Diplomacy and International Relations

Five new hotels were opened in Samjiyon, near the Chinese border, with Kim Jong Un praising the "rising status" of North Korea’s people.

Italy’s competition authority AGCM claims the budget airline blocked payment methods and mass-deleted accounts to manipulate travel agencies and force them into partnerships. Ryanair has pledged to appeal the fine.

The president said the new "Trump class" Navy vessels will be the largest in the history of the US. Trump wants to boost American shipbuilding as China expands its maritime fleet.

The Israeli government believes that "Galei Tzahal," one of Israel’s most popular radio stations, broadcasts "political and divisive content." Opposition figures have criticized proposals to close it down.

The Trump administration has diverged from the position of former US President Joe Biden, throwing its weight behind the German chemical giant in its courtroom battle over the pesticide Roundup.

Two identical artworks have appeared on the streets of London, at least one of which has been officially claimed by the mysterious artist Banksy. But what is Banksy trying to tell us just days before Christmas?

The Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF traded the blame over the reason for the attacks in Aleppo. Turkey blames Kurdish forces for not wanting to integrate into Syria’s newly-established army.

The US considered the pursued vessel to be part of "Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion," according to media reports. A US official reportedly said the vessel was flying a false flag.

Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power.

France’s presidential silverware keeper and two other men are suspected of stealing thousands of euros’ worth of porcelain and other tableware from the president’s official residence.