Leo Varadkar, the Irish Prime Minister, has officially tendered his resignation.

Varadkar met with President Michael D. Higgins at the presidential residence in Dublin on Monday evening to submit his resignation. Sabina Higgins, the president’s wife, was also present at Áras an Uachtaráin.

In March, Varadkar, the former leader of Fine Gael, surprised many with the announcement of his decision to step down from his role as head of government. He stated that he no longer felt suitable for the position, citing both personal and political factors.

At the age of 38, Varadkar became the youngest Taoiseach of Ireland in 2017. He led the coalition government in Dublin, comprised of three parties: Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party.

Simon Harris, the incoming leader of Fine Gael, faces no opposition in his bid for leadership and is poised to be elected as Taoiseach by members of parliament on Tuesday.

On Thursday, President Biden conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would review its stance on the Gaza conflict if Israel fails to promptly address the dire humanitarian conditions in the region and ensure the safety of aid personnel.

The conversation between the two leaders occurred three days after the tragic event where seven employees of the World Central Kitchen, managed by José Andrés, lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike on a convoy identified for humanitarian aid. This incident sparked condemnation both domestically and internationally. Kirby emphasized that President Biden initiated the call with Netanyahu in direct response to the fatal strike, further noting that Biden was deeply affected by the tragedy.

Former president Donald Trump is gearing up to re-engage with his supporters as he announces his plans to hit the campaign trail once again, scheduled for Tuesday. He’ll be making his presence felt in two pivotal Midwestern battleground states, Michigan and Wisconsin, aiming to reignite the enthusiasm of his base and rally their support.

Meanwhile, President Biden’s focus remains steadfastly on matters in the nation’s capital, as he continues his duties from Washington. With no public events penciled into his schedule, he’s undoubtedly immersed in the pressing issues facing the country, diligently working towards his administration’s goals and priorities.