Ireland cabinet to consider ban on goods from Israeli settlements
Ireland's cabinet is due to consider legislation that would prohibit the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Helen McEntee is bringing the proposal to colleagues for approval, with the government aiming to enact it before the summer recess in July. The move would make the importation of such goods an offence under section 14 of the Customs Act 2015.The bill is titled the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill. According to the government position set out ahead of the cabinet meeting, Ireland has long supported a peaceful resolution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Bolivia unrest causes widespread disruption and prompts cabinet reshuffle
Weeks of unrest in Bolivia have escalated into widespread disruption, according to the supplied report, with protests now significant enough to force a cabinet reshuffle. The incident is described as a national political crisis rather than a single isolated demonstration, suggesting the pressure on the government has been building over time. The latest development centres on the president's decision to change the cabinet as the unrest continues.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says the protests have affected normal activity across the country. It also states that the unrest has lasted for weeks, indicating a sustained challenge rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Vanuatu approves China pact and readies revised Australia deal amid accusations
Vanuatu says its cabinet has approved a new strategic cooperation pact with China and a stripped-back version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the country was now ready to sign the revised Australian deal, while also confirming approval of the China agreement. He accused both Beijing and Canberra of undermining Vanuatu as they compete for influence in the Pacific state.Mr Napat made the comments in parliament, where he said the two powers were too focused on gaining strategic leverage. He said Vanuatu would remain "friends to all, and enemies to none" and would not favour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
John Swinney re-appointed as Scotland's first minister after parliamentary vote
John Swinney is set to be re-appointed as first minister of Scotland after winning a vote in the Scottish Parliament. The SNP leader secured the nomination in Holyrood on Tuesday, with his formal appointment due to be rubber-stamped by the King before a signing-in ceremony at the Court of Session on Wednesday. He is also expected to appoint a cabinet on the same day.Swinney won after three rounds of voting, under a process in which candidates needed to gain more support than all of their rivals combined. The lowest-scoring candidate was eliminated in each round until one nominee remained. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
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