North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Army in February. As it showed off 12 of its massive intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade, expert Korea-watchers spotted there appear to have been some significant changes in the country’s military and political hierarchy. ChoeContinue Reading
Mila Supinskaya Glashchenko/Shutterstock A friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of your family or social group. But it can be difficult to know what to do or what is expected, particularly if youContinue Reading
The Irish economy is expected to perform better than previously expected this year as inflationary pressures across global markets ease. The Irish Businesses and Employers Confederation (Ibec) upgraded their economic forecasts for the year, predicting inflation will fall to under 4 per cent for the year. Publishing their economic outlookContinue Reading
As English dialects go, cockney is one of the most influential. Long considered the preserve of working-class communities in east London, it has shaped the way people speak across the country, from Reading, Milton Keynes and even Hull all the way to Glasgow. Even Queen Elizabeth II, throughout her lifetime,Continue Reading
Police attended the scene of a security alert in Beragh, Co Tyrone on Saturday, hours after a vigil had been held there to condemn the shooting of an off-duty PSNI officer. A “suspicious object” was discovered in the village outside Omagh, where officer John Caldwell was shot on Wednesday night.Continue Reading
The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security concerns.Continue Reading
With Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, the UK has lost an expert in constructing a public image and winning support across political divides. Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party (SNP) to an unprecedented five electoral victories – three in Westminster and two in her home parliament of Holyrood. As deputy and thenContinue Reading
The likelihood of China using military force to “reunify” Taiwan is growing. Some believe the Chinese government could use military action to distract its population from troubles at home after China’s economic growth fell to its second lowest level for decades in 2022. There are numerous signals from Beijing aboutContinue Reading
The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating linksContinue Reading
The movie seems destined for internet infamy but doesn’t live up to the promise of its viral trailer.Continue Reading
