Category : Search result: diplomatic isolation


Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks

Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.

Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners

A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.

Sleepwalking Into a World Without Human Conversation?

Exclusive analysis reveals how AI and automation are creating a future where genuine human interaction is becoming optional. Discover the profound societal and psychological implications of this silent shift.

The Hidden Loneliness Crisis Among Middle-Aged Men

New research reveals middle-aged men are among society's loneliest. This deep dive explores why traditional masculinity is creating an epidemic of isolation and what it says about modern manhood.

China seizes Aung San Suu Kyi's properties

Chinese officials have confiscated multiple properties belonging to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, escalating tensions between the two nations.

SK leader demands Japan address wartime crimes

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, has called on Japan to take responsibility for its wartime actions, including forced labour and sexual slavery, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Spain and Morocco battle over 'Octopus Capital' title

The small Spanish town of Carballiño has ignited a culinary controversy by declaring itself the 'World Capital of the Octopus', angering Moroccan officials who claim the title belongs to their country.

US criticises UK human rights record

The US State Department has raised concerns over the UK's human rights policies, prompting a strong rebuttal from Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The diplomatic row highlights tensions over civil liberties under the Conservative government.

Trump admin accused of softening human rights report

The latest US State Department human rights report, released under Trump's administration, has drawn criticism for downplaying abuses by key allies, raising concerns over diplomatic priorities.

Africa’s growing loneliness crisis explained

Urbanisation, technology, and Western cultural influences are driving an epidemic of loneliness across Africa, with profound effects on mental health and community bonds.

Page 1 of 4