UN Secretary-General Presses for Gaza Aid Amid Rafah Evacuation Blockade
The head of the United Nations has renewed calls for Israel to immediately allow large-scale humanitarian assistance into Gaza, as Israeli authorities continue to block most Palestinians from leaving the…
Bangladesh Elections: Can Parties Deliver Jobs, Cash and Loans?
As Bangladesh enters the final stretch of election campaigning, political parties are rolling out ambitious pledges on jobs, cash assistance and social protection — promises that resonate deeply with voters…
Iran President Moves to Restart Talks With the United States
Iran president has said he has instructed senior diplomats to pursue talks with the United States, signalling a possible diplomatic opening as fears of a military confrontation appear to be…
Iran Signals Openness to Progress in Nuclear Talks as Tensions Ease
Iran has indicated that progress may soon be made toward reviving nuclear negotiations with the United States, as regional diplomatic efforts intensify and both sides appear to be stepping back…
Red Line: Aid Groups in Gaza Continue Work Despite Israel’s Threats After MSF Ban
International humanitarian organisations operating in Gaza say they will not comply with new Israeli registration requirements, warning that the demands threaten staff safety and undermine humanitarian principles. Eight aid groups…
In Wartime Ukraine, Sympathy for Palestine Is No Longer Taboo
When Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, Ukraine leadership moved swiftly to express solidarity with Israel. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly backed Israel, while First Lady Olena Zelenska…
Gaza Patients Left Waiting as Israel Begins Rafah Crossing Pilot
From her family’s tent in an-Nazla, Jabalia, in northern Gaza, Nebal al-Hessi follows news updates on her phone about the limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing — a development…
Pakistan Forces Kill 145 Militants in Balochistan After Attacks
Pakistani security forces say they have killed at least 145 fighters in the southwestern province of Balochistan following a large-scale manhunt launched after coordinated gun and bomb attacks that killed…
Israel Says Gaza Rafah Crossing to Reopen Monday for Limited Travel
Israel has announced that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on Monday under a limited “pilot phase,” allowing restricted movement for Palestinians amid mounting medical emergencies…
Khamenei Warns US of Regional War if Iran Is Attacked
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that a military strike against Iran would ignite a wider regional conflict, as Washington deploys additional military forces to the…