Why Iran’s Clerical Leadership Endures Despite Ongoing Protests
Despite weeks of nationwide protests and mounting external pressure, there is little evidence of fractures within Iran’s powerful security elite that could threaten the survival of the Islamic Republic, according…
At Least 5 Killed in Gaza Building Collapses, Cold Claims More Lives
At least five Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip after a powerful winter storm caused already-damaged buildings and structures to collapse, local health officials said on Tuesday. The…
Greenland Reject U.S. Annexation Talk, Voice Fears Over Sovereignty
Inside a small office at the Danish parliament, journalists are ushered out one by one to make space for the next interview. For Aaja Chemnitz, one of Greenland two representatives…
Global Reaction Grows as Iran Protests Meet US Military Threats
Sustained protests across Iran since late December have prompted sharply different responses from governments and international organisations around the world. While some countries have raised alarm over what they describe…
Fear Spreads Among Indian Students in Bangladesh as Unrest Escalates
Every night around 8pm, Karim* secures the door of his small hostel room at East West Medical College on the outskirts of Dhaka. Any knock is met with hesitation. He…
Iran Signals War Readiness Amid Trump’s Military Deliberations
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran is fully prepared for war should the United States decide to pursue military action, following remarks by US President Donald Trump…
Sudan Forces Step Up Efforts to Reclaim Kordofan and Darfur
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) say they are preparing a renewed military campaign to regain control of the Kordofan and Darfur regions from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as…
Kashmir Residents Say India VPN Ban Deepens Psychological Strain
When Basit Banday*, a 27-year-old IT professional from Kashmir, logs in for work, safeguarding sensitive healthcare data is part of his daily responsibility. Until recently, he relied on a virtual…
UN Court to Begin Hearing on Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case
The United Nations’ highest judicial body is set to open a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its predominantly Muslim Rohingya population. Hearings at the International Court of…
Iran Pezeshkian Pledges Economic Action, Warns Against Unrest
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to address growing economic grievances, saying his government is prepared to listen to protesters, while warning against what he described as “rioters” and “terrorist…