News & Insights Across Asia
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran-backed fighters launch drone attacks on Israel, Israeli forces strike Syria’s Latakia, and Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis amid ongoing military offensives.
The U.S. sets a 30-day deadline for Israel to increase aid to Gaza amid escalating conflicts, including Israeli strikes in northern Lebanon and rising tensions with Hezbollah.
Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in northern Gaza, reaching the outskirts of Gaza City and escalating a humanitarian crisis as civilians face increasing danger and shortages of essential supplies.
Over 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, according to local authorities, marking a devastating escalation in the conflict.
Local authorities report that 42,065 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.
Torrential rains since June have led to 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people in Niger, marking a significant humanitarian crisis in the Sahel nation.
Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in Gaza, over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, and millions displaced. Residents like Bilal Hassanein and Mohamed Ramadan plea for peace and international support.
Over 5 million people in 16 countries across West and Central Africa have been impacted by catastrophic floods, with more than 1,000 fatalities and extensive damage to homes, schools, and farmland.
Over 30,000 people have fled Lebanon to Syria over the past week to escape Israeli attacks, according to the UNHCR.
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the story of young Sama Tabeel, whose hair has fallen out due to fear, sheds light on the profound trauma affecting Palestinian children.
Amid the 11-month Israel-Palestine conflict, Gaza initiates a polio vaccination campaign for 640,000 children under ten, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis affecting the region’s most vulnerable.
Heavy rains and floods in Sudan have claimed 173 lives since June, affecting over 170,000 people and destroying thousands of homes across 11 states.
Flash floods in northern Yemen have claimed 13 lives, with officials reporting 99 deaths since heavy monsoon rains began. The country faces severe floods amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Hundreds of lawyers worldwide urge President Biden to end unilateral sanctions, citing humanitarian crises and violations of international law.
Over 33,000 deaths in Gaza in six months highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis; aid workers face immense challenges amid hindered relief efforts and ongoing conflict.
Over 700,000 people have been affected by severe flooding in West and Central Africa, as torrential rains devastate communities just two months into the rainy season, according to the UN.
Heavy rains and floods in northern Yemen have killed at least 45 people, with dozens injured. The Al Hudaydah Governorate is the hardest-hit region, facing severe damage and widespread destruction.
Flood survivors in central Afghanistan’s Ghor Province face severe aid shortages after catastrophic floods destroyed their homes and livelihoods, forcing families like Mohammad Hassan’s to seek refuge at relocation sites.
At least 45 people have been killed and thousands displaced due to heavy rains and flash floods in northern Yemen, compounding the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Chinese envoy Dai Bing calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire at a UN Security Council briefing, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis and urging action to protect civilians.