Inside Israel’s container prison: Indonesians recount beatings, abuse
Detainees said torture, physical violence, sexual abuse and restricted access to food and water became part of daily life during four days in custody.
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Activist sailed to Gaza to break the Israel siege. Now Vietnam faces a diplomatic dilemma
Organisers said the Spring 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla was “the largest coordinated civilian maritime effort for Palestine to date," with over 70 boats and thousands of…
10 countries, including Pakistan, condemn Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla
The joint statement by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives and Spain was shared by the Foreign Office on…
Active neutrality in a dangerous era: Malaysia’s test from Hormuz to Strait of Malacca
Malaysia does not need to be a military actor in the US-Iran conflict to be strategically affected by it, says the writer.
Israel’s friends and foes
The writer observes that: "Israel appears to be losing friends and gaining new foes, largely due to its increasingly forceful posture toward its neighbours."
‘Reprehensible’: Pakistan condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem
The condemnation issued by the Foreign Office said “these reprehensible acts constitute a blatant violation of international law, as well as of the sanctity and inviolability of…
Lebanon talks: Dawn
It is reportedly the first time since the early 1990s that major delegations from both states met directly, says the editorial.
‘Might doesn’t make right’ in interdependent world
The law-of-the-jungle aphorism of “might makes right” seems to be sweeping across the world, laments the writer.
Pakistan DPM Dar urges US, Iran to uphold commitment to ceasefire as talks conclude without deal
Both sides reached an understanding on several points, but “views are far apart” on two to three issues.
Were we close to a nuclear catastrophe?
"But Iran surprised its attackers and gained the respect of the world through its resilience," says the writer.