North Korea fires long-range strategic cruise missiles in a major weapons test overseen by Kim Jong Un. South Korea and Japan warn of rising threats to regional security. Read the latest analysis.
North Korea has test-fired long-range strategic cruise missiles, with Kim Jong Un claiming it's a 'responsible exercise' of self-defence. Read the latest on the regional security implications.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares a 'total war' with the West, as Iran rebuilds nuclear capabilities post-US strikes and faces new UN sanctions. Read the full analysis.
UN experts express grave concern for hunger-striking detainees linked to Palestine Action, questioning UK compliance with human rights law. Urgent action demanded.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to significantly increase missile and artillery shell production in the coming year, raising regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
North Korea's leader has ordered a significant ramp-up in missile production and new munitions factories during an inspection of a new nuclear-powered submarine. Explore the implications for regional security.
South Korea will phase out international adoptions following UN concerns over historic fraud and abuse. The move comes after decades of sending thousands of children abroad.
South Korea vows to phase out foreign adoptions as UN investigators criticise its failure to address past human rights violations and fraudulent practices. Read the full story.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new nuclear-powered submarine, vowing to strengthen his navy's nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions. Read the full analysis.
North Korea displays a near-complete nuclear-powered submarine hull, as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's own ambitions. Experts assess the strategic shift and potential Russian aid.
North Korea displays a near-complete nuclear-powered submarine hull, as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's own ambitions. Expert analysis suggests a launch could be imminent. Explore the regional security implications.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae inspected a new luxury mountain resort, part of a drive to attract foreign tourists and earn hard currency. Read the full analysis.
Sudan's Prime Minister presents a comprehensive peace initiative to the UN to end the devastating 1000-day conflict, while the US pushes for an immediate humanitarian truce. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Irish UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, expressing national pride while urging Lebanese PM for accountability over the killing of Private Sean Rooney. Read the full story.
Israeli troops kill six Palestinians, including a baby, sheltering in a UN-run school in Gaza. Witnesses describe a targeted raid. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
The UN Security Council has called for Rwanda to pull its forces from eastern Congo and renewed the MONUSCO peacekeeping mission for one year amid escalating violence. Read the latest.
A devastating week for the UN saw six peacekeepers killed in Sudan, an interpreter die in South Sudan custody, and 10 more staff detained by Houthis in Yemen. Read the full report on the escalating threats to international personnel.
The UN states famine has lifted in Gaza due to increased aid, yet 1.6 million face severe hunger. Winter floods and a fragile ceasefire exacerbate the dire humanitarian emergency. Read the latest.
A new UN report details a three-day massacre by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the Zamzam displacement camp, killing over 1,000. Read the full investigation into the atrocities and the urgent calls for accountability.
Venezuela's navy has escorted commercial oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as the UN warns of 'extrajudicial killings'. Read the full story.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Discover the events that led to this major diplomatic and cultural split.
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's involvement. Read the full story on the escalating cultural boycott.
Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to compete. Read the full statements and reasons behind the historic boycott.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines prestigious Aky Arts Award, citing Israel's 'system of racial domination and segregation' against Palestinians. The move ignites fresh debate on cultural boycotts.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.
Calls mount for India to boycott the high-voltage Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack on pilgrims in Kashmir, escalating tensions and putting the tournament in jeopardy.
Leading Israeli filmmakers and producers have issued a stern condemnation of a pledge by UK industry figures to boycott their work, warning it stifles artistic freedom and fosters division.
Starbucks and Barclays among major brands hit by pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Belfast, Dublin and London over alleged ties to Israeli operations.