with Hannah Kelly
Described as a "grave national emergency"
North Korea has announced the country's first Covid-19 infections, over 2 years into the pandemic declaration.
State media says the Omicron variant has been identified, with the outbreak being described as a "grave national emergency".
The country's leader Kim Jong-un has called for Covid-19 measures to be raised to maximum levels.
Sky's Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire has more details:
Human-To-Human Transmission Suspected To Be Cause Of Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship
Two Irish nationals are among those onboard the MV Hondius, which is currently moored off the coast of Cape Verde
Fresh Doubts Over Ceasefire Between US And Iran Following Reported Strikes In UAE
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says the US military has fired at seven small Iranian vessels in the shipping channel
Video Emerges From Sallins Man Onboard Intercepted Gaza Flotilla
He is one of six Irish citizens among over 175 activists taken from the Sumud Flotilla
Tensions Rise as US Warns Iran Ahead of Fresh Talks
Donald Trump has issued new warnings to Iran following reported ceasefire breaches.
Strait Of Hormuz Fully Open To Shipping During Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the move on social media, but says the US Navy blockade on Iran will continue
Sallins Man Aboard Flotilla To Gaza
Colm Byrne from Sallins is onboard his second flotilla towards Gaza, after last years was intercepted.
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