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International Crisis Group
The latest news and top stories on International Crisis Group. A prominent Brussels Belgium based global non-profit non-governmental organisation and think tank, the International Crisis Group is dedicated to preventing and resolving deadly conflicts and shaping policies for a more peaceful world. Its main areas of focus include conducting field research and analysis on global crises, providing early warning and engaging with policymakers to promote peaceful solutions. The institution is recognised as a leading source of information analysis and policy advice on conflict prevention and resolution.
Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
India

Pakistan steps in as Iran mediator while India watches from the wings

India’s ‘surprising’ silence on Iranian attacks amid uneasy ties with Tehran could affect its strategic relevance in the Gulf, analysts warn.

Iran

With hacking of street cameras before and during war, who’s watching who?

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US, Israel war on Iran

What the 4,000km Diego Garcia missile launch reveals about Iran’s intentions

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US, Israel war on Iran

Hormuz has become Iran’s ultimate lever against US. Will Trump ‘blink first’?

By choking the world’s energy artery, Tehran is betting it can endure longer than a far stronger enemy.

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The Thai‑flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree on fire after being hit by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. Photo: EPA/Royal Thai Navy
US, Israel war on Iran

Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels are claiming to have an ‘all-Chinese crew’ or ‘Chinese owner’ in a bid to reduce the risk of being targeted.

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North Korea

North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon weeks before race, with no reason given

The race had been set for April 5 and would have marked the second year since Pyongyang resumed the event after the pandemic.

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Mexico

Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death

Mexico tries to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin that claimed dozens of lives.

A soldier atop an armoured vehicle outside a military facility in Morelia, Mexico. Photo: Reuters
US-Venezuela conflict

How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China

Beijing is trying to present itself as a more responsible power, but analysts say concrete actions will be needed to win over its neighbours.

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Donald Trump

Trump pulls US out of dozens of international organisations, UN agencies

Many are groups and treaties the US president’s team has categorised as catering to diversity and ‘woke’ initiatives, such as climate talks.

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Myanmar

Why Myanmar’s junta election cannot hide a collapsing economy

Analysts warn that conflict, power shortages and resource extraction under military rule are pushing Myanmar’s economy further into reverse.

A vendor waits beside bottles of oil at a market in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar. Inflation in the country has reached record highs of about 30 per cent over the past two years. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

‘Military has destroyed our lives’: Myanmar votes in election amid civil war

The multiphase election, which the junta insists is ‘free and fair’, comes nearly four years after it took power in a coup.

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A voter shows her inked finger after casting a ballot in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Myanmar

‘Lost my future’: Myanmar’s ‘charade’ election dims hopes of diaspora

The junta’s phased election starting on Sunday has been slammed as a ploy for its generals to stay in power.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Explainer | US-Venezuela tensions: how far will Trump go?

As tensions escalate in the Caribbean, the world waits for Washington’s next move.

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Thailand

As ceasefire with Cambodia unravels, Thailand PM ‘no longer cares’ about tariffs

Cambodia has accused the Thai military of causing the death of a civilian on its side of the disputed border.

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A delegation from the Asean Observer Team visits an area where a civilian was killed a day earlier along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province. Photo: AFP /Agence Kampuchea Press
Israel-Gaza war

Gaza risks permanent partition between Israel and Hamas as Trump plan falters

Gaza reconstruction may be limited to Israeli-controlled areas, risking long-term division and placing Palestinian sovereignty in limbo.

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A Palestinian man uses blocks from destroyed buildings to rebuild a shelter in the Al-Shatee refugee camp on November 8. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia truce unravels 2 weeks after it was signed

Analysts say the pact the US president helped broker was tenuous from the outset.

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South Korea

US’ nuclear submarine nod gives South Korea massive depth of power

The move would not only strengthen deterrence but also reduce the risk of open conflict in Northeast Asia, analysts say.

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Pakistan

Afghan, Pakistani negotiators to strengthen truce in Istanbul

Islamabad has repeatedly accused its Afghan neighbour of ‘harbouring’ groups it views as ‘terrorist’, primarily the Pakistani Taliban, which Kabul denies.

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (right) and Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob shake hands after signing a ceasefire agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday. Photo: AP
Asean

Trump jets in to preside over Thai-Cambodia peace deal spectacle at Asean summit

Observers warn the US president’s focus on the spectacle of the ‘Kuala Lumpur Accords’ risks impeding their lasting implementation.

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US-China relations

Trump attacks UN in fiery General Assembly speech, slams global institutions

US president mixed campaign-style rhetoric with swipes at multilateralism, Europe and renewable energy.

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Israel-Gaza war

France joins other Western nations in recognising Palestinian state

‘We must do everything within our power to preserve the very possibility of a two-state solution,’ French President Macron told a UN summit.

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a United Nations summit at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

UN General Assembly: will China rise up to fill US void created by Trump?

Budget cuts, shifting alliances and clashing messages raise questions about the UN’s future role in global governance.

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The United Nations logo is seen on a fence outside UN headquarters in New York City. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Can the Philippines ‘Trump-proof’ its US alliance to deter China?

A new report warns that the Philippines still lacks the tools to counter China without a dependable US defence partner.

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Israel-Gaza war

UN General Assembly votes for Hamas-free Palestinian state

States supporting Palestinians can now rebuff Israeli accusations that they implicitly condone Hamas, say experts.

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Afghanistan

As aid runs thin, Afghanistan’s quakes spell ‘intergenerational’ crisis

The quakes have left tens of thousands of people homeless, livestock killed and grain stores and irrigation systems destroyed.

People sit outside a makeshift shelter after the earthquake in the Sawkay district of Afghanistan’s Kunar province, on Monday. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Myanmar junta’s ‘sham’ election plan slammed as gateway to more bloodshed

The military regime has unveiled plans for an election in December, which opponents have criticised as senseless amid the civil war.

A voter casting her ballot at a polling station on November 8, 2020, in Yangon. Myanmar’s next election is slated to begin on December 28, with additional stages to follow. Photo: AP
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