war

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Israeli far-right ministers call for ‘complete destruction’ after Hamas ambush in Rafah

The ambush, which occurred on Saturday (15 June), has intensified the already fierce conflict in the region.

A firefighting plane disperses fire retardant as it assists in extinguishing fire following over border rockets launching to Israel from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in northern Israel 12 June 2024. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Hezbollah fires most rockets yet in war after Israel kills a top commander

Photo: Bloomberg.
Thoughts

War and climate funding

Palestinians fleeing from the southern Gaza city of Rafah during an Israeli ground and air offensive in the city, May 28, 2024. Defense experts who've reviewed debris images from an Israeli airstrike that ignited a deadly fire in a camp for displaced Palestinians question why Israel didn't use smaller, more precise weapons when so many civilians were nearby. File Photo: AP
Hamas-Israel war

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Nuclear arms race and the Cold War
Panorama

Nuclear arms race and the Cold War

File Photo: AFP
Bangladesh

Over 100 scholars, teachers, and researchers of Bangladesh demand US push for ceasefire in Gaza

US and Europe have seen massive protests as Israel kept levelling Gaza to the ground, killing tens of thousands of innocent civilians. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

Recognition of the State of Palestine: Is people power finally nudging Europe in the right direction?

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been a vocal defender of Israel. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

For the US, the meaning of genocide is a moving goalpost

US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 25 March 2024. Photo: Reuters
USA

Biden admin plans $1 bn in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat

US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 25 March 2024. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Biden says US will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah

FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference following talks with his Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar in Moscow, Russia, March 6, 2024. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
World+Biz

Russia warns of direct clash with West over Ukraine

Why Kant's philosophy is still relevant amid today's wars
Panorama

Why Kant's philosophy is still relevant amid today's wars

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Closely monitor Iran-Israel situation, prepare to tackle possible negative impacts: PM tells cabinet