Northeast region’s system of grassroots democracy prioritised equality between men and women and direct participation of communities

Five-yearly congress typically sets out Pyongyang’s military and political strategy

Expiration of US-Russia deal raises risk of new nuclear arms race in which Europe could find itself in particularly uncomfortable position

From colonial governors to teaching orders and Olympians, Ireland has a hidden role in the making of the city

Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM

US is reportedly seeking to negotiate regime change in Cuba, but the country has no oil and exports little

Jilted by the United States, the European Union and India have agreed a trade deal after two decades of on-off negotiations

Zhang Youxia was seen as a close ally of the country’s president and regarded as untouchable

The Global Briefing: President Maia Sandu said she would prefer Moldova to give up its independence to become part of Romania

Israel’s move towards opening Rafah crossing is vital step in starting work of Gaza’s new technocratic government under board’s supervision

President Xi Jinping in sole operational command of army amid aim of progressing modernisation plan

Despite Taipei’s bustling bars and a buoyant economy, thoughts of invasion are never far due to relentless Chinese military pressure and ‘cognitive warfare’

Almost two months after the blaze that killed 168 people, survivors are still in limbo, caught between grief, rehousing promises and growing political unease

The Vietnamese Communist Party is set to re-elect Lam as general secretary, but it remains to be seen if he also becomes president

Canada’s prime minister calls on middle powers to act as counterweight to US and China in remarkable Davos speech