Catherine Connolly
President of Ireland since 2025 (born 1955)
Photo: Office of the President of Ireland, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 13
Donald Trump backs Irish unification during Dublin visit alongside Prime Minister Micheal Martin
United States President Donald Trump said he supports uniting Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland, prompting Downing Street to reaffirm its opposition to a border referendum.
- Sep 13
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia halted flows along its 7-million-barrel-per-day East-West pipeline after drone strikes from southern Iraq hit pumping stations, prompting Baghdad to close three border crossings with Iran and dismiss a regional military commander.
- Sep 12
Donald Trump endorses united Ireland during Dublin visit as British government rejects border poll
US President Donald Trump stated his support for a united Ireland during talks with Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, prompting Downing Street to rule out any upcoming referendum under the Good Friday Agreement.
- Sep 12
Donald Trump backs Irish unification and predicts end to Iran war during Dublin visit
Arriving in Dublin for a 48-hour trip, the US president met with Irish leaders and predicted that Northern Ireland would eventually unite with the Republic.
