Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indicates growing Russian vulnerability.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled sweeping measures to curb illegal migration. But as tensions rise and anti-migrant protesters remain unconvinced, can his plan end the wave of anti-foreigner protests?
The EU’s 21st sanctions package includes a provision to deny entry to anyone who has served in Russia’s armed forces amid the invasion of Ukraine. It will also target the so-called shadow fleet, banks and cryptocurrency.
Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel’s military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion.
Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. This followed a week of migration-related riots last June in Northern Ireland.
The Pentagon has reportedly raised Israel’s espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. While both sides officially deny this, the case remains highly controversial due to the war in Iran.
The Chinese leader’s first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China’s economic power, analysts say.
The World Health Organization head is visiting Uganda, praising its "prompt and capable response" to the Ebola outbreak just across the border in DRC’s Ituri province. Uganda has logged just a few cases, mainly imported.
Iran already had one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the world. Now, rights groups say, the country is using the current conflict to carry out even more executions, in an attempt to repress dissent.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sparked outrage with the renaming of an army unit. Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants to strip him of his country’s highest order. Can PM Donald Tusk smooth things over?
