Humanitarian workers faced an increasingly dangerous world in 2025, with attacks against people delivering lifesaving assistance reaching a record level, according to figures cited by the United Nations. A total of 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped during 2025, up from 833 in 2024, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, which tracks […]
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Venezuela enters a new phase as rescue missions wind down One week after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue teams are gradually ending search operations as the possibility of finding more survivors becomes increasingly unlikely. While emergency workers continue clearing debris in selected locations, the country’s focus is now shifting from rescue to humanitarian relief. […]
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The latest US defence policy bill has signaled a stronger commitment to engaging with India, reinforcing the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and addressing strategic challenges posed by China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, unveiled by Congressional leaders on Sunday, emphasizes the importance of defence alliances […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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At the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Kuala Lumpur today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged regional leaders to persist in engaging with both Myanmar and North Korea, emphasizing diplomacy and inclusive dialogue as pathways to regional stability and peace. As the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Anwar reaffirmed […]
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