Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has unveiled a $40 billion defence spending plan over the next eight years, aiming to fortify Taiwan’s military capabilities and bring the nation closer to “an unassailable Taiwan, safeguarded by innovation and technology.” This announcement underscores Taiwan’s determination to defend itself amid rising tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled

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The ongoing war in Sudan is leaving devastating ripples across the region, with women and children fleeing the conflict into Chad bearing the deep emotional scars of violence and abuse. With virtually no professional mental healthcare available, these refugees are left to cope with trauma largely on their own, relying on informal networks and community

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Harsh winter storms and flooding have intensified the already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where nearly two million Palestinians remain displaced following more than two years of conflict. Makeshift tents and temporary shelters are failing to withstand heavy rainfall, leaving thousands of families exposed to extreme conditions and urgent health risks. Winter Storms Flood Displacement

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Berlin, Germany – November 26, 2025 – A Berlin court has ruled that authorities acted unlawfully when they abruptly shut down a pro-Palestine conference in April 2024, confirming concerns over freedom of assembly and expression in Germany. The Palestine Congress, organized by solidarity activists and human rights experts, had convened to discuss Israel’s ongoing conflict

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Tubas, West Bank – November 26, 2025 – Israeli forces have launched a sweeping military operation in the Tubas governorate of the occupied West Bank, sealing off key areas and displacing dozens of Palestinian families. The operation, which includes house-to-house raids and a full blockade of northern Jordan Valley towns, has raised international concerns over

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London, November 26, 2025 – Legal proceedings have officially begun as Huda Ammori, cofounder of Palestine Action, challenges the United Kingdom government’s decision to classify the pro-Palestinian activist group as a terrorist organization. The case is being heard at London’s Royal Courts of Justice, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over civil liberties

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European nations are accelerating naval rearmament programs, leveraging Ukraine’s battlefield experience and co-production agreements with Kyiv to develop unmanned systems, drones, and precision-guided weapons. The shift comes amid renewed concerns over Russian aggression and the uncertain outcomes of ongoing peace negotiations led by the United States. Ukraine Leads Maritime and Aerospace Innovation In mid-November 2025,

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A catastrophic fire has engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, leaving at least 55 people dead and hundreds more unaccounted for, in what authorities are calling the city’s deadliest peacetime fire. Emergency crews continue to battle the blaze across several high-rise apartment blocks, with thick black smoke visible

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The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump sending special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week and US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll scheduled to meet Ukrainian officials. These high-level talks follow revisions to Trump’s controversial 28-point peace plan, which initially drew strong criticism

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