Why is China conducting military flights near Taiwan? Taiwan lives under the constant spectre of invasion by China, and the final quarter of 2021 saw a massive spike in Chinese incursions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone. World • 29 Jan 22
Why is China conducting military flights near Taiwan? Taiwan lives under the constant spectre of invasion by China, and the final quarter of 2021 saw a massive spike in Chinese incursions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone. World • 29 Jan 22
Taiwan and Lithuania forge ties despite China pressure Taiwan and Lithuania have become strange bedfellows despite China's warnings to the European nation last year. So how did this seemingly unlikely relationship develop, and why is China now putting pressure on Lithuania? World • 13 Jan 22
Taiwan and Lithuania forge ties despite China pressure Taiwan and Lithuania have become strange bedfellows despite China's warnings to the European nation last year. So how did this seemingly unlikely relationship develop, and why is China now putting pressure on Lithuania? World • 13 Jan 22
€247m fund transfer to Afghanistan charities agreed Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have decided to transfer vital funds to humanitarian organisations in the stricken country. World • 10 Dec 21
€247m fund transfer to Afghanistan charities agreed Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have decided to transfer vital funds to humanitarian organisations in the stricken country. World • 10 Dec 21
Girls not permitted to attend school in Afghanistan The Taliban has confirmed for the first time that girls are not permitted to attend secondary school in Afghanistan, deeming it "unsafe". World • 08 Dec 21
Girls not permitted to attend school in Afghanistan The Taliban has confirmed for the first time that girls are not permitted to attend secondary school in Afghanistan, deeming it "unsafe". World • 08 Dec 21
War in Tigray: How did it start and can it be resolved? Ethiopia has entered its second year of civil war, as government forces clash with those loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front. How did this conflict begin, and why is it proving so hard to resolve? World • 24 Nov 21
War in Tigray: How did it start and can it be resolved? Ethiopia has entered its second year of civil war, as government forces clash with those loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front. How did this conflict begin, and why is it proving so hard to resolve? World • 24 Nov 21
Desperate people caught up in EU-Belarus stand-off Thousands of migrants are camped out close to the Poland-Belarus border in dire conditions aiming to cross into the European Union, in a crisis that began over the summer, and one the EU says was engineered by Minsk in retaliation for sanctions. World • 18 Nov 21
Desperate people caught up in EU-Belarus stand-off Thousands of migrants are camped out close to the Poland-Belarus border in dire conditions aiming to cross into the European Union, in a crisis that began over the summer, and one the EU says was engineered by Minsk in retaliation for sanctions. World • 18 Nov 21
Irish man due to stand trial in Greece next week A 27-year-old Irish man is due to go on trial next week in Greece facing charges of people smuggling, membership of a criminal organisation and espionage. World • 11 Nov 21
Irish man due to stand trial in Greece next week A 27-year-old Irish man is due to go on trial next week in Greece facing charges of people smuggling, membership of a criminal organisation and espionage. World • 11 Nov 21
Nations lobbying to change climate report, leak shows Leaked documents show that the biggest producers of oil, coal and beef are lobbying scientists intensely to try to strip a landmark climate report of recommendations that threaten their interests. Climate Change • 21 Oct 21
Nations lobbying to change climate report, leak shows Leaked documents show that the biggest producers of oil, coal and beef are lobbying scientists intensely to try to strip a landmark climate report of recommendations that threaten their interests. Climate Change • 21 Oct 21
Afghan economy on brink of collapse, diplomat warns The Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that Afghanistan's economy is on the brink of collapse. World • 27 Sep 21
Afghan economy on brink of collapse, diplomat warns The Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that Afghanistan's economy is on the brink of collapse. World • 27 Sep 21
Angela Merkel - from scientist to world leader A small boy asks his mother, "Mummy, can men also be Chancellor?" So the joke goes in Germany, where Angela Merkel has held the role for 16 years. Europe • 23 Sep 21
Angela Merkel - from scientist to world leader A small boy asks his mother, "Mummy, can men also be Chancellor?" So the joke goes in Germany, where Angela Merkel has held the role for 16 years. Europe • 23 Sep 21
