Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze
The health facilities on the border serve tens of thousands of refugees from conflict-torn Myanmar.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Putin says in New Year address that Russia will 'move forward' in 2025
Putin paid tribute to Russian soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine, describing them as "true heroes", but did not refer in detail to the state of the conflict.
Wed Jan 01 2025
2024: A year of unrelenting conflict and shattered hopes for peace
The year 2024 emerged as one of unrelenting conflict and human suffering, as a stark reminder of the fragility of global peace.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad
After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
Apple denies the claims, stating it has directed suppliers not to use minerals from Congo or Rwanda in question.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures
Syria is an ethnically and religiously fragmented country, with four key groups that have conflicting political agendas.
Wed Dec 18 2024
The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off
Vladimir Putin has five main reasons for being on a war footing and seeing Russia as in a conflict with the west.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run
Over 190,000 Ukrainian boys aged 14-17 have registered for temporary protected status in EU countries since the conflict began.
Sun Dec 08 2024
With the world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, the Syrian civil war flares up again
Rebels strike Syria, plunging it into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise.
Thu Dec 05 2024
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit
G20 leaders are address a changing global landscape while aiming to strengthen agreement among nations.
Tue Nov 19 2024
ANALYSIS - How 1,000 days of conflict fuelled robot wars between Russia and Ukraine
Both Ukraine and Russia are on track to make around 1.5 million drones this year, mostly small "first-person view" vehicles.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Born into war, Ukraine toddlers adjust as conflict nears 1,000 days
He was just three days old, Liudmyla Rodchenko remembers having to collect hot water from troops at checkpoints to make baby formula.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Direct physical damage in Lebanon amounts to at least $3.4 billion, the Damage and Loss Assessment conducted by the World Bank said.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea
Partnerships are better than conflicts, and 'we respect all powers,' says Prabowo Subianto.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
The investigation is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, according to an air crash investigation official.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash
Divers aim to "salvage the aircraft" and find additional components on Friday, Washington's fire department said.
Fri Jan 31 2025
PM calls on people to prioritise national interest
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia should also serve as a model for strong racial unity.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar
Trump warns BRICS member countries from replacing the US dollar as a reserve currency by repeating a 100%-tariffs threat.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
The doctors said they are advocating for a centralised process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Fri Jan 31 2025
US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
Current restrictions on Nvidia artificial intelligence processors are meant to stop its most sophisticated chips from reaching China.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Number of evacuees continues to rise in flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from 2,725 families this morning.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers
Investigators recovered the so-called black boxes from the American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members.
Fri Jan 31 2025