Gaza’s defiance spurs hope
Today belongs to the Gazans who have sacrificed everything — homes, schools, universities, hospitals, life and limb — to keep alight the torch of freedom.
Conflict/War
Aspirations for democracy, human rights and civilian rule must shape Myanmar’s future
ASEAN’s credibility hinges on adopting a principled, people-centered approach to Myanmar.
What are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
First phase of deal includes Palestinian detainees’ release in exchange for hostages, with Israeli forces expected to withdraw in 2nd stage and finally, Gaza’s rebuilding in…
Nepali student Bipin Joshi not in the Hamas-released list of hostages to be freed immediately
Hamas abducted 251 individuals during the assault, including Mr. Bipin, with 94 of them still in captivity—81 men and 13 women. Among the hostages are one Tanzanian, eight…
Myanmar junta air strike kills 28 in Rakhine, including children, says ethnic armed group
The Rakhine conflict is one element of the bloody chaos that has engulfed Myanmar since the military ousted Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in a 2021 coup, sparking a…
Truce in Gaza, but for how long?: The Jakarta Post
While we are elated by the news of a truce on Wednesday between Israel and Hamas in their war in the Gaza Strip, we know this is not the first declaration of a ceasefire since…
Gaza ceasefire will bring much-needed relief, says Malaysia PM Anwar
Welcoming the move, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the efforts of countries including Egypt, Qatar and the United States who had acted as mediators for the agreement.
Atrocities of war: The Korea Herald
Given that the casualties of North Korean soldiers are expected to rise, the government should seek ways to ensure their legal rights when they wish to defect, in close…
War, geoeconomic confrontation pose biggest risks to the globe in 2025: WEF survey
The survey was conducted as part of the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2025, which was unveiled in the run-up to the WEF Summit kicking off in Davos on Jan 20.
100 days of solitude: Hunger, strife and despair in Parachinar
Sporadic violence stemming from Kurram's complex issues has brought life for its 800,000 people to a standstill.