North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles
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.
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Iran declares 'total war' on US, Israel, and Europe
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 Alarmed by UK Treatment of Palestine Action Prisoners
UN experts express grave concern for hunger-striking detainees linked to Palestine Action, questioning UK compliance with human rights law. Urgent action demanded.
North Korea's Kim orders major missile production boost
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.
Kim Jong Un Demands Major Weapons Expansion
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 to End Foreign Adoptions After UN Criticism
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 to end foreign adoptions by 2029
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 Korea unveils nuclear submarine with chilling warning
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 unveils nuclear submarine progress, Kim slams South
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's Nuclear Submarine Progress Revealed
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.
Kim Jong Un and daughter visit new luxury mountain resort
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 PM Proposes Peace Plan, US Urges Immediate Truce
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.
Irish PM in Lebanon presses for justice for Private Sean Rooney
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.
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in Gaza school
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.
UN Urges Rwanda to Leave Eastern Congo
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.
UN's Grim Week: Peacekeepers Killed, Staff Detained
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.
Gaza famine ends but hunger crisis persists, UN warns
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.
UN: RSF killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan camp attack
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 navy escorts oil tankers, defying US blockade
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.
Australia-Turkey Climate Deal Sets Stage for COP31
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 Reaches Climate Deal After All-Night Brazil Talks
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
UN to Hear Māori Rights Complaint Against NZ Government
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
The War and Treaty's National Anthem Stuns NFL Fans
American duo The War and Treaty delivered a breathtaking US national anthem performance ahead of Monday Night Football, leaving fans and critics in awe. Discover why this rendition is being hailed as one of the best.
Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Thailand Demands Apology from Cambodia Over Landmines
Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia after a landmine blast injured a soldier, reigniting border tensions. Read the latest on the suspended ceasefire.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
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