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Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

AAP · May 27

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer

Consular officials told son of unconscious, critically ill man they could not discuss the situation for ‘privacy’ reasons

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15

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China Files Complaint Over Philippine Coast Guard's Presentation That Shows Satirical Xi Jinping Photos

China filed a diplomatic complaint against the Philippines after a Coast Guard presentation featured satirical images of President Xi Jinping, angering Beijing over the South China Sea.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

Have an Irish passport? A botched software update could stop you from traveling

The Irish passport is one of the strongest, but this botched software update might stop you from traveling.

TechRadar · Jan 13

How U2 ticket u-turn put diplomats in ‘embarrassing situation’

U2’s team offered to include ‘key people’ on the guest list for a range of shows

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

PM says Dfat will upgrade Middle East travel advice ‘very soon’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025

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Priest caught up in NI school protest declined Irish Government’s offer of flat

Father Aidan Troy received multiple loyalist death threats in January 2003 over his role in the Holy Cross dispute in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

The absence of an Israeli embassy in Dublin was a source of concern for Ireland’s small Jewish population at the time.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Travellers warned to avoid Bangladesh as unrest spreads

Political unrest in Bangladesh has heightened the risk to travellers who are now being told to avoid visiting the troubled South Asian nation.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Senator calls for consequences for public servants who signed an open letter

Staff who signed the letter say they 'won't be intimidated'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2024

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Shoal Amid China Tensions

Philippine government successfully delivers supplies to disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, marking a milestone in regional tensions.

Top News · Jul 27, 2024

The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes

Philippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024

Two Australians found murdered in Philippines hotel

The bodies of two Australians and a Filipina have been discovered in a hotel room with their hands and feet bound at a popular resort city in the Philippines.

AAP · Jul 11, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it could exclusively exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Taoiseach hopes that Emily Hand will be among first hostages released

The Department of Foreign Affairs said there has been no official confirmation whether the nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl will be set free.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport holders out of Gaza

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been able to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt so far.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Irish father and son die on holiday in Turkey

The man is understood to have been in his 30s while his son was 10.

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Dublin Live · Jul 7, 2023

First picture emerges of Dublin woman found dead in Salou hotel

Her suspected killer, a 30-year-old Irish tourist who was reportedly her boyfriend, is currently in custody of the Spanish police

Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Irish woman found dead in Salou hotel pictured for first time as suspected killer remains in custody

Kirsty Ward from Dublin was found deceased in Salou on Sunday

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Urgent warning to Irish holiday goers headed to France as riots wreak havoc and travel advice issued

The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued an alert to anyone travelling to France as protests continue in the country

Dublin Live · Jun 28, 2023

'Fake websites' scamming Irish passport applicants amid calls for awareness campaign

Tanaiste Micheal Martin told Sinn Fein’s Chris Andrews there are no plans to roll out an awareness campaign warning people not to hand over money or personal details

Dublin Live · May 30, 2023

Irish woman seriously injured after falling while taking selfie in Italy

The woman is understood to have fallen over railings in a horror incident that has resulted in hospitalisation

Irish Mirror · May 29, 2023

Young Irish woman critically injured after horror fall while taking selfie in Italy

The Irish Mirror has learned that the tourist suffered serious head injuries in the fall in the centre of Genoa in the north west of the country over the weekend.

Irish Mirror · May 15, 2023

TD warns of 'chaos' for Irish holidaymakers as delays in passport applications criticised

The TD has warned that the Passport Service must ensure they avoid undue delays for those with travel plans

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