Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read More

Somalia and African Union Condemn Israel’s Decision to Recognise Somaliland as an Independent State

Somalia and the African Union reacted sharply on Friday after Israel became the first nation to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, escalating tensions across the Horn of Africa … Read More

Myanmar’s Junta Sets January Date for Second Phase of Disputed Election

Myanmar’s military government has announced that the second phase of its controversial multi-stage election will take place on January 11, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The election has … Read More