News & Insights Across Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits contested Jerusalem archaeological site, signaling support for Israel while urging Qatar to mediate in Gaza hostage negotiations amid escalating tensions.
Intensified airstrikes in Gaza City prompt mass evacuations as Israel signals plans for a ground offensive. Latest updates on the escalating conflict.
UN General Assembly votes 142-10 to support a two-state solution excluding Hamas, demanding disarmament and international stabilization efforts in Gaza.
UN Security Council condemns Doha strike without naming Israel as Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood, escalating regional tensions.
Six dead in Jerusalem bus stop shooting; Israel accepts ceasefire plan as Hamas lauds attackers. Tensions rise amid renewed violence.
The U.S. blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly, sparking debate over statehood recognition and diplomatic protocols.
Nearly a million Palestinians in Gaza City grapple with the dilemma of fleeing or staying as conflict escalates, facing displacement and danger.
Egypt dispatches new aid convoy to Gaza amid UN-confirmed famine, as cross-border tensions complicate relief efforts.
A UN report confirms famine in Gaza, with over 500,000 facing starvation. Experts warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis amid calls for international action.
Gaza faces intensified strikes with 123 deaths in 24 hours as Israel-Hamas tensions escalate and aid access demands intensify.
A young girl survives Israeli strike in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood; six killed, several injured. Rescue efforts highlight ongoing conflict toll.
UN conference endorses phased two-state plan for Israel and Palestine, addressing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and global calls for peace.
China’s UN envoy calls for international efforts to implement a two-state solution, emphasizing ceasefire in Gaza and Palestinian sovereignty.
The U.S. announces withdrawal from UNESCO, citing policy disputes over Israel-Palestine issues. The exit, effective 2026, marks the third departure and follows Trump’s previous moves.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access, and release of hostages, with 149 votes in favor.
Palestinians in Gaza face life-threatening risks accessing aid as Israeli forces open fire near distribution points, escalating humanitarian concerns.
Malaysia’s foreign minister criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza ahead of ASEAN summit, urging regional unity and highlighting $10M in humanitarian aid.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is nearing irreversible collapse, urging urgent international intervention.
Russian and Qatari leaders focus on Middle East stability, addressing Israel-Palestine tensions and Syria’s future during strategic Moscow talks.
