The UN Security Council convened an emergency session to address the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, but the meeting revealed divergent views among member states. The disagreement was evident in both official statements and individual comments.
The Israel Defence Force has officially declared a ‘state of war’ after Hamas fired 5,000 rockets against Israel as they announced the commencement of “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm” on Saturday.
In the vast expanse of the South China Sea, a near collision between a Philippine coastguard boat and an imposing Chinese vessel escalated new geopolitical tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that Russia has achieved a milestone in its military capabilities with the successful test of an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile.
Pakistan's government has issued an order demanding the immediate departure of all illegal 1.73 million Afghan refugees residing in the country, creating new tensions with Taliban regime in Kabul.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the newly elected President of Maldives, Mohammed Muizzu. However, concerns loom over the potential shift in Maldives' diplomatic alliances, given Muizzu's previous pro-China stance.
China is manipulating global media through censorship, data harvesting, and covert purchases of foreign news outlets, the United States said on Thursday, warning the trend could lead to a "sharp contraction" of global freedom of expression.
Taiwan achieved a significant milestone as the island launched its first domestically produced submarine for testing on September 28 at the Kaohsiung port. This marks a pivotal moment in Taiwan's shipbuilding and design capabilities.
In a significant meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Joe Biden to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia and the need for additional military aid.
At the sidelines of the UNGA, the Quad foreign ministers emphasized the utmost importance of respecting the sovereignty of all nations. This reaffirmation, though thinly veiled, was directed at concerns surrounding China's actions.
