Funnels Oil Windfall to Russia

Vox argues that, despite Iran’s turmoil, Vladimir Putin emerges as the war’s clear beneficiary: soaring oil prices and a temporary easing of sanctions boost Russia’s revenue, while a distracted Western alliance and shifting Middle East dynamics reduce pressure on Moscow. The piece notes Russia’s growing leverage as it profits economically from the crisis, even as Ukraine seeks defense-tech gains and global sentiment toward the conflict complicates a united stance against Moscow.

via Vox|
#energy#iran#politics
world-politics7 months ago

Kurdish opposition links Iran ground plans to potential US no-fly zone

A senior Kurdish opposition figure ties any possible Iranian ground incursion to the establishment of a U.S.-enforced no-fly zone over western Iran. Komala and allied Kurdish groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region say they have up to about 1,000 fighters ready, contingent on Kurdish unity and broad international backing, as U.S. policy on Kurdish involvement remains mixed amid regional drone attacks and shifting rhetoric after past threats and comments by Trump.

via Politico|
#iran#komala#kurds
Iran War Endgame: Settlement, Not Regime Change
politics7 months ago

Iran War Endgame: Settlement, Not Regime Change

Experts say the US–Iran war is unlikely to end with regime change; the most plausible endings are a negotiated settlement or a limited U.S. victory declaration (a Venezuela-style deal), with Iran broadly intact. Escalation to a ground war is seen as unlikely but not impossible, making a tail-risk scenario of Iraq-style intervention the major wildcard.

via vox.com|
#iran#politics#regime-change
Trump weighs Iran strikes as questions mount on credibility and outcomes
world-politics8 months ago

Trump weighs Iran strikes as questions mount on credibility and outcomes

Amid massive anti-government protests in Iran and a brutal crackdown, Trump weighs potential U.S. strikes but faces questions about whether intervention would help protesters, achieve strategic aims, or merely create new problems. The debate echoes past cases like Syria and Libya, with critics warning against limited or misguided action and a new Quinnipiac poll showing majority opposition to military action; allies urge restraint, leaving the decision uncertain and closely tied to credibility and risk of blowback.

via vox.com|
#credibility#iran-protests#red-lines