The UN at 80: Can a Fractured World Restore Its Fading Balance?

October 24 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations — the day in 1945 when 51 countries ratified its Charter. Eight decades later, the UN still carries a unique legitimacy in global affairs. It remains the only forum where all internationally recognized states meet to address issues from war and peace to nuclear non-proliferation, climate change, and global health. Yet in an increasingly turbulent world, the organization faces the same challenge it was created to solve: how to prevent chaos from overwhelming the international system.

Leaked Report Shows Saudi Plan to Marginalize Hamas, Fund Palestinian Authority

An internal Saudi foreign ministry report reveals plans for Riyadh to disarm Hamas, empower the Palestinian Authority, and fund Gaza’s post-war recovery under an international peacekeeping mission.

India Expands Defense Capabilities with $8.8 Billion Modernization Package

India has approved a $8.8 billion defense acquisition plan aimed at strengthening its military capabilities across land, sea, and air. The new package includes the procurement of missile systems, surveillance platforms, and amphibious vessels, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of Defense.

Post-Conflict Afghanistan-Pakistan: Food Prices Soar as Public Struggles Amid Border Closure

After the closure of the border disrupted cross-border trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the prices of essential food items have skyrocketed in both countries. The escalation follows intense clashes and Pakistani airstrikes along the 2,600-kilometer border that began on October 11, causing sharp increases in food prices — particularly tomatoes and fruits.

HRW Urges ASEAN Leaders to Prioritize Human Rights and Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Southeast Asian leaders attending upcoming regional summits in Malaysia to reject Myanmar’s military junta’s plan to hold elections in December 2025, warning that the move would only deepen the country’s ongoing human rights and humanitarian crises.

US President Trump Begins Asia Tour Amid Hopes for Trade Deal with China

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to embark on a high-profile tour of Asia this week, with his agenda centered around a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — a development that could have far-reaching implications for the global economy, according to AFP.

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Stripped of Identity, Trapped Between Borders

Born and raised in Pakistan, 45-year-old Allah Meer has never truly known Afghanistan. His parents fled the Soviet invasion in 1979 and settled in a refugee village in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan. Meer, along with more than 200 extended family members, has lived in the country ever since.

Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest Reportedly Put ‘On Hold’

Preparations for a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially expected to take place in Budapest, Hungary, have reportedly been put “on hold,” according to several American media outlets citing unnamed officials.

US Eases Confusion Over H-1B Visa Fee, Major Relief for Students and IT Professionals

In a significant policy clarification that brings major relief to thousands of Indian students and technology professionals, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially narrowed the scope of the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee introduced last month by former President Donald Trump’s proclamation.

Russia Accuses EU of Attempting to Sabotage Upcoming Putin-Trump Summit in Budapest

Russia has accused the European Union of taking deliberate steps to sabotage an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, set to be held in Budapest, Hungary.