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The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible
Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.
Categories: South Asia
Why I am on hunger strike in solidarity with Pal Action detainees
In the Pal Action detainees, I see my own story. I see clear evidence that Guantánamo did not end; it spread.
Categories: South Asia
Sudan’s el-Fasher now a “ghost town” after RSF takeover
Nathaniel Raymond of Yale School of Public Health warns of mass deaths in Sudan as UN visits el-Fasher
Categories: South Asia
Corruption & sanctions “work together” to cripple Iran’s economy
Sina Azodi on escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis.
Categories: South Asia
Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran
US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.
Categories: South Asia
Yemen’s separatist STC calls for independence vote as fighting intensifies
Southern Transitional Council says it wants to hold a vote on independence from the north.
Categories: South Asia
On Forecasting Humanitarian Risk for 2026
In this episode, David Miliband, president and chief executive officer of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the new IRC Emergency Watchlist report. The report highlights the countries at highest risk of humanitarian crisis in 2026, and evaluates the international community’s progress and shortcomings.
Background Reading:
- This article discusses Venezuela’s dire humanitarian landscape, as the White House reviews potential military operations in the region.
- This article examines Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, and a stubborn lack of international attention to its plight.
Host: Andrea Mitchell, Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC News
Guest: David Miliband, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee; Former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, United Kingdom
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Categories: Defense Policy
Belfast rallies for Palestine hunger strikers as memories of 1981 return
For many in Belfast, the pro-Palestine hunger strikes are a reminder of what Irish republicans endured 44 years ago.
Categories: South Asia
Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025
Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the tally - but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.
Categories: South Asia
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
Categories: South Asia
AFCON 2025: The last 16
AFCON’s last 16 brings together hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose.
Categories: South Asia
Updates: Survivors of Israel’s war on Gaza brace for harsh weather in tents
These were the developments in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Categories: South Asia
Gaza cousins face lost youth, and family tragedy, after amputations
Despite losing limbs and loved ones, Gaza's Abdullah and Diaa hold onto hope for prosthetic limbs and a better future.
Categories: South Asia
South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa's painful colonial history, which still echoes today.
Categories: South Asia
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
Categories: South Asia
Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack
Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government for vast oil reserves.
Categories: South Asia
Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
Categories: South Asia
Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
STC separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of requiring flights to UAE to land in Jeddah; Saudi source rejects claim.
Categories: South Asia
Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae's first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
Categories: South Asia
‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York's new mayor.
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