An Irish peacekeeper deployed along the Lebanese border with Israel was shot and killed, and three others were injured. The attack is being investigated.
Tag: territorial disputes
Indian and Chinese Soldiers Again Trade Blows at Disputed Border
Tensions are still simmering two years after a deadly confrontation over a remote region each country claims as its own.
Lebanese Shepherds Accused of Spying Along Disputed Border With Israel
Lebanese herders say that Israel crosses an ill-defined frontier to abduct and interrogate them. Israel accuses the herders of espionage on behalf of Hezbollah.
Kamala Harris Promises Support and Denounces China During Philippines Visit
The vice president accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in disputed waters, as the Biden administration seeks partners to counter Beijing.
A Distracted Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Its Old Soviet Sphere
Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.
An Israel-Lebanon Border Deal Could Increase Natural Gas Supplies
Offshore gas fields in the Mediterranean could become one of several new energy sources for European countries as they seek independence from Russia.
The Fight Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Explained
The hostilities that flared again last week reflect decades of animosity over a mountain region, but the consequences could be far wider. Here’s a guide.
Pelosi, in Armenia, Condemns Azerbaijan Over Clashes
Fighting last week, the deadliest between the two countries since 2020, was “initiated by the Azeris,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, while also calling for a negotiated settlement.
2 Years After Deadly Fistfights, India and China Pull Back From Border
The two sides, after 16 rounds of talks, made an announcement a week before their leaders will meet in Uzbekistan.
U.S. Warships Sail Taiwan Strait, Defying Chinese Pressure
Two guided-missile cruisers were the first to visit since China began extensive military drills after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.