News & Insights Across Asia
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Intense air strikes and drone attacks have stirred panic among residents and threaten ceasefire efforts in Gaza.
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel on August 25, prompting one of the largest Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon in months, escalating the border conflict.
Hezbollah announces drone strikes on Israel in retaliation for the killing of its top commander, escalating regional tensions.
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.
Iran’s caretaker Foreign Minister accuses the U.S. of aiding Israel in the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, calling for accountability.
Two injured in Hezbollah shelling in Nahariya; explosions heard in Haifa. Tensions rise in northern Israel as authorities respond to escalating incidents.
The U.S. warns allies of a potential Iranian attack on Israel within 48 hours, urging efforts to prevent a broader regional conflict amid rising Middle East tensions.
A Lebanese boy was killed and seven other civilians injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s southern villages. The IDF reported that approximately 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon, most intercepted.
Israel vows retaliation after a rocket attack in the Golan Heights killed 12 children. Accusing Hezbollah of the strike, tensions escalate with warnings of a potential regional catastrophe.
Israeli warplanes struck the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday, causing casualties and significant damage. The attack has raised concerns over escalating regional tensions.
China urges Israel to meet humanitarian obligations in Gaza, calling for rapid and safe entry of aid supplies amid a worsening crisis.
Israel’s UN ambassador shredded the UN Charter moments before a resolution supporting Palestine’s full UN membership passed, raising questions about respect for international institutions.
President Biden signs an aid package for Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine amid rising protests from young Americans who increasingly sympathize with Palestinians, highlighting a generational shift in U.S. attitudes.
China has expressed deep concern over Israel’s ongoing air strikes in Syria, warning that such actions violate Syria’s sovereignty and risk escalating tensions in the region, according to UN envoy Geng Shuang.
U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed a $106 billion foreign aid package to support allies like Israel and Ukraine. While intended to address humanitarian concerns, the move raises global security debates over escalating tensions.
The U.S. has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, allocating significant funds to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific security, highlighting its commitment to global partnerships and regional stability.
Explosions have been reported in Iran, Iraq, and Syria, with allegations of Israeli missile strikes. Israeli officials reportedly confirmed involvement. Developments are ongoing.
Israeli researchers have developed a robotic hand capable of fine finger tasks like typing and playing the piano, promising improved capabilities for amputees and advancing prosthetic technology.
Israeli researchers at the University of Haifa have uncovered how trauma alters mice’s brain function, causing them to perceive harmless stimuli as threats and enhancing escape behaviors. Their findings may lead to new trauma therapies.
The 2025 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be relocated from Israel due to security concerns. European Gymnastics has reopened bidding for a new host within four weeks.
