CONFLICT

Animated film depicts Saudi military invading rival power and deposing supreme leader while 'liberated' Iranians cheer and wave posters of Saudi ruler.

Josh Robbins Dec 20, 2017

A report has revealed that North Korea has begun testing the loading of the anthrax onto intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Jordan Bhatt Dec 20, 2017

In a recent UK interview, one defector claimed North Korea has a secret army of soldiers so heavily brainwashed that they could act as suicide bombers for Kim Jong-un.

James Tennent Dec 19, 2017

Several thousand North Koreans braved freezing conditions in Pyongyang to pay tribute to their former leader Kim Jong-il on the sixth anniversary of his death.

Josh Robbins Dec 18, 2017

Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam to run in Libya's 2018 presidential elections, tribal chief Basem al-Hashimi al-Soul has said.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 18, 2017

The CIA provided information that helped prevent bombings in St Petersburg's Kazansky Cathedral and other sites, the Kremlin said.

Nicole Rojas Dec 17, 2017

Linda Wenzel, who was 15 years old when captured fighting for Isis, is facing the death penalty after being arrested in Mosul in July.

James Hetherington Dec 15, 2017

IBTimes UK looks back at how the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of the jihadists played out across the year, in 100 powerful photos.

David Sim Dec 15, 2017

The head of the UK's Armed Forces has warned that Russia's Navy threatens underwater communication cables. Sir Stuart Peach issued the warning in a speech to the RUSI think tank.

Brendan Cole Dec 14, 2017

Russian money made its way to Assad regime's chemical weapons programme and the oil trade with Isis, BuzzFeed investigation into slush funds reveals.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 14, 2017

Disappearance of Kim Jong-un's top aide General Hwang Pyong-so sparks rumours that he may have been executed for receiving kickbacks in exchange for promotions at Politburo.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 14, 2017

Footage shows Israeli troops known as "mustarabeen" arresting Palestinian stone throwers at a demonstration in Ramallah.

Brendan Cole Dec 13, 2017

The ship washed up on a beach in Kashiwazaki in north Japan, prompting concerns that Pyongyang has launched a spy campaign.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 13, 2017

China is marking the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre in which it says Japanese troops killed 300,000 people.

David Sim Dec 13, 2017

CBS News uncovered a culture of systematic sexual misconduct at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, which is a feeder school to the US Air Force.

Josh Robbins Dec 12, 2017

LGBT groups hailed a federal court decision denying a stay on an injuction for Trump's transgender military ban, meaning the US military will allow transgender recruits from 2018.

James Tennent Dec 11, 2017

Reuters photojournalists tell the stories behind some of 2017's most memorable news images, and discuss their impact, both on the world and on themselves.

David Sim Dec 11, 2017

Despite outspending both Russia and China on national security, the US military could lose the next war - new Rand Corporation report claims.

Jason Murdock Dec 11, 2017

The Palestinian Health Ministry has issued a statement saying 25 people, including 6 children, were injured in strikes. Israel says rockets had been fired from the Gaza Strip.

William Watkinson Dec 08, 2017

People set fire to US and Israeli flags and destroyed effigies of Donald Trump in Muslim-majority countries around the globe, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt and Indonesia.

David Sim Dec 08, 2017

In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian stone-throwers traded volleys in the streets with soldiers firing tear gas and rubber bullets.

David Sim Dec 08, 2017

North Korean spies feared to have infiltrated 'ghost ships' off north western coast of Japan as Pyongyang advances nuclear programme.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 07, 2017

Clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops have erupted across the West Bank in a show of anger over Trump's move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

David Sim Dec 07, 2017

The Tory politician suggested that air strikes could be used to get rid of the 270 UK citizens who travelled to Syria and Iraq.

Lara Rebello Dec 07, 2017

Trump had promised along the campaign trail to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, despite international warnings, he's making good on that promise.

James Tennent Dec 06, 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Donald Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem Israel's capital will play into the hands of terror groups in Middle East.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 06, 2017

Elements of genocide against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims seem to be present in crisis, human rights tsar tells UN council.

Jordan Bhatt Dec 06, 2017

Officials said on Tuesday night that Trump will make the announcement on Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy.

James Tennent Dec 06, 2017

Coalition warplanes pounded Yemen's capital with at least 25 air strikes overnight in apparent retaliation for the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh by Houthi rebels.

David Sim Dec 05, 2017