20 years since the day that changed the world It is often referred to as the day that changed the world, but the repercussions of the 9/11 attacks US were felt far beyond the … US • 10 Sep 21
Is Afghanistan testing US relations with its allies? Events in Afghanistan have tested the notion that Biden is a US President who would be in lockstep with Europe, with many European leaders having … World • 28 Aug 21
What do we know about Taliban founder Mullah Baradar? Disembarking a plane in Kandahar to be greeted by his supporters, the return of Mullah Baradar to Afghanistan is yet another indicator of the Taliban's … World • 19 Aug 21
Beirut blast one year on: No answers amid economic woes As well as chronic food shortages in Lebanon there are also severe difficulties accessing clean water, electricity and education as the country buckles under continuing … World • 01 Aug 21
Lebanon 'days away' from social explosion, PM warns Lebanon is a country on the brink with an economy and society careering further into crisis and is "days away from social explosion," according to … World • 06 Jul 21
Coroner's court hears Stardust inquest can proceed Dublin City Coroner's Court has been told that outstanding issues surrounding the provision of legal aid for the families of those killed in the Stardust … Ireland • 23 Jun 21
Belarus, Lukashenko and 'Europe's last dictatorship' It was the Bush administration which coined the term "Europe's last dictatorship" for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Analysis and Comment • 25 May 21
Spectre of unhappy Cummings returns to haunt Johnson When Dominic Cummings walked out the door of Number 10 Downing Street in November of last year many wondered how long it would take before … Analysis and Comment • 01 May 21
Navalny a dominant opposition figure, even from prison He was once described by the Wall Street Journal as "the man Vladimir Putin fears most". Analysis and Comment • 24 Apr 21
Suez Canal issues 'should have been foreseen' - expert An international maritime expert has said that the difficulties encountered when the MV Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal should have been foreseen. World • 29 Mar 21
