TIANJIN, China, Sept 1 – During a high-profile summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, President Xi Jinping outlined his ambition for reshaping the global order with a stronger focus on the Global South. The event gathered over 20 international leaders, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the … Read more
KABUL, Sept 1 – Afghanistan has been struck by one of its deadliest earthquakes in recent years, leaving more than 800 people dead and at least 2,800 others injured. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck just after midnight, shattering homes and cutting off remote villages in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. Rescue operations are still … Read more
SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia has taken an unprecedented diplomatic step by expelling Iran’s ambassador following accusations that Tehran was directly involved in orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The move marks the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an envoy, signaling the seriousness with which the government views the … Read more
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Aug 18 – Pakistan resumed rescue and relief operations on Monday in the country’s northwestern regions after a temporary suspension caused by severe weather. Continuous heavy rains since Friday have triggered devastating flash floods that have already claimed more than 300 lives and displaced thousands of families. Officials confirmed that the majority of … Read more
SYDNEY, August 11 – Australia has announced that it will formally recognize the State of Palestine during next month’s United Nations General Assembly, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a step toward peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East. The move follows similar decisions by France, Britain, and Canada, and adds to … Read more
SYDNEY, Aug 3 – Thousands of people marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge on a rainy Sunday, calling attention to the growing crisis in Gaza and urging global support for its civilians. The massive march, dubbed the “March for Humanity”, crossed the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for an immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian aid, and … Read more
PHNOM PENH, July 28 – A ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia took effect at midnight (13:00 EDT) on Monday, marking the end of a five-day-long border conflict that claimed at least 38 lives, most of them civilians. The truce follows a significant diplomatic intervention led by Malaysia, the United States, and China, aimed at … Read more
SISAKET, Thailand, July 26 – The conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border has entered its third day, with violence spreading to new areas and the death toll rising to over 30. Amid the worst border confrontation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade, both sides continue to blame each other for provoking hostilities while … Read more
BANGKOK, July 25 – Thailand has firmly declined proposals from international actors seeking to mediate its intensifying border conflict with Cambodia, stating that any resolution must come solely through direct dialogue between the two nations. The Thai government emphasized that the Cambodian side must first halt its aggressive actions along the shared frontier. Tensions that … Read more
BANGKOK, July 24 – Tensions flared into open conflict on Thursday as Thai and Cambodian forces engaged in intense clashes along their shared border, leading to multiple casualties and a serious diplomatic fallout. The confrontation, which involved small arms fire, artillery shelling, and airstrikes by Thai jets, marked one of the most significant escalations in … Read more