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Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon Lebanon is witnessing not just a displacement crisis, the UN says, but a rapidly developing food security crisis. Save Smoke rises…

EXPLAINER Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks? Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade attacks on Friday – although at a reduced intensity. Save Civilians inspect a residential building after…

Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow-down Taiwan’s military build up. Save Cheng Li-wun, chairperson…

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president Min Aung Hlaing seeks to ‘enhance’ international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos. Save Myanmar’s…

Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount. Save People look at a drone…

Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat It’s the first time that a Middle Eastern country has single-handedly checked the massive war-making capabilities of…

Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term Lawmakers scrapped presidential age limit last year, allowing incumbent Ismail Omar Guelleh to compete for another term. Save A voter prepares…