Sudan Conflict: UN Reissues Ceasefire Appeal
The United Nations has once again urged Sudan warring factions to halt hostilities, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for an immediate nationwide truce on Friday. The UN has described the…
Thailand–Cambodia Truce Ends Weeks of Intense Fighting
Thailand and Cambodia announced that a ceasefire has been signed to pause weeks of violent clashes along their shared frontier. The agreement was confirmed on Saturday through a joint statement…
Netanyahu Backs Expanded Iran Strikes, Testing US Policy Balance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push for tougher military action against Iran’s missile infrastructure during his upcoming visit to the United States, signalling fresh friction between Israeli…
Malaysia Court Convicts Najib in Major 1MDB Power Abuse Case
Malaysia 1MDB corruption case reached a major turning point on Friday, when the High Court ruled that former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is currently serving time in prison, had…
Palestinian Faces Sharp Economic Slowdown as Fiscal Crisis Escalates
The Palestinian economy has been sliding into a sharp slowdown, influenced by extended conflict impacts in Gaza and tighter trade and mobility barriers in the West Bank. Movement restrictions, limited…
Zelensky Praises New Peace Proposals from US Diplomats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described a recent discussion with American mediators as constructive and hopeful for advancing peace efforts. The nearly hour-long conversation on Thursday with Steve Witkoff and Jared…
Trump Confirms U.S. Military Action on ISIL Network in Northern Nigeria
The United States has launched an airstrike operation against suspected ISIL (ISIS) fighters in Nigeria’s northwestern region, according to a statement from former US President Donald Trump. In a post…
Gaza’s First Christmas in Two Years: Hope Amid Hardship
The Holy Family Church in Gaza illuminated its Christmas tree for the first time in two years as the community gathered for Christmas Eve mass. The main prayer hall overflowed…
Russia Claims Seizure of More Than 5,100 sq km in Ukraine This Year
Russia has intensified its public statements about the Ukraine war, issuing sweeping claims about territorial control that analysts say appear designed to influence both domestic opinion and ongoing diplomatic talks…
Europe and Canada Condemn New Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank has drawn strong criticism from a group of 14 countries, including Britain, Canada, Denmark and France. In a joint…