Israel’s ban on UNRWA sparks outcry
Observers say the sanction could have far-reaching humanitarian, legal and political implications and set a dangerous precedent.
Conflict/War
Vietnam calls for efforts to prevent conflicts from spreading in Middle East
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, condemned all acts of attack on civilians and civil infrastructure, as well as violations of the…
5 days to US election, North Korea fires intercontinental ballistics missile with longest flight yet
The missile flew for approximately 86 minutes, the longest time of any North Korean missile to date, traveling about 1,000 kilometers before falling into the waters between North…
Indian and Chinese troops gift sweets for Diwali at contested border
On Thursday, photographs released by the Indian army showed soldiers shaking hands and handing gift-wrapped boxes of sweets in the rugged icy mountains of Ladakh and Arunachal…
14 dead as land conflict sparks clashes among ex-Moro rebels in southern Philippines
Shaken residents flee their homes.
China closes all border gates to Myanmar’s Wa region, halting cargo imports
This restriction includes essential goods such as fuel, construction materials, and electrical equipment.
Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists
India has called Sikh separatists “terrorists” and threats to its security. Sikh separatists demand an independent homeland known as Khalistan to be carved out of India. An…
Selected North Korea troops, generals may be deployed to front lines, says South Korean intelligence
Soldiers in the deployed units were ordered to remain silent, while their families were falsely told they were merely participating in training exercises, says Rep. Lee…
ASEAN to remain resolute in face of North Korea threat
At this juncture in time, ASEAN should release a statement expressing its worries and backing the efforts of South Korea and the UN to promote worldwide peace and stability.
Paris exhibition spotlights Afghan women who ‘lost hope’
No Woman’s Land' highlights everyday lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule.