Politics

UNSOM’s chief discusses if the conflict in Somalia is the United Nations’s biggest diplomatic failure.

‘Combustible’ period before Joe Biden takes office could complicate plans to restart diplomacy with Iran, analysts say.

We debate Poland’s controversial abortion ruling and discuss environmental rights with activist...

Sydney Morning Herald says British-Australian academic was arrested after Iran found out her partner...

Another landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi’s party means it has a chance to push through reforms – if it wants.

UN project further cements Doha’s stance against accusations by regional rivals that it supports ‘terrorism’.

Can the US revitalise its presence abroad without first healing and rebuilding at home?

Only 34 defendants showed up, with many in exile, convinced they would not get a fair hearing.

Protesters want king to relinquish control of assets valued at at least $30bn.

We are revisiting Hong Kong to see how the pandemic and the National Security Law have thwarted the fight for democracy.

An immigration document said applications for employment and visit visas are suspended for some outside the UAE.

Analysts say strategic differences between US, India, Japan and Australia may hinder their bid to deter China.

Summons issued for at least seven leaders under royal insult law, mark its first use since early 2018.

Hassan Diab says entrenched interests stymied reform efforts adding that he does not want to stay as caretaker leader.