International

Why do arms continue to flow from US to Israel despite ceasefire resolution?

International Desk: The UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, a hostage release and large-scale delivery of food aid, was passed last Monday. Any sense that a US abstention

Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Japan

International Desk: An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.1 has struck the Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicentre of the quake was northern coastal

Israel bombs Iranian consulate in Syria, kills 8 incl commander

International Desk: An Iranian flag hangs as smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria,

More than 5,000 migrants cross channel in 2024

International Desk: More than 5,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year, with nearly 800 making the journey over the Easter bank holiday weekend. A total of 791 migrants

Thousands stage anti-government protests in Israel

International Desk: Israel’s deep political divisions are back on public display. They were put to one side for a while, as shock and national unity followed the 7 October attacks

Turkish opposition stuns Erdogan with local elections win

International Desk: Turkey’s main opposition party has claimed big election victories in the main cities of Istanbul and Ankara. The results are a significant blow for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who