Compelled to tell her grandmother’s true story, the academic realised she’d have to confront the records of the old state security and secret police force
France, Germany and UK triggered ‘snapback’ mechanism after Tehran further restricted monitoring of nuclear programme
UN Security Council voting to reimpose broad measures on Islamic Republic after bid to extend deadline rejected
Rosita Boland travelled in Afghanistan under the Taliban with Unicef, visiting schools and reception centres
Notoriously stingy Trump seems content to continue to bankroll Israel’s monstrous war machine, even as it is ethnically cleansing the West Bank and perpetrating genocide in Gaza
The emerging alternative order is neither an axis, nor is it interested in upheaval
Despite an initial mood of wartime solidarity, Iranians across the political spectrum believe the conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities of the system
Houthis say they launched missile towards Israeli-owned tanker in Red Sea
Leaders of world’s most populous countries bid to reassure one another of relationship as ‘partners not rivals’
Television: Dark Wolf is loud and noisy and not for everyone, but packs undeniable punch
Homes, schools, synagogues and vehicles have been targets by antisemitic vandalism and arson since Israel began its war in Gaza in late 2023
Islamist group vows ‘no life’ in country if government seeks to remove Iran-backed militia
Three countries say Iran must resume negotiations with US over nuclear programme
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Remembrance event is held to mark 80 years since first atomic bomb dropped on Japan
Once an advocate of US soft power, the secretary of state is implementing Maga values from isolationism to impatience with foreign aid
Tehran's foreign minister says Trump administration 'should explain why they attacked us’ in June
Tehran repurposes folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing support at home
Hodeidah port used ‘to transfer weapons from the Iranian regime’, claims Israeli military
Dozens of Israelis arrested after allegedly photographing military bases or being offered large sums by Iran to assassinate senior figures
Mass expulsions leave many facing uncertain future in Afghanistan amid poverty and harsh restrictions on women and girls
Official said any attempts by Iran to recover it would almost certainly be detected
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation proposes ‘Humanitarian Transit Areas’ located inside and outside of war–torn enclave
Investigators believe Kinahan organised crime group among transnational gangs linked to €157m seizure
Defence minister instructs armed forces to devise ‘enforcement plan’ for ceasefire
Iran passes legislation to suspend co-operation with International Atomic Energy Agency
Warships and artillery launch one of the deadliest bombardments of territory for months
At a meeting with Tánaiste Simon Harris in Dublin Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani also discussed the current situation in Iran
Strait closure would have affected transport of vast quantities of oil and gas
Department did not confirm whether premises has been identified for permanent chancery
Kyiv’s long-range strike drones hit Russian weapons plant more than 1,000km from front line
Unless geopolitics alters economic fundamentals, the default reaction is to fade the panic
Deputy foreign minster says US had not yet stated its position on possible future attacks, nor created confidence required for such dialogue
Iran demands the UN recognise Israel and the US as being to blame for recent 12-day war
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