# tensions

Last week

29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023

US says Russia is not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty

Moscow announced in early August that it was suspending US inspections of its military sites, which were part of the New START treaty.

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Jan 31st 2023, 9:54 PM

Last month

January 2023

# Lima

Protesters stream into Peru’s capital demanding resignation of president

The protests follow a weeks-long movement to demand Dina Boluarte’s resignation, the dissolution of Congress, and immediate elections.

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Jan 19th 2023, 10:05 PM

Last year

2022

# Western Balkans

Serbs start removing barricades in easing of tensions in Kosovo

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced removal of the barricades following calls by the EU and the US to de-escalate tensions.

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Dec 29th 2022, 12:16 PM

# Western Balkans

Tension soars as Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia

The EU and the US have called on both countries to “refrain from provocations, threats, or intimidation”.

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Dec 28th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Pyongyang

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military says

It comes days after the country announced a successful test of a solid-fuel motor for a new weapons system.

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Dec 18th 2022, 7:16 AM

# tensions

North Korean missile may have had range to hit US mainland, Japan says

The intercontinental ballistic missile is believed to have landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone this morning.

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Nov 18th 2022, 7:05 AM

# CETA

Divisions emerging between Govt parties over amending legislation to ratify CETA

The Supreme Court ruled that ratifying CETA currently was unconstitutional.

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Nov 15th 2022, 6:16 PM

# tensions

North Korea fires four ballistic missiles into the sea

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the missiles flew around 130 kilometres toward the North’s western sea.

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Nov 5th 2022, 10:46 AM

# tensions

China’s President Xi Jinping calls for military growth amid tension with US

The Communist Party congress comes amid a painful economic slump and tension with Washington and Asian neighbours over trade, technology and security.

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Oct 16th 2022, 9:28 AM

# tensions

China says troops 'remain on high alert' as two US warships sail through Taiwan Strait

It is the first transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island following the visit of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Aug 28th 2022, 9:42 AM

# tensions

China’s military drills appear to simulate attack, says Taiwan

China launched live-fire military drills following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan earlier this week.

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Aug 6th 2022, 12:11 PM

# tensions

China will 'not hesitate to start war' if Taiwan declares independence, Beijing warns US

China’s defence minister made the comments during his first face-to-face meeting with his US counterpart in Singapore.

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Jun 10th 2022, 8:05 PM

# Temple Mount

Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli 'flag march'

Hamas warned against marchers passing through the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying it would use “all possibilities” to confront them.

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May 29th 2022, 10:50 AM

# Kyiv Embassy

Department of Foreign Affairs says 145 Irish citizens now registered with embassy in Ukraine

The department said that this number “may rise further over the coming days”.

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Feb 14th 2022, 4:36 PM

# ukraine crisis

Kremlin urges US to 'stop escalating tensions' as NATO flags Russian troop build-up in Belarus

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg raised concerns about Russian troop buildup in Belarus.

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Feb 3rd 2022, 11:57 AM

# tensions

Vladimir Putin accuses West of 'ignoring Russia's fundamental concerns' about Ukraine

The Russian president was speaking last night.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 7:47 AM

# ukraine tensions

US offers no concessions in response to Russian demands over Ukraine

But Antony Blinken said the written response also contains “serious” offers for a diplomatic path to de-escalate soaring tensions.

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Jan 26th 2022, 9:31 PM

# tensions

Taoiseach: Ireland 'not politically neutral but militarily neutral' as Ukraine travel advice is updated

Irish people are now advised against non-essential travel to Ukraine.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Russia's massing of troops the Ukrainian border was not justified.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he was "not aware" of plans for the use of Irish airspace for the transport of troops or weapons to Ukraine.

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Jan 25th 2022, 9:57 PM

# ukraine tensions

US puts troops on alert over Ukraine as Biden calls European allies

NATO also said it was sending jets and ships to bolster its eastern flank.

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Jan 24th 2022, 10:24 PM

# Explainer

Explainer: What's the latest with Russia-Ukraine tensions and is an invasion likely?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine today ahead of talks with Russia on Friday.

Moscow has been accused of massing tens of thousands of troops near its border with Ukraine in preparation for an invasion.

The conflict in eastern Ukraine has so far left more than 13,000 dead.

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Jan 19th 2022, 3:01 PM

# tensions

North Korea fires second suspected ballistic missile in less than a week

The early-morning launch came as the UN Security Council met in New York to discuss last week’s test.

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Jan 11th 2022, 6:44 AM

All time

# Explainer

Explainer: What's happening on the Russia-Ukraine border and how likely is an invasion?

Nearly 100,000 Russian troops have massed on the Ukrainian border in recent weeks.

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Dec 10th 2021, 1:08 PM

# tensions

UK Brexit minister due in Paris for talks on fishing row as France releases impounded trawler

The meeting comes a day after a French court released a British trawler impounded for a week.

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Nov 4th 2021, 8:05 AM

# tensions

Taoiseach says Poland’s challenge of EU’s legal foundations went ‘too far’

Several EU officials insisted that there would be no ganging-up against Poland.

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Oct 21st 2021, 8:21 PM

# tensions

Covid vaccine stand-off between Chicago mayor and police union sparks dueling lawsuits

A judge has banned a police union president from making public statements on the city’s Covid-19 policy.

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Oct 16th 2021, 1:25 PM

# tensions

Taiwan wants political status quo not China’s path, says president

Tsai Ing-wen also firmly rejected Chinese military coercion in a speech to mark the country’s National Day.

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Oct 10th 2021, 7:45 AM

# tensions

China's Xi vows 'reunification' with Taiwan

Self-governed Taiwan, which has never formally declared independence, lives under the constant threat of invasion by China.

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Oct 9th 2021, 7:25 AM

# tensions

North Korea warns UN to ‘think of the consequences’ of criticising missiles work

Pyongyang resumed missile tests in September after a six-month hiatus.

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Oct 3rd 2021, 11:29 AM

# tensions

Taiwan rebukes China over record fighter jet incursion

Beijing marked its National Day on Friday with its biggest aerial show of force against Taiwan to date.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 9:03 AM

# tensions

Kim Jong Un’s sister warns of ‘complete destruction’ of South Korean ties

Kim Yo Jong criticised the South Korean president for describing North Korean weapons demonstrations as a provocation.

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Sep 15th 2021, 10:17 PM

# tensions

Ex-minister Johnny Mercer blasts ‘distrustful, awful environment’ of British government

The former British Army officer has stood down as veterans minister.

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Apr 21st 2021, 10:10 PM

# tensions

Kelly accuses Donnelly of 'incompetence' during heated row in Dáil over Covid vaccine roll-out

Donnelly told the Dáil he is “reluctant” to give specific estimates on vaccine deliveries.

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Apr 1st 2021, 11:02 AM

# tensions

NI Executive adjourns for the night with no agreement on new coronavirus restrictions

Northern Ireland’s lockdown is due to end at midnight tomorrow.

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Nov 11th 2020, 8:49 PM

# tensions brewing

'Whose streets? Our streets': Anti-Trump protesters gather outside White House

Scattered protests also took place from Seattle to New York City, but across the US there were no signs of widespread unrest.

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Nov 4th 2020, 7:04 AM

# tensions

Emergency decree bans gatherings of four or more as pro-democracy protests escalate in Thailand

In a rare move, protests in Thailand have also targeted the monarchy in recent days.

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Oct 15th 2020, 7:17 AM

# tensions

Statues of Roosevelt and Lincoln toppled during Columbus Day protests in the US

Disquiet over Columbus Day was witnessed in several US and Latin American cities.

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Oct 13th 2020, 9:48 AM

# tensions

North Korea accuses South Korea of intrusion to find official’s body

South Korea denied the North’s accusation.

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Sep 27th 2020, 12:25 PM

# tensions

Kim Jong Un apologises for 'disgraceful' shooting of South Korean fisheries official

The official was shot dead on Tuesday by North Korean soldiers.

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Sep 25th 2020, 7:49 AM

# tensions

Australian journalists flee China over arrest fears

The reporters were forced to take refuge with Australian diplomats.

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Sep 8th 2020, 7:31 AM

# tensions

Explainer: Why the UK is facing a clash with China over Huawei and 5G

The Chinese tech giant’s equipment is to be stripped from the UK’s 5G network by 2027.

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Jul 15th 2020, 6:00 AM