News & Insights Across Asia
As 2025 approaches, Gaza teacher Maram Al-Zaanin expresses hope for peace amid the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict, which has claimed over 45,000 Palestinian lives and caused an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced progress in hostage negotiations with Hamas in Gaza but admitted uncertainty over how long it will take to see results.
Local authorities report significant casualties in Gaza since Israeli strikes began on October 7, 2023. The escalating conflict has led to substantial loss of life and devastation in the region.
Al Arabiya reports significant progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas agreeing to release sick, elderly, and female soldiers it holds captive. Official statements from Hamas and Israel are pending.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Ankara to discuss combating terrorism, achieving stability in Syria, and calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Ankara to discuss combating terrorism and achieving stability in Syria, jointly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
UNRWA has paused aid deliveries through Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing due to security concerns after aid convoys were stolen. The suspension affects vital humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the region.
Two aid workers from international charities were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, raising concerns over civilian safety amid escalating conflict.
Israel’s military announced the elimination of an October 7 attacker in Gaza, amid investigations into claims that the individual was a World Central Kitchen employee.
UNRWA reports that ongoing hostilities in Gaza are putting Palestinians at grave risk, with critical shortages of food, fuel, and shelter exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as winter approaches.
Residents of Gaza express hope for peace following the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, as international communities call for an immediate end to hostilities amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong criticizes the Security Council’s failure to call for an unconditional immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging decisive action amid escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Israeli air strikes intensify in Lebanon and Gaza as hopes rise for a ceasefire. Casualties mount amid ongoing conflict, with Lebanon awaiting U.S. ceasefire proposals.
A Chinese envoy has urged Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian access in Gaza, calling for an immediate opening of crossings to alleviate the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon have killed dozens of people, including children, as tensions escalate in the region. Palestinian leaders condemn the actions and call for an end to the violence.
Israel continues strikes on Gaza and Lebanon ahead of Wednesday’s aid deadline, with significant casualties reported. International concerns rise as the conflict escalates on two fronts.
Representatives from Fatah and Hamas have begun talks in Cairo to discuss forming a committee to manage Gaza’s affairs, aiming to achieve Palestinian unity amid rising Middle East tensions.
A strike on the Sheikh Radwan primary health care center in northern Gaza injured six people, including four children, during a polio vaccination session, the WHO reported Saturday.
Prospects for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas diminish as Israeli airstrikes intensify in Gaza and Lebanon, leading to significant casualties and escalating regional tensions.
Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed at least 46 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, with one attack hitting a hospital and disrupting medical operations.