Category: Regions
ICC urged to probe Biden over Gaza war crimes, investigate Trump for obstructing justice
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A US-based rights group has called on ICC to investigate Joe Biden for “aiding and abetting” war crimes in the Gaza Strip, and Donald Trump for “obstructing justice.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743449/Palestine-DAWN-ICC-Israel-Gaza-Biden-Trump-war-crimes
Read MorePalestinian man dies in Israeli prison as Foreign Ministry urges intl. probe into regime’s crimes
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Two Palestinian prisoners’ rights groups have confirmed the death of a Palestinian man from the Gaza Strip at an Israeli detention center. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743442/Palestinian-prisoner-from-Gaza-dies-in-Israeli-prison-Rights-groups
Read MoreIsrael escalates West Bank raids as official says regime seeking to complete Gaza genocide
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military intensifies its raids in several towns and refugee camps across the occupied West Bank, arbitrarily abducting several Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743443/Israel-escalates-West-Bank-raids
Read More‘Good start’: China bids to reset ties with Japan amid Trump tariff storm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both Asian powers have ‘sent clear signals’ they want to improve their economic relationship, but geopolitical tensions will make that difficult. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3300009/good-start-china-bids-reset-ties-japan-amid-trump-tariff-storm?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndia, EU eye stronger trade ties amid looming US tariffs, global uncertainty
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India and the EU are trying to expedite a free-trade agreement and boost collaboration in clean technology and strategic alignment in the face of potential US tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300026/india-eu-eye-stronger-trade-ties-amid-looming-us-tariffs-global-uncertainty?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSyria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia
New York Times Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/middleeast/syria-national-dialogue-kurds.html
Read MoreTuesday Briefing
New York Times Tension between Europe and the U.S. over Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/briefing/tuesday-briefing.html
Read More4 aides of Malaysian ex-PM Ismail face corruption probe over US$22.7 million raid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The case marks the latest in a crackdown that has implicated close allies of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300004/4-aides-malaysian-ex-pm-ismail-face-corruption-probe-over-us227-million-raid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump imposes sanctions affecting Iranian trade in ‘maximum pressure campaign’
Jerusalem Post The sanctions were being done to “stem the flow of revenue the regime uses to fund destabilizing activities.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843619
Read MoreBali fumes at frugal tourists, Tesla faces boycott calls in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Bali’s frustration with tourists that don’t spend money to India’s choice of stealth fighter jets, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3299998/bali-fumes-frugal-tourists-tesla-faces-boycott-calls-malaysia-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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