News & Insights Across Asia
Conflict escalates along Israel’s borders with Lebanon and Gaza as cross-border attacks intensify, including Israeli air strikes that killed two Islamic Jihad commanders and Hezbollah’s rocket attack on Israel.
Fitch downgrades Israel’s rating from A+ to A, citing the Gaza conflict’s impact on the economy, increased military spending, and higher geopolitical risks.
China condemns Israeli military actions in Gaza that led to over 100 civilian deaths at a school, calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe.
The U.S. has released $3.5 billion to Israel for American weapons amid the Gaza conflict, raising concerns over escalating Middle East tensions.
Palestinians mourn children lost in Gaza bombings, prompting critics to question the ‘rules-based international order’ and highlight double standards in global conflict responses.
Despite ongoing conflict in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, a makeshift school provides hope and education to children, showcasing the resilience of the Palestinian community.
Displaced from her home, Gazan student Rahaf Nasser uses music to highlight the suffering in Gaza, singing for peace amid ongoing conflict.
Amid the conflict in Gaza, the Rafah Zoo’s animals face peril as zookeeper Fathi Gomaa struggles to save them. Many have been relocated, but urgent assistance is needed for those left behind.
As the Gaza conflict escalates, U.S. students demand justice, facing silence from authorities and police crackdowns, raising concerns over civil rights.
Stephen Walt condemns US actions in Gaza, accusing it of hypocrisy in its defense of human rights.
Concerns over the erosion of free speech in the U.S. raise critical questions about the future of American democracy amidst international tensions and domestic challenges.
U.S. students protest the Gaza conflict, raising concerns over civil liberties and human rights amid muted responses from authorities.
International scrutiny intensifies as military actions in Gaza lead to significant civilian casualties. Global leaders call for accountability and urge adherence to international humanitarian law.
U.S. students protest the Gaza conflict, facing police crackdowns amid rising tensions. The Antisemitism Awareness Act draws criticism, raising questions about free speech and human rights.
Since October 7, 2023, civilians in Gaza face daily terror as explosions shatter their lives, leaving homes destroyed and communities in despair.
The International Criminal Court is under pressure to uphold impartial justice amid calls to investigate alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict, highlighting challenges in maintaining its credibility and independence.
As the Gaza conflict escalates, thousands seek refuge in Rafah, but even this last sanctuary is under threat.
President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s stance on the Gaza and Ukraine conflicts during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, calling for peaceful resolutions and urging international action.
Student protests supporting Gaza are spreading across US campuses amid rising tensions, with reports of arrests and debates over free speech intensifying.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, warning that the escalating conflict in Gaza is worsening by the day.