Dictators such as Kim Jong Un or Bashar al-Assad could be encouraged to buy English football clubs if “preposterous” proposals from Tory peers are passed, campaigners have warned.

Syria has celebrated its first New Year since the ousting of dictator Bashar Al Assad after more than 43 years of his family’s rule.

The leadership of Kim Jong-un has maintained a reputation for enforcing strict control over its population. Citizens are frequently required to follow directives aimed at meeting state needs ...

In Syria, President Bashar al-Assad stepped down and moved to Russia after losing control over parts of the country. In Abkhazia, public dissatisfaction has grown over agreements with Russia.

Recently, a video featuring Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, caught the attention of South Korean intelligence.