Herald section
The latest world reporting from The Belfast Herald.
A Royal Air Force Typhoon destroyed a small hostile drone over Syria on 14 December 2021, marking the first enemy aircraft shot down by an RAF pilot since the Falklands War. The engagement occurred near the Al Tanf coalition base close to the Iraq border during a routine patrol.
President Joe Biden stated that deploying American troops to Ukraine was not under consideration, as tensions eased following a virtual summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. emphasized diplomatic engagement over military action.
A Hamas gunman opens fire in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, killing an Israeli man and wounding three others, before being shot and killed by Israeli forces.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson states that the west will have to choose between reliance on Russian gas and supporting Ukraine amid reported buildups of the Russian military near the border with Ukraine.
China's leader will not attend COP26 in Glasgow, UK officials confirmed, amid concerns over global climate action and China's role as top emitter.
Ireland and Estonia confirm intentions to join an OECD-led multilateral agreement setting a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15 per cent, ending their status as hold-outs among OECD members.
Jersey has rejected 75 French fishing licence applications, escalating disputes over post-Brexit fishing rights in the English Channel. French officials have condemned the move, with ministers warning of retaliatory measures.
The U.S., U.K., and Australia establish AUKUS to enhance regional security, with Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarines. The alliance aims to counter growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific.