‘Cauldron’ boils over with Israel’s controversial Gaza City occupation plan ‘Cauldron’ boils over with Israel’s controversial Gaza City occupation plan
The plan to occupy Gaza City recently approved by Israel’s Security Cabinet has “poured more fuel” onto the ever-simmering “cauldron” of the Middle East.
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An inevitable transition
10:34, 08/08/2025
Efforts to pursue a green transition in the European Union (EU) have marked a historic milestone as, for the first time, solar power became the largest source of electricity supply. With the climate crisis growing ever more severe, green energy has served a dual role: safeguarding energy security and curbing global temperature rise.
Eighty years after atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: a lesson from the past that must never be repeated
09:09, 06/08/2025
August 6 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later is the commemoration of the victims of the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki.
The key to a future of sustainable development
08:26, 05/08/2025
Namibia has followed in the footsteps of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi to become one of the pioneering nations participating in the campaign on ending learning poverty for all African people.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Efforts needed to ensure long-term peace and stability
16:40, 04/08/2025
In recent days, a growing number of countries have recognised the State of Palestine, contributing to a positive wave of international support for the Palestinian people amid their ongoing hardships. This international recognition is seen as a vital step toward ensuring lasting peace and regional stability in the Middle East.
The food security conundrum
11:11, 03/08/2025
Global leaders at the second UN Food Systems Summit recently held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa called for urgent, coordinated action to tackle mounting food insecurity worldwide.
Gaza in dire situation: Urgent global action needed
15:14, 01/08/2025
The dire situation in Gaza was one of the main topics at the international conference on the Israel – Palestine conflict held in New York (the US), gathering ministers from over 100 countries.
A transatlantic breakthrough
08:10, 31/07/2025
The US and the European Union (EU) have reached a deal to resolve their long-standing tariff dispute, effectively averting a full-blown trade war. The agreement, announced just days ahead of the August 1 deadline, spares the EU from sweeping 30% US tariffs.
A transatlantic breakthrough
10:34, 30/07/2025
The US and the European Union (EU) have reached a deal to resolve their long-standing tariff dispute, effectively averting a full-blown trade war. The agreement, announced just days ahead of the August 1 deadline, spares the EU from sweeping 30% US tariffs.
Central Asia faces deepening water security crisis
10:29, 29/07/2025
Central Asia is grappling with an increasingly severe water crisis. Despite achieving notable progress in shifting from a competitive to a cooperative approach, the region still requires greater efforts to avert future water-related disasters.
Viet Nam, Hungary promote human resource training
20:33, 27/07/2025
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai, together with the ASEAN Ambassadors to Hungary, has paid a working visit to the University of Győr, one of Hungary’s most prestigious higher education institutions.
ASEAN+3 region's economic growth predicted to rise 3.8% in 2025
09:02, 25/07/2025
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) forecasts the ASEAN+3 region’s economic growth to expand by 3.8% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026.
G20 Ministerial Meeting: For global sustainable development
08:06, 23/07/2025
The G20 Ministerial Meeting, which is taking place in South Africa, is focused on mobilising the necessary resources and implementation means to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), amid many key sustainable development goals stalling or even regressing.
Initiative supports development
10:28, 22/07/2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report stating that about one billion African people still use firewood, charcoal, and other primitive fuels for cooking. Globally, this figure is up to two billion people. This reality threatens public health and causes serious air pollution.
Effective and safe use of AI
08:51, 21/07/2025
Nearly 72% of American teenagers aged 13–17 regularly use “AI companion” applications.