Politics

Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war
The United States has initiated the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The strategy, announced by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, focuse

Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings
Eight individuals have died in Gaza as a severe storm has compounded the challenges faced by displaced populations in the region. The storm has resulted in cold temperatures and st

‘Alive or dead?’: Gaza families trapped in information void about relatives
Recent reports have highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinian families in Gaza due to the detention of family members by Israeli authorities. The situation has been e

Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed
The director of the Adelaide Writers' Week in Australia has resigned following a decision by the festival's board to cancel the appearance of Randa Abdel-Fattah, a prominent Palest

Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author
The Adelaide Festival has announced the resignation of its chairperson and three board members following the cancellation of an invitation to Australian-Palestinian author Randa Ab

Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food
Three British activists from the proscribed group, Palestine Action , are engaged in a hunger strike seeking bail and a fair trial. Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed have been on strik

Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of clashes
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have completed their withdrawal from the city of Aleppo, according to official sources.

Syrian army ramps up Aleppo strikes against Kurdish fighters
The Syrian army is engaged in intense conflict in Aleppo following the refusal of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to a ceasefire. This has resulted in signific

Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire
A drone strike occurred at a governorate building in Aleppo, Syria, amidst ongoing conflict between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This inciden

Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that Nickolay Mladenov, a former United Nations Middle East envoy, will lead a proposed United States-led "Board of Pe

Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?
Two strategic meetings in late December highlighted the differing geopolitical strategies shaping the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant.

Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians
An Israeli military operation in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians and injured three others, according to reports from the local rescue teams. The incident

Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify
Authorities in Syria have implemented a curfew in several neighborhoods of Aleppo city due to intensified clashes between the Syrian military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic

Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
Recent clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have brought attention to the ongoing political and security issues in Syria.

Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid
In the Gaza Strip, residents are experiencing significant health issues, including respiratory infections and skin diseases. This situation is exacerbated by Israel's strict limita

Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist
The Syrian army has designated the Kurdish areas in Aleppo as "closed military zones" and instructed civilians to evacuate. This directive comes amid ongoing clashes with the Syria

Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel
The incident involving the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal during an anti-recruitment protest in an Orthodox district of West Jerusalem has highlighted ongoing debates regardi

Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN
The United Nations human rights office has issued a report urging Israel to dismantle all settlements in the occupied West Bank. This request highlights the office's concerns regar

Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting
On Tuesday, Israeli forces conducted an operation in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. This event preceded a scheduled meeting of a committee tasked wit

Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US strikes on Venezuela
The Colombian government is implementing measures in response to recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela. Following United States military actions and the abduction of Venezu

Israeli army vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in southern Syria
On Tue, Jan 5, 2026, twelve Israeli military vehicles entered the village of Saida al-Golan in the Quneitra countryside, southern Syria.

Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid
On Tue, Jan 6, 2026, an incident occurred at Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, resulting in injuries to numerous individuals. The event transpired when Israeli forces e

Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted the region's educational infrastructure. Most of the educational facilities have been destroyed, compelling families to establish

Connex IT Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP Security in Southeast Asia
AccuKnox , a provider of Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) , has named Connex Information Technologies as its authorized distributor in South and Sou

Fashionably Luxurious: Interview With Samuel Onuha, Founder Of Icon Amsterdam
Samuel Onuha is the co-founder of Icon Amsterdam , a menswear brand focused on "quiet luxury." Initially using a dropshipping model, Icon Amsterdam has expanded to operate internat
Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon
On Sun, Oct 15, 2023, an Israeli drone attack targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon, resulting in two fatalities, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attack occurr

Syrian delegation meets Israelis in Paris amid sovereignty breaches
A Syrian delegation led by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and General Intelligence Director-General Hussein al-Salama is participating in a new round of negotiations wit

Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match
The cricket teams of England and Australia, along with attendees at the Sydney Cricket Ground, commemorated the emergency service personnel and public members who responded to a ma

Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger
Recent discussions between Syrian government officials and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have focused on the potential integration of the SDF into the national army. These tal

Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities have detained the crew of a cargo vessel suspected of intentionally damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia.
