Pakistan Elections: Did Imran Khan stand a chance?
Pakistan’s election does not go the way the country’s powerful military intended – despite their media meddling.
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Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan
Trapped in and around Rafah, more than 1 million Palestinians braced for Israel to complete a plan to evacuate them and launch a ground assault against Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.
Why Netanyahu rejected Blinken’s ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken looked exhausted at his media conference in Israel this week as he tried to remain optimistic about prospects for a truce in the Gaza war.
Demographic changes are not destiny
There are 8 billion people roaming the planet, up from 1 billion a century ago and 4 billion since 1980. They are more mobile than ever before with technology bringing information – and disinformation – to their palms within seconds.
Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Tuesday confirmed a veteran of U.S.-Asian engagement and security as the State Department’s second-ranking diplomat, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote.
Houthi attacks brought back Somali pirates
Renewed attacks on ships by suspected Somali pirates since November 2023 have fueled fear of a new threat of piracy off the east coast of Africa.
The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here's what happens now
Last month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa's legal case accusing Israel of genocide.
Is Israel hampering Indonesia’s efforts to join OECD given Jakarta’s support for Palestinian cause?
Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto on Monday said Indonesia was having discussions with the OECD about its membership, and that a decision was yet to be made.