Concerns

US President Joe Biden expressed uncertainty about the potential for a peaceful US election in November, pointing to inflammatory remarks made by Republican contender Donald Trump, who continues to deny his 2020 loss.

Iran has announced that its missile assault on Israel has concluded unless provoked further, while both Israel and the US vowed to respond to Tehran's escalation as concerns about a broader conflict heightened.

The Tánaiste has confirmed that Irish troops stationed in Lebanon are currently safe, although he expressed his "very concerned" feelings regarding the commencement of "ground raids" by Israeli forces in villages located in southern…