As crises in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan escalate, the United Nations faces a defining moment. This analysis argues the UN must reclaim its founding principles and act with decisive moral courage to avert catastrophic human suffering and restore its fad
An FBI agent's detention in the Philippines over ammunition possession ignites a fierce diplomatic row, testing the long-standing alliance between the two nations.
A startling new memoir by South Korea's former National Security Chief discloses President Yoon Suk Yeol's deep apprehension about engaging with Donald Trump, fearing diplomatic missteps and policy upheaval should the former US President return to power.
An American Christian couple with longstanding ties to China has been sentenced to prison on espionage charges, raising serious concerns from US officials and human rights groups about religious freedom and diplomatic tensions.
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick, has declared the war in Ukraine 'unwinnable' for Kyiv and urged Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory to Russia for peace, signalling a dramatic shift in US foreign policy should the GOP win in November.
Exclusive: Leaked documents detail Donald Trump's alleged plan to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia by threatening to cut US aid, with a proposed meeting with Vladimir Putin before Volodymyr Zelensky.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes stunning revelation confirming Iranian state involvement in two recent anti-Semitic incidents, escalating diplomatic tensions and raising national security concerns.
Exclusive report details the Israeli military's intense bombardment of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, resulting in multiple casualties, including journalists, and raising grave concerns over medical and press safety in Gaza.
Explosive court documents allege former President Donald Trump, through associate Kilmar A. Garcia, attempted to bribe Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with $1 million to secure business deals for his Chinese partners, raising serious legal and diplomati
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks out for the first time following an FBI search of his home, launching a withering attack on former President Donald Trump's diplomatic approach to Vladimir Putin.
Exclusive: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held clandestine talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Alaska to explore backchannel peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict, the Independent can reveal.
A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings for The Guardian depicts the devastating impact on Palestinian journalists in Gaza, highlighting the more than 150 media workers killed and the struggle to report amidst destruction and communication blackouts.
As pro-democracy demonstrations sweep Serbia, this analysis delves into the political crisis, the battle for free media, and the crucial role the European Union must play in defending democratic values in the Balkans.
French ministers firmly reject US suggestions on tackling antisemitism, asserting the nation's republican model and legal framework are sufficient. The diplomatic stance highlights a deepening transatlantic divide on strategy.
A new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists details the devastating death toll on media professionals in Gaza, labelling it the deadliest period for journalists since records began.
Former President Donald Trump sparks outrage by comparing Baltimore to crime-ridden nations like El Salvador and Uganda in a controversial Truth Social post, drawing fierce criticism from officials and commentators.
Former US Ambassador Richard Grenell slams journalist Katie Couric and the Kennedy Centre for deliberately omitting Donald Trump and his supporters from a prestigious honours event, igniting a fierce debate on political bias and cultural recognition.
Veteran Palestinian journalist Maryam Daqqa has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home in central Gaza, according to reports from local media and press freedom organisations.
Exclusive: Burmese political cartoonist Sai, who escaped Myanmar's junta, is now being targeted by Chinese censorship demands to remove his work from a Thai university exhibition, raising serious concerns about transnational repression and artistic freedo
A Russian archbishop's apology to Vladimir Putin for a 'rude' Alaska comment has ignited a firestorm, revealing the Kremlin's historical sensitivities and the complex state of US-Russia relations.
In a fiery campaign speech, Donald Trump launched a shocking attack on the US city of Baltimore, comparing its conditions to the 'worst slums' in the world and igniting a firestorm of criticism.
Israeli military operations intensify in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, with heavy bombardment and street battles reported. Civilian casualties rise as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
Cambodia's main opposition leader, Kem Sokha, has been handed a 27-year sentence for treason, effectively barring him from politics. The verdict cements Prime Minister Hun Sen's grip on power ahead of crucial elections, drawing international condemnation.
Vladimir Putin delivers chilling, cryptic eulogy for Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, praising a 'talented businessman' but highlighting 'serious mistakes' in first comments since the mercenary leader's death in a suspicious air disaster north of Moscow.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a stark warning of intensified conflict with Hezbollah, as cross-border strikes escalate and fears of a full-scale war with Lebanon grow.
Tensions escalate as Indonesia confronts China over alleged 'territorial violations' and harassment of its fishermen near the Natuna Islands, challenging Beijing's expansive maritime claims.
US Senator and potential Trump VP JD Vance declares Ukraine war a 'stalemate' and urges Zelensky to accept negotiated peace with Russia, drawing fierce criticism from foreign policy experts.
Buckingham Palace extends a formal invitation to President Zelensky to mark Ukraine's Independence Day in Britain, signalling a major diplomatic show of solidarity against Russian aggression.
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a controversial peace plan to end the Ukraine war, with plans to meet Volodymyr Zelensky if re-elected. Discover the explosive details.
Former US President Donald Trump faces intense criticism after launching a vicious verbal attack on Baltimore, calling it a 'disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess' and targeting Congressman Elijah Cummings. The remarks have been widely condemned as rac